a11yTO Conf

Name: a11yTO Conf 2022 · Toronto
Start: 2022-10-17
End: 2022-10-18
Location: Toronto

a11yTO Conf is a two-day single-track conference of technical talks on digital accessibility.

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Next edition

October 2026

Location

Toronto, Canada

Format

In person

Cadence

Annual

Organiser

a11yTO

About a11yTO Conf

a11yTO Conf is a two-day, single-track conference focused on digital accessibility, held in Toronto.

The programme centres on technical talks with clear, actionable takeaways spanning design, development, research, testing and inclusive practice, alongside networking and community events.

It draws speakers and attendees from around the world and is complemented by side events run by the wider accessibility community.

It is organised by a11yTO, the Accessibility Toronto community.

Editions

Upcoming

Upcoming
2026
22–23 Oct
Toronto
Lineup unknown
2025
16–17 Oct
Toronto
15 speakers
2024
3–4 Oct
Toronto
21 speakers
2023
19–20 Oct
Toronto
21 speakers
2022
17–18 Oct
Toronto
21 speakers
Speakers in 2022Speakers at a11yTO Conf 2022
17–18 OctToronto
Adrian Roselli
Under-Engineered Patterns
Ann Mayer
No Coding Required: Writing Tips for Accessible Content
Anna E. Cook
Annotating Designs for Accessibility
Anna Tendera
Accessibility Research as a Space for Tech Innovation
David Dame
Stakeholders Agrees That Accessibility Is Important but That Does Not Mean They Will Invest in Accessibility
David Swallow
A Web of Anxiety: Developments in Accessibility for People with Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Devon Persing
Setting Accessibility Specialists Up for Success in Organizations
Greg Williams
How COVID-19 Impacted Accessibility - Industry Lessons and Takeaways
Jennifer Payne
Learning from Cognitive and Motor a11y Research
Jonny James
You Can't Teach Giving a Sh*t
Julianna Rowsell
Intentionally Inclusive Product Workflows
Karen Hawkins
Focus People, Focus! Focusing on Focus States for Designers.
Matt May
What We're Here For
Meggan Van Harten
Accessibility in Action: Indigenous Communities
Melanie Sumner
Continuous Accessibility
Michaela Peterhansl
Don't Panic! A Practical Guide to Accessibility
Niki Ramesh
How to Engage Accessibility Champions
Olena Sullivan
Designing for Accessibility, Equity and Fun in Kids Digital Content
Sarah Higley
Datepickers & Dialogs
Scott Vinkle
An Inclusive Design Workflow for Teams
Shell Little
Why We Suck at Hiring Accessible Designers & How to Fix It
2021
20–22 Oct
Toronto
18 speakers

Speakers in 2022Speakers at a11yTO Conf 2022

17–18 OctToronto

Adrian Roselli
Under-Engineered Patterns
Ann Mayer
No Coding Required: Writing Tips for Accessible Content
Anna E. Cook
Annotating Designs for Accessibility
Anna Tendera
Accessibility Research as a Space for Tech Innovation
David Dame
Stakeholders Agrees That Accessibility Is Important but That Does Not Mean They Will Invest in Accessibility
David Swallow
A Web of Anxiety: Developments in Accessibility for People with Anxiety and Panic Disorders

Devon Persing
Setting Accessibility Specialists Up for Success in Organizations
Greg Williams
How COVID-19 Impacted Accessibility - Industry Lessons and Takeaways
Jennifer Payne
Learning from Cognitive and Motor a11y Research
Jonny James
You Can't Teach Giving a Sh*t
Julianna Rowsell
Intentionally Inclusive Product Workflows
Karen Hawkins
Focus People, Focus! Focusing on Focus States for Designers.
Matt May
What We're Here For
Meggan Van Harten
Accessibility in Action: Indigenous Communities
Melanie Sumner
Continuous Accessibility
Michaela Peterhansl
Don't Panic! A Practical Guide to Accessibility
Niki Ramesh
How to Engage Accessibility Champions
Olena Sullivan
Designing for Accessibility, Equity and Fun in Kids Digital Content
Sarah Higley
Datepickers & Dialogs
Scott Vinkle
An Inclusive Design Workflow for Teams
Shell Little
Why We Suck at Hiring Accessible Designers & How to Fix It