This session aims to promote the use of alt-text, colorblind-friendly palettes, and the multi-dimensional visualization and sonification of LSST data with the purpose of a more inclusive science communication. This will help to improve accessibility for visually impaired people in the Rubin/LSST community, and can also benefit education and outreach-related activities. The Community Science Team will present their efforts in this regard with respect to documentation and tutorials for Data Preview 0, and the TVS Data Visualizations and Representation subgroup will also present their work and findings. Time will be set aside for an open discussion of related challenges and potential solutions. All are welcome. Please contact the session chairs if you would like to contribute to this session.

Co-Chairs for this Session:
Sara Bonito, Andres A. Plazas Malagon, Sabina Ustamujic (remote), Laura Venuti (remote), Sally Macfarlane (remote)

Agenda:

• (15+5) min talk by Sara Bonito: "TVS Data Visualizations and Representation subgroup activities"
• (15+5) min talk by Andres A. Plazas Malagon: “Accessibility efforts and plans within Rubin’s Community Science Team”
• (15+5) min talk by Riley Clarke: "Rubin Rhapsodies: Sonification of Rubin Data for Enhanced Exploration and Accessibility"
• 30 min: open discussion of related challenges and potential solutions