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    GAAD Event: Navigating maps with a screen reader: a conversation

    A dive into interactive web maps and a screen reader user’s experience.

    5/21/2026 1:01:00 AM

    Computer displaying interactive web map, with headphones on keyboard.

    A screen reader user and a digital map creator discuss the challenges and best practices of making interactive web maps that work for everyone.

    The State of Minnesota's Office of Accessibility will host a conversation between a screen reader user and a map maker to discuss key accessibility questions including:

    • Are some types of web maps easier to use than others?
    • What are common barriers for screen reader users when using web maps?
    • How can map designers/creators make maps more accessible?
    • Are there certain "cheat codes" that assistive technology (AT) users can use when navigating web maps?
    • Is it ok for web map creators to create custom navigation for their maps?

    Speakers:

    • Lolly Lijewski, retired digital accessibility coordinator and audio description consultant
    • Jason Ewert, GIS Application Analyst, MNIT Partnering with MPCA

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    Please join the conversation Thursday, May 21, at 1 p.m. Central. This session will run one hour .

    The event includes CART captions and ASL interpreting services.

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