EIT Development for Underrepresented Disabilities

Date & Time

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 2:20 PM PDT  

Location

Platinum 1  

Description

This paper explores how to improve inclusivity for individuals with underrepresented disabilities in EIT and the workplace. To this end, we focused on the following topics: the Section 508 web requirements designed to accommodate those with underrepresented disabilities, the challenges of accommodating underrepresented disabilities in EIT and the workplace, an examination of tools that exist to help accommodate those with underrepresented disabilities and practical strategies for accommodating those with underrepresented disabilities in EIT and the workplace. We argue that all organizations should strive to improve inclusivity for those with underrepresented disabilities. By applying the Section 508 guidelines in partnership with these practical guidelines discussed within this paper, organizations can create a more welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for those affected by underrepresented disabilities, as well as an overall improved experience for external users and better accommodations for employees with disabilities within their organization.  

Audience

• Information & Communications Technology
• Disability Specific
• Government
• Research & Development
• Employment & Human Resources

Audience Level

Intermediate  

Session Summary (Abstract)

In this paper, we presented several practical ways to change the culture of EIT design and development to assist in improving inclusivity for those with underrepresented disabilities.  

Primary Topic

Information & Communications Technology (ICT)  

Secondary Topics

• Captions & Transcription
• Design
• Development
• Web

 

Session Type

Journal Track  

Presenters

• Cesar Coronel
  Southern Utah University
• Jonna Alonso
  Southern Utah University

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