10-02, 12:00–13:00 (Europe/London), Think
This introductory workshop covers essential web accessibility principles for researchers creating public web applications, particularly geospatial tools. No prior accessibility experience required. Learn basic inclusive design practices, practical implementation techniques, and be inspired to put accessibility first when designing applications!
This workshop is aimed at absolute beginners when it comes to accessible design; the content is very introductory and will centre “first steps” and the idea of web accessibility as a constant work in progress.
We will have interactive polls and Q&A, but will not be coding. You can use a laptop or a smartphone to interact with the polls.
Fran is a Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer at the University of Leeds. She uses advanced data science to explore spatial and demographic health inequalities. Her policy-driven work leverages diverse data sources to understand behaviours, identify barriers, and inform strategies that promote health equity across population groups.
Maeve is a Research Software Engineer at the University of Leeds in the UK, with a PhD in planetary science and geophysics. In her current role, she collaborates across a wide range of disciplines to enhance research through accessible computational tools and reproducible workflows.