Accessibility Sessions at 2025 Esri Federal GIS Conference
The Esri Federal GIS Conference is returning to Washington D.C. from February 24 to 26, showcasing a variety of engaging sessions. At Esri, we value this opportunity to connect with federal employees, allowing us to better understand how we can support their vital work.
This year, we are offering two sessions dedicated to the enhancement of accessibility in Esri applications. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the applicable accessibility standards, explore best practices, and discover ways to improve accessibility in the maps and applications they create.
2025 Sessions
Mapping and GIS: Accessibility Essentials
Monday, February 24, 3:00-4:00 PM EST, Room 156 WEWCC
Are you ensuring that your maps and apps are accessible for a wide range of users? Join us to learn the essentials of digital accessibility to improve your GIS solutions and compliance with accessibility criteria. This presentation includes a brief introduction to accessibility terminology, standards, and guidelines as well as an exploration of recommended practices to improve accessibility in mapping and applications. Additionally, discover assistive technologies and testing tools available to evaluate and remediate according to accessibility best practices.
Presenters: @CharmelMenzel and @KarlFrantz
Web Apps in ArcGIS: Accessibility Best Practices
Tuesday, February 25, 2:45-3:45 PM EST, Room 144B WEWCC
How accessible are your apps? When you design web apps with accessibility best practices, you help individuals of all abilities to interact with and understand your content. Discover how to optimize your support for screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive technologies. Obtain tips on improving color contrast, adding alternative text, and testing for accessibility, all while crafting more inclusive web app experiences with web app builders.
Presenters: @CharmelMenzel and @KarlFrantz
Esri Showcase
If you have questions and would like to discuss accessibility best practices, please stop by the Accessibility booth in the Showcase or reach out to Karl Frantz (kfrantz@esri.com) and Charmel Menzel (cmenzel@esri.com) to set-up a meeting during the conference.
Accessibility booth in Showcase
Additional Resources
At Esri, we are committed to creating accessible products and services compatible with the latest assistive technology.
Accessibility Conformance Reports
Esri Community - Accessibility Board