Episode 8: Learn how small changes to your slides, setup, and platform can make a big difference for attendees with disabilities.
In this episode of Engaging Virtual Meetings, I speak with Sam Evans, Certified Association Executive and accessibility expert from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). We explore what true accessibility means in the virtual space—from thoughtful slide design to choosing the right event platform.
Sam shares behind-the-scenes lessons from the wildly successful AxeCon conference, which grew from a planned 3,000 attendees to over 17,000. You’ll hear practical, non-technical advice on how to plan, present, and host with inclusion in mind—whether your audience uses a mouse, a screen reader, or signs in from a phone.
Key Takeaways
- Lessons from the accessibility-first AxeCon conference
- How Sam’s personal story shaped her advocacy
- Why reading your slides is actually good for accessibility
- The difference between being “online” and being truly “digitally accessible”
- What to do in the planning phase to avoid expensive last-minute fixes
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Connect with Samantha Evans:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaspearsevans
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