Speaking Engagement: Ensuring Accessibility in Legal Technology: How It Enhances and Expands Your Reach

Friday, January 20, 2023 - 11:30 to 12:45

Description

This session will cover the basics of accessibility for online legal content, including ways to improve your website, automated forms, and chatbots. Our panelists will cover a variety of WCAG improvements and language access additions. The session will also explore essential elements of accessibility in disaster preparedness, response, and short-term and long-term recovery. We will discuss ways to improve your technology to ensure meaningful legal help access for all end users.

Speakers

  • Jessica Frank(Speaker)The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction, A2J Author Project Manager
  • Sally Chaffin(Speaker)Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc, Associate Director, Community Education & Grants
  • Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz(Speaker)Pro Bono Net and the American Bar Association YLD Disaster Legal Services Program, Pro Bono & Strategic Initiatives Manager / Vice Director
  • Luigi Bai(Speaker)Lone Star Legal Aid, Project Director of the LSC Disaster Relief Technology Project
  • Stephanie Duke(Speaker)Disability Rights Texas and American Bar Association YLD Disaster Legal Services Program, Attorney

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