{"id":12382,"date":"2019-02-27T11:18:48","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T16:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/?p=12382&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=12382"},"modified":"2024-07-08T06:05:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T10:05:34","slug":"u-m-staff-advocate-for-universal-design-at-world-ia-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/2019\/02\/27\/u-m-staff-advocate-for-universal-design-at-world-ia-day\/","title":{"rendered":"U-M staff advocate for universal design at World IA Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_02-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"Jane Berliss-Vincent speaks at the podium at World IA Day 2019 in Ann Arbor\" class=\"wp-image-12384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_02-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_02-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_02-665x443.jpg 665w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_02.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Jane Berliss-Vincent takes the podium at World IA Day 2019 Ann Arbor. Photo: Kelly O&#8217;Sullivan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"World Information Architecture Day (WIAD) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldiaday.org\/events\/ann-arbor\/2019\" target=\"_blank\">World Information Architecture Day (WIAD)<\/a> took place in Ann Arbor on Saturday, February 23, bringing together industry professionals, students, and the general public for a series of talks and interactive sessions about the design of information systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jane Berliss-Vincent, ITS assistive technology manager, gave a talk called Trysting, Wasabi, and the History of Universal Design. &#8220;Universal design is about making products and services that can be used by as many people as possible,&#8221; said Jane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WIAD_attendees-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"People gather to hear talks at World IA Day 2019 at Ann Arbor District Library\" class=\"wp-image-12387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WIAD_attendees-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WIAD_attendees-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WIAD_attendees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WIAD_attendees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WIAD_attendees-665x443.jpg 665w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WIAD_attendees.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>People gathered to hear a variety of World IA Day talks at the Ann Arbor District Library. Photo: Kelly O&#8217;Sullivan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While universal design covers a wide range of user differences, such as languages, experience, and age, Jane focused on the interplay between mainstream design that meets the needs of people with disabilities and accessible design that becomes adopted by the mainstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Universal design is about making products and services that can be used by as many people as possible.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Jane Berliss-Vincent, ITS assistive technology manager<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme of the 2019 event was &#8220;Design for Difference&#8221; and the responsibility to consider the consequences and impact design decisions have on humanity and society as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"World IA Day 2019: Design for Difference\" width=\"665\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YxeJbaPWuLc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During her presentation, Jane provided examples from both directions, including curbcuts (designed for wheelchairs but used far more often by bicyclists, delivery people, etc.), wasabi (used to provide a olfactory fire alert for deaf\/blind individuals), and text messaging (an easy way for deaf and hard-of-hearing people to communicate with each other and with everyone else).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_01-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"Jane Berliss-Vincent presents key takeaways for designers, purchasers, and everyone else in a talk about universal design\" class=\"wp-image-12383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_01-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_01-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_01-665x443.jpg 665w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jane_Vincent_01.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Jane Berliss-Vincent presents key takeaways in a talk about universal design. Photo: Kelly O&#8217;Sullivan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jane&#8217;s key takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Designers: Keep a wide audience in mind, and refer to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"the alphabet of accessibility issues (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/the-pastry-box-project.net\/anne-gibson\/2014-july-31\" target=\"_blank\">the alphabet of accessibility issues<\/a>.<\/li><li>Purchasers: Look for a range of features when selecting products.<\/li><li>Everyone: Reduce stigma.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brandon Werner, ITS screen reader specialist, was also present at WIAD 2019. He demonstrated for attendees how he interacts with assistive technology at Deque Systems&#8217; Accessibility Empathy Lab. This space allowed for an immersive accessibility learning experience that showcased how people with disabilities use technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Brandon_Werner_01-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"Brandon Werner demonstrates assistive technology for WIAD 2019 attendees at the Deque Empathy Lab\" class=\"wp-image-12385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Brandon_Werner_01-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Brandon_Werner_01-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Brandon_Werner_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Brandon_Werner_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Brandon_Werner_01-665x443.jpg 665w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Brandon_Werner_01.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Brandon Werner demonstrates assistive technology for WIAD 2019 attendees at the Deque Empathy Lab. Photo: Kelly O&#8217;Sullivan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To see more highlights from WIAD 2019 Ann Arbor, along with key insights from other speakers, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/moments\/1100509710220959746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"a compilation of live tweets (opens in a new tab)\">a compilation of live tweets<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WIAD is an annual event organized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iainstitute.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Information Architecture Institute.<\/a> UX and IA professionals in more than 60 locations around the world come together to celebrate the study and practice of information architecture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ITS staff gave a presentation and demonstrated 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