Workshop with IAAP

Thursday May 28th 2026 14:30–17:00 (CEST, UTC+2).

Hosted by IAAP Nordic 

14:30–14:45 Introduction 

14:45–15:45 Topic presentations (4 short inspirational talks) 

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).

Inspirational presentation and interactive workshop led by: 
Sebastian Glemme, Speech- and language pathologist, Dart – Center for AAC and AT, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

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? 

Inspirational presentation by: 
Lars Holm Sørensen, Accessibility expert, Acquia

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

Interactive session facilitator:
Kitty Toft, Project assistant, IAAP Nordic

Group C: Color, contrast and text in image  

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

Inspirational presentation and interactive workshop led by:
Malin Hammarberg, Senior UX Designer and Accessibility Specialist (CPWA), Funka Foundation

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? 

Inspirational presentation and interactive workshop led by:
Peter Kemeny, Accessibility expert (CPACC, ADS), Funka Foundation

During the workshop session, we will go through what laws and standards say about the use of images and provide recommendations for those who design, commission design or are responsible for ensuring that the final product complies with legal requirements.