What we’re about
Our group exists to advance accessibility and inclusive design. Our goal is to bring together NYC's accessibility community to share ideas, best practices, and our experiences. If you're interested in accessibility and inclusive design then we want you in this group. We meet monthly, our previous presentations are all archived on YouTube. Follow us on Twitter @A11YNYC.
Event sponsored by:
- AKQA, a s a digital design and communications agency.
- Deque, a leader in digital accessibility tools, services, and training
- Equal Entry, a digital accessibility consultancy focused on results
- Evinced, the software for accessible development
- Fable, an accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- Championing Accessibility: Technical and Non-Technical Tips72 Spring St, New York, NY
This event will be online and in-person. The speaker and YouTube live stream starts at 7:30 pm ET. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET.
Important note
Google Maps currently incorrectly pins the location around the corner on Crosby Street. The entrance is not on Crosby. The entrance is on Spring Street, inside the Marc Jacobs International building. It is roughly halfway between Crosby and Lafayette, almost directly across Spring Street from the Chipotle restaurant.Description
Whether you are a product manager, engineer, or QA, change happens when people make it happen.In this session, Asha Sachdeva and Kai Wong from Teladoc Health's Accessibility team will motivate you to champion digital accessibility through personal commitment, strategic action, and tools — no fancy job title needed. Discover practical strategies, including engineering-specific tips, to make a meaningful impact on accessibility within your team or organization.
Attendees will:
- Learn ways to build a network and gain credibility as an influential accessibility champion in tech.
- Gain technical and non-technical tips on driving accessibility change in your work and teams.
- Get motivated to integrate accessibility in software development.
Presenter bio
Kai Wong (she/they), believes in the transformative power of accessible technology for a better world. At Teladoc Health, the global leader in health and whole person care, Kai is a Principal of Digital Accessibility, founder of Accessibility Champions for Change, and serves on the leadership board for their disability-focused Business Resource Group (BRG).They are an inventor of a U.S. patent pending, a recipient of the 2021 DC FemTech Award, and hold certifications in accessibility, health education, and quality assurance. Dubbed a presenter who “could make stale bread interesting,” Kai's strategy for advancing accessibility is simple: make it fun and inspire action.
Asha Sachdeva is a seasoned senior manager of engineering with a specialization in accessibility, bringing over two decades of experience in leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, accessible, and user-centric digital products. With a strong passion for creating technology that empowers individuals of all abilities, Asha operates at the intersection of technical innovation and social responsibility.
Sasha leads a team of engineers and accessibility experts in developing solutions that adhere to accessibility standards such as WCAG, Section 508, and ADA. Sacha collaborates closely with product, design, and QA teams to integrate accessibility across every phase of the product development lifecycle, from ideation through to implementation and testing. Sacha has a Master’s degree in Computer Science.
Accessibility
The presentation will have human captions [CC], not automatic captions. There will be an ASL interpreter.For Aira Visual Interpreter access for the Blind and Low Vision community, download the Aira Explorer app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. For access in the physical space, the A11yNYC geofence should apply automatically.
To access the online webinar for audio description, use the A11yNYC Access Offer to call, or simply inform your Visual Interpreter that you'd like that offer applied when you connect.
Please let us know about any other accessibility requirements two weeks before the event.
Livestream
YouTube linkProvided by Internet Society Accessibility SIG.
Location details
The event is on the 4th floor. Everyone must be accompanied to the event on the 4th floor. Because everyone needs to be escorted, please arrive early or on time. When you enter the ground floor, a representative from A11yNYC will be there to provide elevator access.Attendees can enter on the third floor and go up the staircase, or request accommodation to go directly to the 4th floor. Thanks to Ben Ogilvie for making this possible! Let us know if you're coming!
The building is near several transit stops:
6 train
- Spring Street (non-accessible stop): 100 feet
- Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.4 miles
NQRW trains
- Prince Street (non-accessible stop): 0.2 miles
- Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.3 miles
M1 / M55 Bus lines
- Broadway/Spring Street stop: 500 feet
Cabs and rideshares can let passengers out right near the building entrance
Accreditation
All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC).Sponsors
Thanks to AKQA, Deque, Evinced, Equal Entry, and Fable for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact meryl@equalentry.com - Making Content Accessible for People with Limited English ProficiencyCivic Hall, New York, NY
This event will be online and in-person. The speaker and live stream starts at 7:30 pm ET. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET.
Important note
We're at a different location for June's event.Venue: Craig Newmark Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Civic Hall – The Bernard Goldstein Center
Address: 124 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003
Description
This presentation explores how thoughtful content and design can reduce barriers for people with limited English proficiency, especially when navigating everyday tasks. We’ll discuss clear language practices, cognitive load reduction, and accessibility techniques from avoiding idioms to optimizing readability and multimodal content.Rooted in real-life stories and inclusive design principles, this presentation highlights the power of content to bring clarity and joy to diverse users, without assuming a one-size-fits-all solution.
Attendees will gain:
- A curated list of the most effective free accessibility tools available.
- Practical strategies to incorporate these tools into your SDLC/workflow.
- Insights into addressing common accessibility barriers.
- Confidence to tackle accessibility challenges at any project stage.
Key takeaways:
- Cognitive load reduction strategies, such as offering adequate processing time, improving readability, and using clear task instructions.
- Content design best practices, such as the importance of using full words over abbreviations and considering multilingual user needs.
- Real-life examples of how inclusive design enhances user success and empowers users from diverse backgrounds.
Presenter bio
Irina Morozova is a seasoned accessibility experience designer with a background in linguistics, teaching, and UX. Her work highlights the importance of clear communication, cognitive accessibility, and culturally sensitive design that supports users with varying levels of language proficiency.Her passion for accessible design comes from her own experiences navigating multilingual environments. This personal perspective fuels her commitment to crafting content that not only informs but also empowers users from all backgrounds.
Accessibility
The presentation will have human captions [CC], not automatic captions. There will be an ASL interpreter.For Aira Visual Interpreter access for the Blind and Low Vision community, download the Aira Explorer app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. For access in the physical space, the A11yNYC geofence should apply automatically.
To access the online webinar for audio description, use the A11yNYC Access Offer to call, or simply inform your Visual Interpreter that you'd like that offer applied when you connect.
Please let us know about any other accessibility requirements two weeks before the event.
Livestream
Link coming soon.Provided by Internet Society Accessibility SIG.
Location details
Information coming soon.Accreditation
All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC).Sponsors
Thanks to AKQA, Deque, Evinced, Equal Entry, and Fable for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact meryl@equalentry.com
