A big thank you to all the speakers who presented at Progressive Insurance's 8th Annual Inclusive Design Conference. It was a true honor to organize and host the event, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of our amazing volunteers, especially Steve Hunder and Andrew Fabian. A big shoutout as well to all the attendees including the advocates and champions who contributed to the event’s success.
A common theme that emerged was the importance of offering users options that make them feel welcome and empower them to succeed. Another key takeaway was the idea that disability can affect anyone, and by incorporating time in the software development lifecycle to address these unique experiences, we can create better products that benefit everyone. Please share more takeaways.
Presenters:
Keynote Discussion
Steven Broz, Jonathan Bauer and Heather Antonius
Accessibility in Action & Redefining Accessibility with Smarter Tools
Rhiannon Johnson, CPWA
Using Psychology to Build Better Products and Services
Jon Yablonski
Adapting to Create an Advantage
Sarah Mayer & @Andrew Vespa
Inclusive Design Practices for Neurodiversity
Anna Cook, M.S.
How Design Systems Foster Community and Belonging
Shawn Beatty
The Shape of Understanding: Designing What Isn't Said
Sam Belina
