Why does accessibility matter? with Sara Soueidan

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Why does accessibility matter? with Sara Soueidan

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49 minutes

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May 31, 2022

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We ask why accessibility really matters, and why is it so important to get it right? Smashing’s Vitaly Friedman talks in depth to Sara Soueidan to find out.

Released:

May 31, 2022

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