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We are NC Gov 2025
We are Accessible

Digital Accessibility Strategies and Tools for North Carolina Government Communications

Author: NCDIT Digital Solutions

NCDIT Digital Solutions and NCDIT Communications worked together to put on our sixth We are NC Gov half-day conference. The theme this year was "We are Accessible: Strategies and Tools for North Carolina Government." 

The agenda included a variety of presentations focused on digital accessibility, an open forum with an expert panel that allowed guests to ask accessibility questions, and hands-on interactive labs to explore assistive technologies. 

A video recording of the livestreamed session is available and includes American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. 

Jennifer Vinciguerra, Dawain Faison, and Justin Furr welcomed guests at the registration table.
Jennifer Vinciguerra, Dawain Faison, and Justin Furr welcomed guests at the registration table. 
NCDIT Secretary Teena Piccione gives the opening remarks at We are NC Gov 2025.
NCDIT Secretary Teena Piccione gave the opening remarks. 
Three accessibility and usability experts speak to a crowd at the We are NC Gov conference.
The Expert Panel for the Digital Accessibility Open Forum included Amy Hepler (speaking), John Cotter, and Phoebe Simon.
Liz Vines smiles and holds a large keyboard visual aid made from cardboard.
Liz Vines: Emcee and prop master.
Phoebe Simon gives a DubBot Demo in the interactive labs.
Phoebe Simon gave several DubBot demos in the interactive lab.
Guests explore assistive devices and gadgets at the assistive technology table.
Guests explored assistive technology devices with Gloria Jinks in the interactive lab.
Amy Hepler, Marla Laubisch, and Dawain Faison at We are NC Gov 2025
Amy Hepler, Marla Laubisch, and Dawain Faison

 

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