Accessible Content Design for Outdoor Exploration

Talk description: Content editors can make or break your accessibility efforts. We ensured Washington State Parks could live their belief that “the outdoors is for everyone” by creating a content management system that prioritized accessibility. You will leave this talk with ideas for building accessibility into your content design from the start. You will also learn how training content editors can support long-term digital accessibility for a more sustainable solution than remediation. Bio: Alexis Church is a Senior Content Strategy & Design Consultant at Anthro-Tech with a talent for simplifying complex communication. She supports government agencies with human-centered website redesigns and develops content strategies to improve website clarity and accessibility. Alexis is passionate about empowering others to create content that drives results, connects with audiences, and makes information easy to understand. Outside of work, Alexis spends time trying out new ways to make coffee and taking care of her elderly Basset Hound, Bella.