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DESCRIPTION:Visualization is just one form of data representation. Data vis
ualizations such as charts\, graphs\, maps\, and infographics\, provide vi
sual representations of information that help to make complex information
easier for some people to understand. They are designed largely as an acco
mmodation for sighted people for whom patterns\, trends\, and insights mig
ht be difficult to grasp from raw data alone. In this presentation\, we wi
ll examine how to ensure that data is communicated in ways that everyone c
an access and understand\, including people with disabilities. We will sha
re best practices for creating accessible charts\, tables\, dashboards\, a
nd interactive visualizations\; highlight relevant guidelines and standard
s\; and offer practical techniques for improving inclusion across research
\, teaching\, and learning.PanelistsTerrill Thompson is manager of the IT
Accessibility Team within UW-IT Accessible Technology Services. He and his
team work to promote digital accessibility by building community\, develo
ping resources\, delivering lectures and workshops\, conducting accessibil
ity evaluations\, and providing consultation and support. Terrill has been
supporting digital accessibility efforts at the UW for over 24 years\, an
d is a proud member of the BTAA IT Accessibility Group (ITAG). \;Beth
Somerfield \, CPWA is the Deputy ADA Coordinator for Digital Accessibility
. Throughout her career\, Beth has worked to make it easier for people to
connect with public services. Before joining UW\, Beth was the director of
digital accessibility at a human-centered design consultancy. Her work pr
imarily supported state and local governments\, helping agencies build acc
essibility into their digital product lifecycles from procurement\, develo
pment\, and design through content management. Prior to consulting\, she h
ad over 15 years of experience working in local government in user experie
nce\, accessibility\, and digital content roles. Like Terrill\, she is a p
roud member of the BTAA IT Accessibility Group (ITAG).Luke Kudryashov is
the Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst and Deputy ADA Coordinator at the
Office for Digital Accessibility at the University of Minnesota. Luke per
forms digital accessibility consultations\, evaluations\, trainings\, and
purchasing reviews to ensure the University’s digital resources are access
ible to all. His interdisciplinary background in disability studies\, gend
er studies\, user experience\, and library science allows him to merge cul
tural and technical approaches to digital accessibility. Luke is also a pr
oud member of the BTAA IT Accessibility Group (ITAG).Wednesday\, February
11\, 2026 — 3pm EST | 2pm CST | 12pm PSTREGISTER HERE
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SUMMARY:Love Digital Accessibility
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Visualization is just one form of data repr
esentation. Data visualizations such as charts\, graphs\, maps\, and infog
raphics\, provide visual representations of information that help to make
complex information easier for some people to understand. They are designe
d largely as an accommodation for sighted people for whom patterns\, trend
s\, and insights might be difficult to grasp from raw data alone. In this
presentation\, we will examine how to ensure that data is communicated in
ways that everyone can access and understand\, including people with disab
ilities. We will share best practices for creating accessible charts\, tab
les\, dashboards\, and interactive visualizations\; highlight relevant gui
delines and standards\; and offer practical techniques for improving inclu
sion across research\, teaching\, and learning.
Panelists
Terrill Thompson is manager of the IT Access
ibility Team within UW-IT Accessible Technology Services. He and his team
work to promote digital accessibility by building community\, developing r
esources\, delivering lectures and workshops\, conducting accessibility ev
aluations\, and providing consultation and support. Terrill has been suppo
rting digital accessibility efforts at the UW for over 24 years\, and is a
proud member of the BTAA IT Accessibility Group (ITAG). \;
Beth Somerfield \, CPWA is the Deputy ADA Coordinator for Dig
ital Accessibility. Throughout her career\, Beth has worked to make it eas
ier for people to connect with public services. Before joining UW\, Beth w
as the director of digital accessibility at a human-centered design consul
tancy. Her work primarily supported state and local governments\, helping
agencies build accessibility into their digital product lifecycles from pr
ocurement\, development\, and design through content management. Prior to
consulting\, she had over 15 years of experience working in local governme
nt in user experience\, accessibility\, and digital content roles. Like Te
rrill\, she is a proud member of the BTAA IT Accessibility Group (ITAG).
Luke Kudrya
shov is the Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst and Deputy
ADA Coordinator at the Office for Digital Accessibility at the University
of Minnesota. Luke performs digital accessibility consultations\, evaluat
ions\, trainings\, and purchasing reviews to ensure the University’s digit
al resources are accessible to all. His interdisciplinary background in di
sability studies\, gender studies\, user experience\, and library science
allows him to merge cultural and technical approaches to digital accessibi
lity. Luke is also a proud member of the BTAA IT Accessibility Group (ITAG
).
Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026 — 3pm EST | 2pm CST
| 12pm PST