Accessibility in 2025? Are you ready?
Accessibility is a hot topic these days, with new legislation disrupting the industry companies are considering it as a fundamental aspect to their strategic business strategies. Why? There are several reasons, such as, inclusivity, legal risk mitigation, reputation, brand loyalty, innovation, and better overall user experiences. Learn how by prioritizing accessibility in design and content processes, we can create more inclusive environments that benefit everyone.
Join us in a webinar on 26th March 16.00 GMT, Harshil Ved of Google, Gwenola Trystram of Dell, and Amanda Alvarado of RWS, to discuss:
- What is the European Accessibility Act
- The changing landscape around accessibility
- Importance of compliance
- Impact on localisation
- Practical steps no matter where you are in your journey
This webinar will be in English.
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Speakers
Harshil Ved
Technical Program Manager
For over a decade, Harshil Ved has been a driving force for Accessibility & Disability Inclusion. A 13-year veteran of Google, he's cultivated expertise across advertising sales, accessibility support operations, and product accessibility, culminating in his current role as a Technical Program Manager for Accessibility & AI Innovation within Google's Platforms & Devices organization. As someone born legally blind, Harshil brings a unique and powerful perspective to his work, fueled by a deep passion for disability inclusion. This commitment extends beyond Google, as evidenced by his service as a board member for the American Foundation for the Blind. Ultimately, Harshil's mission is to leverage technology and innovation to build a more inclusive world for all.
Gwenola Trystram
Consultant, Globalization PMO
Dell Technologies
Gwen Trystram is a Globalization Consultant at Dell Technologies with twenty plus years of experience in the localization industry. In this role, Gwen advocates for a customer-first approach and process optimization across multiple globalization programs and has a tracking record of cost effective outcomes. She is passionate about bridging all aspects of globalization across the business, from Procurement to Legal to Support. She uses coaching and Socratic dialogue to transform roles in a future-proof PMO. For the past 3 years, Gwen has been a champion for Accessibility awareness and compliance across the company. Gwen is French, holds a MA in Technical Translation from the University of Rennes (France) and a BA Hons in European Studies from Newcastle University (UK) where she resides with her family.
Amanda Alvarado
Solutions Consultant
RWS
As a solutions consultant, Amanda Alvarado brings 16 years of localization industry experience to bear in helping clients set up and optimize content globalization programs that achieve cost-effective quality at scale. Amanda is also passionate about universal inclusivity and accessibility, supporting organizations as they address the diverse content needs of worldwide audiences across hundreds of languages, cultures, and abilities.