How to Be an Effective Advocate for Digital Accessibility
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If you're trying to advance digital accessibility but facing silos, limited resources, or resistance, this session is for you. Anthro-Tech's Digital Accessibility Specialist, Sruti Vijaykumar, combines real-world examples and practical strategies to build support, drive progress, and demonstrate that accessibility is both the right choice and a smart organizational decision.
Session Takeaways
You’ll leave knowing how to:
- Build Alliances: Engage stakeholders and effectively build a coalition of allies to champion accessibility initiatives.
- Navigate Challenges: Overcome common barriers and work within organizational constraints to make meaningful, lasting progress.
- Tell a Compelling Story: Communicate with impact by using powerful storytelling and tailoring your message to different audiences
- Create Lasting Change: Sustain momentum and make your advocacy efforts visible to ensure long-term success
About IPMA’s Accessibility Matters Conference
This two-day event is designed to equip public sector teams with the essential tools and knowledge to create accessible and equitable digital services. Whether you are new to accessibility or looking to strengthen your existing practices, this conference will help your organization:
- Ensure compliance with federal and state accessibility requirements
- Enhance service delivery and user experience for all community members
- Advance digital equity as a core principle of public service
Visit the 2025 IPMA Accessibility conference webpage to register for free.