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Lunch & learn: Website accessibility and modernization

Lunch & Learn: Website accessibility and modernization

Lunch & learn: Website accessibility and modernization

Digital modernization: Take the lead or get left behind

Public sector agencies and organizations face distinct hurdles in ensuring their digital services are up to date and accessible to all citizens, but the need has never been greater.

Join us in Washington, D.C., for an engaging lunch & learn event. We’ll delve into the unique challenges of digital accessibility and modernization that the public sector faces.

In this session, we'll cover:

  • Learnings from 508 reporting & Siteimprove's recommendations
  • Best practices for creating accessible content and improving user experience
  • Testing strategies that can help ensure compliance with accessibility standards
  • How to use SEO findability to enhance website structure for better user experience
  • Prioritizing website modernization (webmod)
  • How to transition mindsets from a compliance approach to a business methodology to gain more funding support in the future

Don't miss this opportunity to network with peers, enjoy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages, and gain practical insights you can apply the very next day!

Speakers

Kevin Rydberg

Managing Accessibility Consultant

Kevin Rydberg is responsible for guiding and supporting businesses and organizations on their journeys to create accessible websites. With more than 20 years of experience in the multimedia and web development space, including enterprise redesign and accessibility overhauls, Kevin is a critical partner for Siteimprove customers when it comes to creating successful and sustainable accessibility programs.

Kevin has spoken and presented workshops at international conferences and events, including the Guelph Accessibility Conference at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, EDUCAUSE Higher Education IT Conference, and the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities), at the United Nations, New York, NY.

Away from the office, Kevin continues to work on his BBQ skills. His brisket has received high praise from native Texans. He also enjoys traveling with his family to different locations around the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

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