Dec 18, 2022

Case Studies in Accessible Design

Sabrina Young RGD, Teal Creative Studio, Michael J. Young RGD, Ontario Public Service and Diana Campbell RGD, Alberta Blue Cross

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While many designers are upping their technical skills in accessibility, taking the time to understand the end user is key to creating inclusive designs. Whether you are a new or experienced designer, there is always more to learn about how design is consumed by those with disabilities. Join us as we take a deep dive into three case studies featuring accessibility in design and answer your questions too!

Diana Campbell RGD
Diana walks us through her journey to find purpose in design at Alberta Blue Cross. From soapbox to championship; she shares the ups, the downs and the messy middle of transforming the company's practices to be inclusive for all.

Michael J. Young RGD: Hurry Up and Wait: Design Advice from a Public Servant
Michael reflects on how he's learned to navigate the Ontario government and thrive as an in-house designer. He will share design and career advice from his own journey of learning and re-learning what it means to create accessible designs.

Sabrina Young RGD
Join Sabrina as she recounts Canada Life’s accessibility journey and how her team has set things up to make it easier on designers making accessible files.

Sabrina Young RGD

Teal Creative Studio

Sabrina is an award-winning multidisciplinary designer with 19 years of industry experience ranging from small advertising agencies to large in-house creative teams. Sabrina has a strong focus on user-centric design initiatives and brings a unique analytical and strategically creative perspective to her work. She is also recognized as a digital document accessibility expert.

Michael J. Young RGD

Ontario Public Service

Michael J. Young is a Toronto-based designer, developer, and accessibility specialist. Since 2010, he's been with the Ontario Public Service, developing and overseeing branding and marketing campaigns for the province of Ontario in a small but mighty team of creatives. He's currently pursuing his Masters of Digital Media at Toronto Metropolitan University. Beyond his professional pursuits, Michael enjoys repairing old Macs, honing his culinary skills, and urban exploration via public transit.

Diana Campbell RGD

Alberta Blue Cross

Diana Campbell has been with Alberta Blue Cross® for the past 13 years, most recently as the Senior Manager of Digital Governance and Strategy. Prior to that, Diana in leadership roles within design, digital operations and web communications. Through her role, Diana has been recognized for her extraordinary commitment to innovation, purpose-driven strategy and customer experience. Focusing on long-term sustainable business practices and operational efficiencies, she has brought in new business growth and increasing retention rate on a multitude of digital platforms. Diana has an educational background in design, strategy, usability, change management, project management, digital marketing and behavioural economics. Outside of work she regularly volunteers within the accessibility/DEI space and spends most of her time with her two children.