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Fireside chat with the AllyTalks cats

Join our team for a special look at the evolution of AllyTalks. We're tracing our journey from the early days to where we are now, sharing the major milestones of the last few years and our roadmap for 2026.

Then, we're trying something new. We'll be fielding questions from The Oracle of Inclusion - an Al generator designed to spark conversation. From serious industry insights to fun community moments, find out what the robots want to know about the human side of accessibility.

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Verónica Morales Beltrán

Verónica Morales Beltrán
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Transform communication into connection through the power of sign language. Learn how signing boosts memory, sharpens visual skills, and builds empathy while opening new ways to connect -from communicating in noisy spaces to bridging accessibility gaps. Explore breakthrough technology such as signing avatars, which are reshaping the way we interact, while also being aware of the risks involved. This inclusive session reveals sign language as a practical superpower for everyone.

Read more about More Than Words: How Sign Language Unlocks New Worlds

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Carie Fisher & Helen Hou-Sandi

Continuous AI for Accessibility embeds automated scans, AI-driven fixes, and best practices directly into development. Our open-source prototype uses GitHub Actions and Copilot to help developers tackle accessibility issues seamlessly, making inclusive design second nature from day one.

Read more about Continuous AI for Accessibility: Build Better, Faster, Inclusive Software with GitHub

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Suzanne Dergacheva
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Not all parts of a website are equally straightforward when it comes to accessibility. Some features — especially custom interactions like maps, filters, calendars, and sliders — pose significant challenges that can slow down a project if they're not identified early. In this session, we'll explore real-world examples of features and design patterns that often require additional attention to meet accessibility standards.

Read more about When Accessibility Isn't Easy: Website Features That Need Extra Love

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Tanveer Khan
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This talk explores the key differences between web and mobile accessibility, highlighting the unique challenges each platform presents. From screen reader behavior to touch interactions and responsive design, we'll examine where gaps commonly occur and share best practices to create inclusive, consistent user experiences across devices. Ideal for developers, designers and QA professionals aiming to build accessibility into both web and mobile products..

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Sergei Kriger
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In this talk, I will share my experience in reporting accessibility issues to development teams and guide you on how to make these reports not only heard, but also understood and (possibly) implemented. We will go step-by-step through the process of creating readable reports supported by well-recorded demos.

Read more about Found an accessibility issue? Now what?

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