Topic

This talk explores why English captions alone may not provide meaningful access for many Deaf people, and how to build ASL access into digital experiences from the start. Shannon Eagen will walk through an online form example and a case study of a survey that places ASL videos alongside its questions and answer choices, then share practical design approaches.

Questions for the presenter may be submitted via chat during the meeting. They will be answered in writing after the presentation, and provided as a follow-up to attendees along with the presentation slides and a resource page.

Agenda

The event begins at 6:00pm; join early, starting at 5:45pm for networking.

• 5:45pm Networking
• 6:00pm Introductions and announcements
• 6:15pm Presentation
• 7:00pm Conclusion

About the presenter

Shannon Eagen is an accessibility advocate, Deaf education teacher, and Deaf Cultural and Linguistic Expert based in Vancouver, Washington. She works across the Vancouver–Portland area and is active in the interpreting profession through RID, WSRID, and ORID. Her work and advocacy focus on language access, Deaf culture, and ensuring Deaf people can participate in services and communities in languages they understand.

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