#199 Denise Pane, Founder and CEO of Access Design Studio, on Digital Accessibility

There is a massive business case and social responsibility to ensure that your digital presence is accessible for all. Denise Pane joins the show to run through what you can do to help 25% of the worldwide population who require better digital accessibility – from ADHD, trembling hand, epilepsy, and more. She is the Founder and CEO of Access Design Studio, a web development agency that knows how to create websites that convert to people of all abilities.

In this episode we explore some of the low hanging fruit to get you started today, top tips for creating an amazing UX for everyone, how Denise leads her team virtually, and how to manage your fears.

Links:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/

‘The Compassionate Mind’ by Paul Gilbert: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1849010986 

Accessibility Facts Infographic: https://accessdesignstudio.com/resources/#accessibility-facts-infographic 

Access Design Studio: https://accessdesignstudio.com/

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