The Secret Log of the Blind Astronaut

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Accessibility

27. May
09:15 - 09:55 AM (CEST)
E.21 Event Space

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Angel Petrov
- Access Drum
Kalina Boneva
- Access Drum

In this insightful session, the first blind astronaut shares her experiences navigating the challenges of space exploration from a unique perspective. Through engaging anecdotes, she reveals the unexpected obstacles faced in daily tasks and how those hurdles sparked improvements in technology, procedures, and communication for the entire crew. This talk offers a fresh take on how accessibility drives innovation, showing how even small changes in documentation and design can lead to better efficiency, inclusivity, and clarity for all. It’s a powerful reminder that accessibility is a mission-critical aspect of any workflow, whether in space or on Earth.

Takeaways

Accessibility Enhances Clarity and Usability.
Small Adjustments Create Big Impact.
Inclusive Design Drives Innovation.
Effective Communication is Mission-Critical.
Proactive Accessibility is Key.

Prior knowledge

General knowledge about design principles and documentation.

Speakers

Angel Petrov

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I am Angel Petrov – a dedicated puzzle cracker and software entomologist for 20 years. I love improving and simplifying things, discovering and exploring. I like to share my knowledge and be helpful to others. I've been wading into the wilds of accessibility for a while now and encountering unsuspected fantastical creatures and mythological artifacts and find myself often exclaiming, “Yeah, the usual” and less often, “Aha! That's why,'' eager to turn the game around.

Kalina Boneva

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I'm Kalina Boneva – an adventurer and newly hatched QA enthusiast since 2024. When I'm not hunting bugs, you'll find me exploring caves, climbing rock, or training dogs.

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