Web/Mobile App Accessibility for Tertiary Students?

Date: 10 Oct 2018 (Wednesday)
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: LTC
Title: Web/Mobile App Accessibility for Tertiary Students?
Speaker: Ms Ivy Sit, Assistant Systems Manager (Industry Development), Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)

Abstract:

The web is a predominant channel for disseminating information and providing services to the public. Its usefulness will be greatly enhanced if the contents are accessible by the widest possible audience, including persons with disabilities. This seminar aims to share with the participants the importance of web/mobile app accessibility, common pitfalls, international standards, as well as best practices and related skills for making mobile applications and websites accessible.

Biography:

Ms Ivy Sit is an Assistant Systems Manager in the Industry Development Division of OGCIO with extensive experience in web/mobile app accessibility conformance. She is responsible for promoting the adoption of accessible design in websites and mobile applications of both public and private sectors with an aim to facilitate persons with disabilities to access online information and services.