Breaking Barriers With Accessible Data Visualisation

One of the biggest challenges businesses face when it comes to data visualisation is handling the volume of data and the need for faster processing methods. There's a common misconception that effective data visualisation must be fancy and interactive, but simple visuals can be just as powerful. Ann K. Emery, an expert in the field, believes that accessibility doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive. In this podcast, she shares actionable strategies for creating accessible visualizations with Paulina Rios Maya, Head of Industry Relations at EM360Tech. Key TakeawaysAvoiding red-green colour combinations, Ensuring proper colour contrastUsing direct labelling instead of legends. Avoiding using all-capsUsing grey to highlight important informationEmploying small multiples to simplify complex visualisations. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction00:54 - Defining Accessibility in Data Visualization02:17 - Big A Accessibility Tips06:36 - Little a Accessibility Strategies12:28 - The Future of Data Accessibility