Kat Shaw to Address Accessibility at Florida DrupalCamp 2025
Kat Shaw, Lead Engineer at Lullabot and a certified web accessibility specialist (CPACC), will host an engaging session titled "Understanding 'The Why' in Accessibility" at Florida DrupalCamp 2025. The session is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM in the Auditorium. Designed for attendees across all expertise levels, it will delve into the importance of accessibility in web design and development.
Kat's presentation will explore the rationale behind making digital experiences accessible and how these improvements enhance the web for users with disabilities. By incorporating empathy-building exercises, live demonstrations of assistive technologies (AT), and adaptive strategies, the session aims to give participants firsthand insights into how users navigate the web with tools like screen readers, magnifiers, switch devices, and text-to-speech systems.
Through her LinkedIn outreach, Shaw has actively sought feedback and stories from disabled individuals and accessibility advocates to enrich her talk. She encourages sharing real-world experiences and advice to better convey “the why” behind accessibility efforts, fostering understanding and action among developers, designers, and organizations.
Kat, a seasoned accessibility advocate and organizer for A11yTalks, has dedicated her career to advancing digital inclusion. Her expertise and hands-on approach promise to make this session a highlight of the event, underscoring the critical role accessibility plays in building equitable online spaces.
Florida DrupalCamp 2025 runs from February 21 to 23 in Orlando, Florida, bringing together the Drupal community for learning, collaboration, and networking. For more details about Kat Shaw’s session, "Understanding 'The Why' in Accessibility," and to explore the full Florida DrupalCamp 2025 schedule, visit https://www.fldrupal.camp/session/understanding-why-accessibility.