Have you ever misheard something in a song or maybe a movie only to later learn what was actually being said? While Pooh and Eeyore aren’t typically hard of hearing, they certainly mistook Owl’s intent in this scene from the 2011 animated film, Winnie the Pooh. Today, you can watch this film with captions and in doing so, it’s very obvious that Owl says “issue” rather than “achoo” because you can read it in the captions. Captions are an example of one way to make media more accessible.
Digital accessibility features like captions are no longer a “nice to have” for businesses. Between legislation efforts and the sheer spending power of potential customers identifying as having a disability, creating content that’s accessible is a key component of customer experience and customer-centric design. Kelly Thibodeau, founder of Squarely Accessible, joins from Winnipeg, Manitoba to discuss how and why accessibility should be part of your company’s DNA.
We discuss: • Understanding Digital Accessibility• The Importance of Accessibility in Everyday Life• Legislation and Standards for Digital Accessibility• Common Misconceptions About Accessibility• The Business Case for Accessibility• The Intersection of CX and Accessibility Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kthibodeau/
Squarely Accessible – https://squarelyaccessible.com/
Music courtesy of Big Red Horse – https://bigredhorseband.com/
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