In this inaugural episode of The Accessibility Breakdown, Mark and Justin share their experiences from CSUN 2026. They discuss three main topics:
- Accessibility and Security: Justin highlights Radostina (Ina) Tsvetkova’s session on mapping security principles (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) to accessibility principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust), creating a framework for these two fields to better collaborate.
- Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD): The hosts discuss the upcoming 15th anniversary of GAD on May 21st, featuring live events in London, New York City, and Bengaluru, India. They also note leadership changes within the GAAD Foundation.
- The Value of Hallway Conversations: Mark and Justin emphasize how some of the most valuable CSUN experiences happen outside formal sessions – in hallways, bars, and impromptu meetings. They share a story about connecting a PhD student researching accessible flowcharts with accessibility experts by chance.