Sara Faatz

A geek-at-heart @ProgressSW. Love all things tech, hockey, diving, and boating. Opinions are my own.

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

@DavidGiard So awesome to see you!! Let’s not wait so long till our next in-person meet up!

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

@DavidGiard Thank you! Happy belated birthday to you!!

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

@EngstromJimmy Happy holidays, friends!

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

Something personal is always the best 💜

[Progress Sitefinity @Sitefinity]

The holiday season is upon us!

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[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

Another #dotNETConf is underway. Work should always be this fun!

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

Another #dotNETConf is underway! It was an early start but it is well worth it!

[DeeDee Walsh ⛷🎿❄️ @ddskier]

The #dotNETConf gang started early!

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

@CCOEM Great news! I have a boat drafting 5 ft and plan to transit the lock on Thursday. Do you know if the lock is full draft?

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@AkwyZ @NeilMilliken @debraruh Thank you! I couldn’t agree more.

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

Was honored to spend some time with @AkwyZ @NeilMilliken and @debraruh talking about the human-side of software and the importance of human-centric design and development. A topic that I don't think really gets the attention it deserves. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

[Antonio Vieira Santos @AkwyZ]

Today on #AXSChat Twitter Chat.
98% of over 700 IT experts believe in human-centric software. Shockingly, only 34% are taking action. The gap is real, but awareness is a solid start!
We talk with @sfaatz, the director of the developer relations team at Progress.

@sarbjeetjohal @dhinchcliffe @Aziesmaili @JorgeCunha @GlenGilmore @AndyDRC @Xbond49 @dinisguarda @JudgeWren @pierrepinna @AsieduEdmund @IanLJones98 @BetaMoroney @Nicochan33 @jeancayeux @sonu_monika @baski_LA @mikeflache @enilev @efipm @thomas_dettling @jblefevre60 @debraruh @puneetsinghal22 @NeilMilliken
Full podcast here.
https://t.co/CvvfbQq1kR

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

A6: Knowledge is power. I do believe that most people want to do the right thing. If we raise awareness about accessible design & continue to provide education, people will rise to the occasion. Tech companies & devs should come together to move our industry forward. #AXSChat

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Q6: How can raising awareness about accessible design and procurement standards close the digital divide? What role do tech companies and developers play in this effort? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

A5: Accessibility in software development matters because it democratizes digital experiences. It makes it so anyone who wants to engage can. It makes the user experience better for everyone. And it also sparks innovation. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Q5: Why does accessibility in tech development matter, not only for people with disabilities but for society as a whole? What benefits do we see when everyone is included? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

A4: Accessibility & inclusivity need to be first-class citizens in the app dev process. Curriculum should be modified as needed to ensure its taught and not left as an afterthought. For those who have at their craft for a while, we need to continue to educate them. #AXSChat

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Q4: Groups like Progress are pushing for #accessibility in software development. How can we support these initiatives and hold developers accountable for inclusive design? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

A3: Organizations should adopt accessibility standards for both their internal development projects & their external purchases. There should be training and education for developers and procurement alike. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Q3: Procurement plays a vital role in #accessibility. What steps can organizations take to make sure the tech they create or procure is fully accessible to all users? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

A2: Humans use software. Yet all too often devs fixate on the tech itself & not on the UX. Orgs can ensure they are creating apps & digital platforms that include everyone by educating their dev teams not just on accessibility standards but on the needs of their users. #AXSChat

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Q2: Why is human-centric design crucial in tech development, especially for accessibility? How can organizations ensure they’re creating apps and digital platforms that include everyone? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

@NeilMilliken 100% and we really haven't looked back since. No more than ever it is important that all software development is built with all humans in mind.

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

A1: The pandemic made apps of convenience apps of necessity. Our reliance on technology surged during that time and we haven’t looked back. If we aren’t building applications that are accessible to all users, we are excluding a larger percentage of the population. #AXSChat

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Q1: As society becomes more tech-dependent, how do inaccessible apps and platforms contribute to the growing digital divide? What impact does this have on people with disabilities? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

Oooh…pumpkin spice season is upon us…

[Progress Kendo UI @KendoUI]

It's Pumpkin Spice Latte Day! ☕ 🍂

So naturally we pumpkin spice-ified a Kendo UI theme in ThemeBuilder! 🧡

Enjoy your drink and also your fabulous app UI!

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

@csharpfritz Congratulations to you all. So happy for you guys!

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

@kathryngrayson

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

@k_sasha 😊

[Sara Faatz @sfaatz]

So excited for this next chapter for her 💜

[Hood College Women's Hockey @hood_whockey]

Introducing #21 Sammy Faatz from Cape Coral, Florida! Welcome to the Blazer fam, Sammy!

#GrabTheReins #TheBlazerWay