Accessibility in research gives greater access to an often underrepresented audience, helps differentiate brands, addresses problems before they become costly, and improves experiences for all. Despite this, accessibility is too often not considered in the research process. Hear about how you can help change this! Members of the Accessible Insights Consortium (AIC) will share an accessibility toolkit developed by the Accessible Insights Consortium and released as part of a merger with Insights Association's IDEA Council.
Claire Ferrari holds a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences & Human Computer Interaction, and a master’s in Interactive Telecommunications. As Principal UX Researcher at Verizon, Claire has built and continues to lead the company’s Accessible UX Research practice. Her work is dedicated to empowering others to include people with disabilities in product design - pushing practices beyond compliance, and improving experiences for all.
Kari Bassett has over a decade of advertising insights experience among consumers and B2B audiences. She is proud to contribute to the Accessible Insights Consortium as well as other DEI and CSR initiatives within Verizon. She deeply loves Gantt charts. She's been a WIRe mentor for the last 4 years and is a fierce advocate for the program!
