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Browsing the Web with Your Eyes Closed
Thu, 23 April
For millions of people, using the web does not involve looking at a screen. Screen readers turn text into speech and allow users to shop, read, learn, and navigate using sound alone. India alone has around 8 million blind individuals, representing a significant share of the global blind population. Most modern laptops, smartphones, and tablets already include built in screen readers, yet many digital experiences remain difficult or frustrating to use without sight. This session explores what it actually means to browse the web using a screen reader. Through real world examples, it shows how screen readers work, how users interact with websites, and where common design and development choices either help or hinder accessibility. The goal is to help participants better understand non visual web use and build experiences that work for everyone.
What You Will Learn
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How screen readers work and how people use them to navigate the web
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What browsing, shopping, and reading feel like without visual cues
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Practical considerations for creating more accessible web experiences
Who Should Attend
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Front end and web developers
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Designers and UX practitioners
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Accessibility advocates and testers
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Anyone interested in understanding how people use the web without sight
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About the speaker
Scott Davis
Web Architect and Digital Accessibility Advocate
Scott Davis is a Web Architect and Digital Accessibility Advocate, focusing on the multisensory aspects of web development. In a world where half of all Google searches are done by voice, and 80% of all social media videos are watched with the sound off and closed captions on, accessibility is a springboard for innovation.
