Workshop with IAAP

Thursday May 28th 2026 14:15–17:00.

Hosted by IAAP Nordic 

14:15–14:30 Introduction 

14:30–15:30 Topic presentations (4 short inspirational talks) 

15:30–15:45 Break and group allocation 

15:45–16:45 Interactive workshops in groups 

16:45–17:00 Plenary wrap-up 

We begin with short inspirational talks on four different topics. After listening to the talks, participants choose which interactive session – including practical exercises – they would like to join. 

Group A: Communicating with Images 

Visual literacy – how we interpret and understand images. Even more important for certain target groups (autism, intellectual disabilities).

During the workshop session, we will write letters to each other and combine text and images. 

Group B: Alternative Text Descriptions (ALT Text) 

What is the purpose, who is it for, how do you write it – and doesn’t AI solve everything? 

During the workshop session, we will review existing ALT texts, write our own, and receive feedback. 

Group C: Color, Form and Contrast 

Many people think accessibility is about technology, but a great deal is about design, layout, form, placement, size, appearance, and much more. 

During the workshop session, we will review good and poor examples of digital design and carry out practical exercises on readability and graphic accessibility. 

Group D: What Does the Law Actually Say? 

How and when may or should images be used, why are there only requirements for text alternatives, and how do you verify that a design is accessible? 

During the workshop session, we will review and use testing tools and provide recommendations for those who design, commission design, or are responsible for ensuring that the results meet accessibility requirements.