What Is The Future of Accessibility?
summary
Panelists argue accessibility must be baked into learning design now, not offered as an option, and point to concrete work: WCAG 3 aims to cover cognitive needs and faster updates; tools and platforms (Lectora, Captivate, Camtasia, Oracle) are improving but authors still must add alt text and semantic structure; research like APCA contrast is replacing old contrast checks; XR guidance from W3C and tactics like a downloadable desktop VR alternate plus keyboard/Xbox Adaptive Controller support make immersive learning usable; hire or test with real assistive users regularly.
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chapters (22)
- 0:00Welcome
- 1:50Panelist backgrounds
- 6:24Future of accessibility
- 8:07AI in accessibility
- 9:49WCAG 3.0 goals
- 12:21E-learning myths
- 14:50Concealable disabilities
- 20:07Hiring testers
- 22:16Vendors and accessibility
- 24:00VR/AR challenges
- 31:01VR accessibility
- 34:55Web 3.0 implications
- 35:57WCAG 3.0 cognitive needs
- 39:03Developer tools
- 41:12Tech stacks vs content
- 42:15Color contrast advances
- 44:19Policy advocacy
- 45:44Human right adoption
- 46:05Industry training
- 47:52Educators and language
- 48:13Incarcerated learners
- 49:15Closing and resources
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