Inclusion from a great TedTalk – My Voice Online: Jonathan Luders

What are your main takeaways after reviewing the information in this module?

Print of a Wheelchair graphic — Designing for accessibility is best for everyone!

The TedTalk video “When we design for disability, we all benefit” by Elise Roy was great. I’ll keep it simple. When we design to include all others, including those with disabilities, it allows those with disabilities to have the freedom to create and learn as well and everyone even those with disabilities can learn from one another.

There are varying types of disabilities and to varying degrees. It’s important to distinguish, for example, being total deaf from only partially deaf

TedTalk:

– Design Thinking – The 5 steps

Light bulb hovering over hand — Ideas Ideas Ideas!!

– “When we design for disability first, you often stumble upon solutions that are better than those when we design for the norm”

Why is digital accessibility so important?

This is how people can learn, innovate, create, and express themselves online. Without accessibility to technology, communication with others in other parts of the world in a desired field of interest is impossible!

How can we promote a culture of inclusion?

Big tree on grass with blue sky in the background — **“Everybody is a Genius. But If You Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree, It Will Live Its Whole Life Believing that It is Stupid”**

Who know who said that? – Einstein. Pretty smart dude.

More from the stellar TedTalk

“Everyone is creative”!

multiple different colored lightbulbs — Everyone is different and learns differently which is how creativity comes about!

“Design for the disability first, when often stumble upon… solutions that are often better than the norm” BECAUSE they are thought from a different mindset!

The more people that can hear this message – the better ideas we will have, more inclusive people we will have, and the better world we will live in.

While conducting your research for this blog post, include external links to other resources.

“Why is Digital Accessibility Important?” by The Bureau of Internet Accessibility

“Why digital accessibility is a must in today’s corporate world” by AbleDocs

5 thoughts on “Inclusion from a great TedTalk”

Sorry I spelled your name incorrectly Jonathan

Hey Johnathan,

I really like the aesthetics within your website. I always come back to your site to see your updates because the vibe changes on every click. I like how you connected the image of a tree and culture. Trees to me creates a since of peace and unity. When standing next to a tree you can relax, take a break, or even have a conversation with yourself (with no one judging you). This is what I notice when looking at the image of this tree on your blog. Thinking about how this image connects with accessibility. Trees also provide the main factor which is shade. Thinking about taking a long run in the park and not being able to take a break near a tree for that time to relax or collect shade, the feelings change within your emotions. Now, to apply everyday web access to everyone and how this same feeling from comfortability and easy access turns into a stressful moment such as not having enough trees. Great Post!

Hi Jonathan!

Great blog post! I really enjoyed your layout and theme for this post. The more people hear about web accessibility they will definitely bring in new ideas and help create a world of inclusion through the web

Hello Jonathan!

I fully agree that a disability should not limit how much, or what you are able to create in a world where we can provide and accommodate everyone with the same tools. I think anything is better created when more than one mind is behind it. I love that quote by Einstein!

Hi Jonathan, your blog post was very interesting to read. The way you broke the post up into smaller sections was very helpful and allows the reader to really understand the topic you are discussing. Great post!