What Makes a Virtual Event Accessible

Social Presence in Virtual Event Spaces, March 7, 2022
Presenter: Richard E. Ladner (UW)
In this presentation, Richard Ladner will review some of the accessibility issues that arise that may prevent or inhibit participation by attendees with disabilities. Richard Ladner will also suggest some solutions to these issues. Some of the solutions can be solved with technology, but others may need behavioral changes by participants. In terms of enhancing social presence, he will discuss some approaches that may work with diverse participants including those with disabilities.