As part of the One Accessibility Initiative, we host a webinar series on accessibility and disability related topics.
Join us as we explore how digital maps and community knowledge can make accessible places, services, and routes easier for everyone to discover. We will discuss accessibility information, identify common navigation barriers, and explore practical ways to make mapping more inclusive and useful for people with disabilities.
About our Guest Speaker:
DJaunita Flessas, Esq., is a Melbourne based accessibility strategist and attorney, founder of Empower Accessibility and of globa11y, a social enterprise that trains and employs disabled technologists. She contributes to W3C standards work and previously led enterprise technical accessibility at Navy Federal Credit Union.
Details:
- Activities: Q&A Session on how we can make Google Maps more accessible, timely session
- Location: Webinar will be held on Google Meet (link will be made available 12 hours before the event)
- Time: 3:00PM (GMT +1)
This session is open to all: local guides, disability advocates, developers, urban planners, students, and everyday Maps users. Come share your experiences, challenges, and ideas for making navigation truly barrier-free!
