Impact Of The Right-To-Repair Revolution On Tech Writers

Explore the evolving landscape of technical documentation in the wake of groundbreaking right-to-repair legislation with Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit. As 20% of the US population gains legal access to repair their electronics, the implications for tech writers are profound and far-reaching. This pivotal shift not only empowers consumers and independent repair shops but also sets new precedents for manufacturers' documentation practices. In this insightful one-hour presentation, Wiens will unravel how recent legislative victories are reshaping the way technical documentation is crafted and accessed. Discover the criteria that determine whether a company must make its service manuals public, explore the efforts by manufacturers to comply (or not) with these regulations, and understand the terminology challenges that need addressing to maximize the utility of these laws for consumers. Moreover, learn about the ongoing battle to extend these rights across the United States and globally. Whether you're a technical writer, content strategist, or simply intrigued by the intersection of technology, law, and sustainability, this session promises valuable insights into making technical information more accessible and useful than ever before. Can’t make it? Register, and we’ll send you a link you can use to watch a recording when it’s convenient for you. This educational web presentation is brought to you by The Content Wrangler and sponsored by Heretto, a powerful component content management (CCMS) platform to deploy help and API docs in a single portal designed to delight your customers.