Reginé Gilbert
James Weldon Johnson Professor
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
"Nothing about us without us" is a powerful statement that emphasizes the importance of involving people with disabilities in any discussions or decisions that may impact their lives. This principle is especially relevant regarding diversity efforts, as disability is often overlooked or marginalized in discussions of diversity and inclusion. This talk will discuss engaging people with disabilities in meaningful ways rather than tokenizing them or treating them as a checkbox on a diversity checklist.
Nothing about us without us
Regine Gilbert is a user experience designer, educator, and author with over ten years working in technology. She is an Industry Assistant Professor at New York University and has been a consultant for large and small brands. Regine is the author of Inclusive Design for a Digital World, Designing with Accessibility in Mind, published by Apress. She believes in making the world a more inclusive and accessible place.Regine’s areas of research focus are digital accessibility, inclusive design and immersive experiences.In 2019, Regine’s first book, Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind was released through Apress publishing.
