Making Digital Accessibility a Priority with Jaime Walke @Booking

Guest Jaime Walke, a principal UX writer and content designer at Booking.com, sheds light on his journey in the tech world, his role at Booking.com, and the company's pioneering work in UX writing. (01:22)

Jaime shares insights into the growth of the UX writing team at Booking.com, from a small team of 7-8 members to a flourishing team of nearly 80. (01:58)

The duo discuss a project at Booking.com called A11y, which is dedicated to making products accessible for everyone and complying with legal standards. (03:24)

Jaime Walke emphasizes the ethical considerations around accessibility, and its potential business benefits, given the increased buying power of people with accessibility needs. (19:14)

Jaime Walke talks about his role in creating an inclusive screen reader experience for users, and why UX writing plays a crucial role in promoting accessibility. (23:39)

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