A11yNYC Meetup: Indigenous worldviews and accessibility in design with Elina Ashimbayeva
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Summary
The Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) is hosting a webcast on July 7, 2026, featuring Elina Ashimbayeva who will discuss how every product carries a worldview. Drawing on indigenous knowledge from Aotearoa New Zealand and examples from accessibility and AI design, the talk explores why worldview work should be treated as foundational rather than optional in design and product development.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor good or bad, every product shipped carries a worldview.
Drawing on indigenous learnings from Aotearoa New Zealand, and examples from accessibility and AI design, Elina Ashimbayeva will explore what happens when worldview work is treated as foundational rather than optional.
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