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09:00 EEST

Accessibility Charters

Wednesday May 14, 2025 09:00 - 17:00 EEST

Teams in software delivery come in all shapes, sizes and methodologies. There are a lot of things they have in common such as tools, documents and processes. They have documents that confirm how they start work on a story called a definition of ready. How they know they are done is called a definition of done. Some even have their ceremonies documented such as stand ups and retrospectives etc.

What is also very common in every team is the undocumented or “unwritten rules”.
As the name implies they are not discussed and you should just know them. From someone new coming into the team or with a different neurodiverse background. It makes working together just a little more difficult or frustrating at the beginning.
As an example the unwritten rules could be about not taking meetings before 9.15 to accommodate the school run. There are so many others.

In this tutorial you will learn all about the unspoken communication that happens between a team focused on the area of accessibility. It will cover what you can do to bring these unwritten rules into the light and work better together.

This full day tutorial teaches how to create and maintain team charters while using a focus of accessibility. On June 28th 2025 the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will become law. It will apply to all businesses trading in the European Union. Digital Accessibility is not something you can do once and it is done. Establishing accessibility practices as part of everyday or ongoing practices should be the norm. For those companies who are working towards compliance, this tutorial will help you embed digital accessibility in your process and ensure it becomes part of your quality journey. Digital Accessibility is not a nice to have or an optional choice anymore. Now is the time to act.

Key takeaways:

Understand the basics of accessibility
Become aware of the European Accessibility Act (EAA)
Understand what Charters are
Understand what accessibility Charters are
How they can help your team communicate better
Experience exercises that you can do with your team

Speakers

Ady Stokes

CEO, Freelancer

I’m an ardent accessibility advocate, currently working as a Freelance Contractor with 20 years of experience in software testing. I help companies build better software through testing, coaching, training, speaking and mentoring. I am the Content Creator for the Coders Guild’s... Read More →

Scott Kenyon

CEO, Scott Kenyon Teaching · Freelance

Hello there, my name is Scott Kenyon, I am a trusted partner in professional development and business excellence. Based in the North of England, I specialize in delivering high-impact training solutions designed to enhance communication skills, interview techniques, and overall business... Read More →

Wednesday May 14, 2025 09:00 - 17:00 EEST
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