The Accessibility Mindset: Building a Program that Sticks

A GAAD Webinar

Date and Time:
May 20th | 12 pm EDT

Duration:
90 minutes, including a live Q&A session.

On the eve of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join three of UsableNet's senior accessibility leaders for a candid panel discussion on what it really takes to make accessibility stick. The conversation will cover attitudes that drive (or derail) accessibility work, the substantial difference between WCAG conformance and legal compliance, how organizations should approach WCAG 2.2 AA as today's standard- including why shifting left matters more than ever- and how the W3C APA Note Accessibility Model can help you document your process from reactive fixes to a sustainable, embedded program.

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Your Panelists

Jeff Adams

Vice President - Accessibility Operations at UsableNet

Jeff advises companies worldwide on best practices in website accessibility and integrating accessibility into their processes. With 15 years at UsableNet, Jeff leads the company's education program and specializes in accessible content and helping organizations build sustainable accessibility programs — moving beyond one-time audits to embed accessibility into every step of their process. He is also a member of the W3C APA Accessibility Maturity Model Task Force, helping develop a framework for organizations to assess and advance their accessibility maturity. Jeff is also a co-author of Content for Everyone: A Practical Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs to Produce Accessible and Usable Web Content.

Michele Lucchini

Vice President of Product Management, UsableNet

Michele Lucchini is the Vice President of Product Management at UsableNet, where he is instrumental in shaping the company's product roadmap and vision. Since joining UsableNet in 2001, he has held key leadership roles, most recently overseeing presale engineering and post-sales engagements. With over two decades of experience, Michele is a respected voice in the industry who regularly speaks on digital accessibility and related topics.

Giacomo Petri

Director of Accessibility Auditors at UsableNet

Giacomo is the Director of Accessibility Auditors at UsableNet, with over 15 years of expertise spanning web development and digital accessibility. He leads the Auditors team, overseeing activities to ensure the highest standards of accessibility audits are met. Beyond his role at UsableNet, Giacomo is an active participant in several W3C groups, including the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group, which develops WCAG, the ARIA Working Group, and the Accessibility Conformance Testing (ACT) Rules community group. He is also involved in customer technical support and develops accessibility training programs for UsableNet clients.