Introduction to Inclusive Design of Audio Products - Accessibility Workshop

Explore inclusive design principles for audio products in this comprehensive workshop from the Audio Developer Conference 2023. Gain insights from industry leaders on accessibility practices, learn about recent advancements, and discover practical steps to make audio software more inclusive. Delve into topics such as accessible GUI design in JUCE, collaborative approaches to inclusive design, and initiatives from major audio companies. Featuring panelists from Focusrite, Native Instruments, Muse Group, Softube, MIDI Association, Ableton, and more, this session covers definitions of key terms, company updates, video presentations from various industry projects, and an in-depth feature on accessible GUI design. Conclude with a panel discussion addressing audience questions and exploring ways to create a more inclusive audio industry.

Introduction Jay Pocknell
Useful definitions - accessibility, usability, inclusive design
Updates from panellists
Update - Harry Morley Focusrite
Update - Tom Poole JUCE / ADC
Update - Adil Ghanty Native Instruments
Update - Martin Keary Muse Group
Update - Arvid Johnsson Softube
Update - Athan Billias MIDI Association
Update - Adi Dickens Ableton
Update - Scott Chesworth
Video updates from around the industry
Video - Jim Rand Synervoz
Video - Pierre Pfister Arturia
Video - Andre Louis
Video - Tim Yates Drake Music
Video - Si Tew Digit Music
Video - Barry Farrimond-Chuong Open Up Music
Video - Audio Modeling
Video - Robin Spinks RNIB
Video - Sound Without Sight
Feature session: Accessible GUI design in JUCE Harry Morley
Panel discussion and Q&A