Understanding Accessibility and Design

The speaker shares personal experiences as a little person, highlighting the challenges faced due to design in airports, bathrooms, and everyday environments. She emphasizes the importance of inclusive design that considers all users, challenges societal perceptions, and advocates for respectful language. Her personal story underscores the role of family support in overcoming societal barriers. The talk concludes with a call to action for designers to consider the needs of all individuals, ensuring dignity and human rights.

What is one of the main challenges the speaker faces when traveling through airports?

• Booking flights independently

• Finding the correct terminal

• Carrying heavy luggage

• Lack of accessible design for her height

How does the speaker manage to lock the bathroom door?

• Leaving the door unlocked

• By asking for help

• Using a bin to reach the lock

• Using her phone to jam the lock

What issue does the speaker face when ordering coffee?

• The coffee shop is too crowded

• The menu is not visible

• The coffee is too expensive

• The barista cannot see her

What type of shoes is the speaker often offered?

• Sandals

• Sneakers with Velcro straps

• High heels

• Formal leather shoes

What is the speaker's main concern with social media?

• Becoming a meme without consent

• Negative comments

• Difficulty in posting content

• Lack of followers

What does the speaker emphasize about the word 'midget'?

• It is a term of endearment

• It is a neutral term

• It is a slur

• It is a medical term

What condition does the speaker have?

• Achondroplasia

• Osteoporosis

• Scoliosis

• Gigantism

What does the speaker suggest about design?

• It should be cost-effective

• It should consider all users

• It should be innovative

• It should focus on aesthetics

What does the speaker want the audience to consider about design?

• Who is being left out

• Who can profit from it

• How to reduce costs

• How to make it more complex

What is the speaker's ultimate message about design?

• It should be left unchanged

• It is purely functional

• It is a privilege and a responsibility

• It is only for experts