Sara Faatz
@sfaatz
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A geek-at-heart @ProgressSW. Love all things tech, hockey, diving, and boating. Opinions are my own.
Florida, USA
Joined October 2008
Something personal is always the best 💜.
The holiday season is upon us! . Wondering what to get your loved ones this holiday season? . Nothing says “I get you” like a personalized journey. 💜 . With Sitefinity, you can make the holidays magical again:
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A6: Knowledge is power. I do believe that most people want to do the right thing. If we raise awareness about accessible design & continue to provide education, people will rise to the occasion. Tech companies & devs should come together to move our industry forward. #AXSChat.
Q6: How can raising awareness about accessible design and procurement standards close the digital divide? What role do tech companies and developers play in this effort? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
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A5: Accessibility in software development matters because it democratizes digital experiences. It makes it so anyone who wants to engage can. It makes the user experience better for everyone. And it also sparks innovation. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
Q5: Why does accessibility in tech development matter, not only for people with disabilities but for society as a whole? What benefits do we see when everyone is included? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
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A4: Accessibility & inclusivity need to be first-class citizens in the app dev process. Curriculum should be modified as needed to ensure its taught and not left as an afterthought. For those who have at their craft for a while, we need to continue to educate them. #AXSChat.
Q4: Groups like Progress are pushing for #accessibility in software development. How can we support these initiatives and hold developers accountable for inclusive design? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
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A3: Organizations should adopt accessibility standards for both their internal development projects & their external purchases. There should be training and education for developers and procurement alike. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
Q3: Procurement plays a vital role in #accessibility. What steps can organizations take to make sure the tech they create or procure is fully accessible to all users? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
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A2: Humans use software. Yet all too often devs fixate on the tech itself & not on the UX. Orgs can ensure they are creating apps & digital platforms that include everyone by educating their dev teams not just on accessibility standards but on the needs of their users. #AXSChat.
Q2: Why is human-centric design crucial in tech development, especially for accessibility? How can organizations ensure they’re creating apps and digital platforms that include everyone? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
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A1: The pandemic made apps of convenience apps of necessity. Our reliance on technology surged during that time and we haven’t looked back. If we aren’t building applications that are accessible to all users, we are excluding a larger percentage of the population. #AXSChat.
Q1: As society becomes more tech-dependent, how do inaccessible apps and platforms contribute to the growing digital divide? What impact does this have on people with disabilities? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
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Was honored to spend some time with @AkwyZ @NeilMilliken and @debraruh talking about the human-side of software and the importance of human-centric design and development. A topic that I don't think really gets the attention it deserves. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong.
Today on #AXSChat Twitter Chat. 98% of over 700 IT experts believe in human-centric software. Shockingly, only 34% are taking action. The gap is real, but awareness is a solid start!.We talk with @sfaatz, the director of the developer relations team at Progress. @sarbjeetjohal
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So excited for this next chapter for her 💜.
Introducing #21 Sammy Faatz from Cape Coral, Florida! Welcome to the Blazer fam, Sammy! . #GrabTheReins #TheBlazerWay
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@AlyssaNicoll And if you want to know a little more about the new component (available in Angular, React, Vue and Blazor) @EdCharbeneau and @samidip share a short little description =>
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Love our new AI Prompt component. Only thing that would make it better would be if it really came with @AlyssaNicoll as the AI assistant. .
🎬 Cast in order of appearance: . 👉 Distressed developer desperately digging for a decent component library: @kathryngrayson .👉 AI Prompt Component with 100% sparkling personality: @AlyssaNicoll . P.S. Check out the AI Prompt for yourself:
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London friends - If you are a developer working w/ component libraries or CMS platforms, consider joining one of the Progress focus groups in London on 30 Jan at QEII Centre. Check out the times, the perks & fill out the form to get started.
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Can't wait! I mean, it has to be an awesome livestream if it has a theme song by none other than the amazing gents @ @bucketsnboards ! Join us for the #CodeItLive #Thankmas stream & help raise money for @WCKitchen. starting at 9 a.m. ET Dec 15!.
This is the perfect charity stream theme song! 🎶 . Huge shoutout to the incredibly talented musical maestros @bucketsnboards for crafting this insanely catchy #Thankmas tune that's got our hearts warm! 💓. It's for a great cause - catch the deets in the next post!
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It’s been an amazing #DevReach23 day 1. And we’re ending it the best way we know how! The fabulous @richcampbell talking about the future of software followed by a party!
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