Here you'll find presentations I've given, interviews I've been part of, and other media related to my work in digital and arts accessibility. This page will be added to over time.
I joined Charlii for a virtual chat as part of Intopia's interview series exploring the impact of inaccessible design. We talked about the common obstacles people with disabilities face online, access fatigue, and how AI is changing the digital accessibility landscape.
Watch Spilling the Tea on Digital Accessibility on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
My colleague Maia Miller and I presented at A11y Camp on how we collaborate as freelance accessibility consultants. We discuss the pros and cons of freelancing, and the benefits of collaborating in an industry where people often feel isolated or experience burnout. We also share the ways of working we've developed together alongside our individual practices.
Watch Maia Miller and Lauren Hayes Teaming Up in a Solo World on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
I presented this session for A11yBytes 2022 and Global Accessibility Awareness Day, exploring the tension between technical WCAG compliance and usability for screen reader users, and what happens when following the guidelines isn't enough.
I joined Intopia colleagues to record a podcast for World Usability Day 2022, discussing accessibility barriers in the healthcare system and how they might be improved. A transcript is available alongside the recording.
Listen to the World Usability Day podcast on the Intopia website (opens in a new tab)
A short film produced by Commoner Films for Arts Centre Melbourne, exploring how audio description makes live performance accessible to blind and low vision audiences. This is the audio described version.