Online Webinar
Join BATA's Visual Impairment SIG online event, Unpacking the European Accessibility Act, for an in-depth exploration of this pivotal legislation and its implications for the visually impaired community in the UK and technology companies that provide solutions for them..
Featuring expert external speakers, we’ll delve into key questions like: What changes does this bring? and How will this affect the UK? The session will examine how the Act’s requirements for products and services impact accessibility, assistive technology, and inclusion across Europe and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and shape the conversation around this transformative legislation!
We’re delighted to be joined by guest speaker George Rhodes from All Able for this session.
George is an experienced digital accessibility specialist, having worked in a wide variety of industries including; central and local governments, education, NHS, law enforcement and a wide variety of private businesses.
For several years George's focus has been on the delivery of accessible and inclusive services for all citizens. Known for his extensive knowledge on UK accessibility legislation, he is the author of the original accessibility statement monitoring in Europe and his work on both statements and disproportionate burden misuse has been discussed by the European Commission as an exemplar for delivering accessibility for public services.
His years of involvement with academia have seen George guest lecturing about accessibility as part of Computer Science curriculums and help set best practice for accessibility in educational materials. George worked with the British Computing Society to develop the Digital Accessibility Specialist Degree Apprenticeship Curriculum.
George's doctoral research is focussed on tactile alternative formats and how new technology offers opportunities to advance options for users.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.