The Department of Computer Engineering (DEI) of the “Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto” (ISEP), in collaboration with the Master's in Computer Engineering (MEI), invites to participate in the lecture “Accessibility in Documents: Why and How?”, which will take place on March 8th, at 6 .pm., in room B301.
Abstract
Digital accessibility is a fundamental right and a key component of inclusion in Higher Education. This talk aims to raise awareness within the academic community about the importance of creating accessible documents, from both a legal and ethical standpoint. It will present practical strategies to ensure that digital documents — especially in Word and PDF formats — can be used by everyone, including individuals with visual, motor or cognitive impairments. The session combines theoretical foundations with practical demonstrations, promoting a critical and mindful approach to the design of inclusive digital content.
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Bio
Vítor Carvalho, a Web Designer and Accessibility Evangelist, with extensive experience in digital innovation and inclusive design, currently works with the Digital Innovation and Design Unit at UPdigital, University of Porto. He also is a Guest Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, where he teaches the course on Rehabilitation Engineering.
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Organization
This lecture is organized by QTDEI, in collaboration with the Master's in Informatics Engineering (MEI) of the “Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto” (ISEP).