Speaker
Ruben Mota
ADA Coordinator, Office of Compliance, UW–Madison
Ruben Mota collaborates and coordinates with university partners to ensure UW–Madison is continually striving for access and inclusivity for disabled individuals. Prior to joining the Office of Compliance, Mr. Mota worked in the university’s McBurney Disability Resource Center supporting a team of access consultants and ensuring equal access for students with disabilities. Previously, he worked overseas in Switzerland as a learning support director. Mr. Mota has more than 20 years of experience in the field of disability access and inclusion.
Speaking in
Designing for Everyone: Leveraging User Experience Design and Digital Accessibility to Create Inclusive Experiences
Digital tools are meant to serve everyone, but without careful design, they can perpetuate marginalization and exclusion. In this session, we’ll explore how the combination of user experience (UX) and accessibility (A11Y) is critical to bridging the gap between a tool’s intent and the diverse needs of its users. By examining the transition from basic usability to robust accessibility, we’ll uncover why this shift is essential for inclusivity.
Session Objectives
- Understand the importance of user experience design
- Understand the intersectionality between user experience design and digital accessibility
- Learn about the university’s digital accessibility program
- Understand the Americans with Disabilities Act’s new digital accessibility requirements