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Inside the Experience of a Native AT User
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Chris Smart brings his lived experience as a native assistive technology user to the conversation on document accessibility. In this episode, Chad Chelius and Dax Castro explore the challenges of balancing technical features with clear navigation, highlighting what truly supports an accessible reading experience.
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Chris Smart has been blind since birth and brings decades of experience navigating the digital world with assistive technology. As a certified trainer in both NVDA and JAWS, he uses his technical skill and personal insight to champion greater accessibility for all.
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