We all love shopping, don’t we? But when there are blockers to complete the purchase or add something to the cart, it just adds to frustration and disappointment that takes you someplace where you can complete the purchase. This could result into loss of revenue and customers. In today’s diverse digital space, ensuring that your […]
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Almost every website uses cards. They guide users to new content and usually consist of a title, an image, an excerpt and a “learn more” link. Seems simple enough, but from an accessibility standpoint, cards present some challenges, and many popular WordPress themes don’t get it right out of the box. In this talk, Tina […]
Explore how cognitive disabilities intersect with digital accessibility as we uncover the complexities of cognitive and neurological disabilities and shed light on their impact on digital experiences. Uncovering common pitfalls that can inadvertently exclude users with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, migraines, and more, we’ll review real-world examples and practical insights. Learn how small changes […]
Over the past two years, in collaboration with the /r/blind community, we conducted a web accessibility survey across many online communities to gather feedback from individuals with disabilities about their web accessibility experiences and associated challenges. Over the course of 2023, despite platform concerns from Reddit regarding accessibility, the survey received over 1,200 submissions. This […]
Automated accessibility tools like Lighthouse and Axe are excellent for quickly detecting issues on your site. However, they can’t replace the value of human experience in testing for accessibility. To ensure your site is truly accessible, it’s necessary to perform manual testing, either by yourself or with actual users, rather than relying solely on automated […]
Today, accessibility is not only a legal requirement but a moral obligation. As software teams embrace the agile method of software development, it is important for accessibility to be seamlessly incorporated into this iterative process too. During this talk, the speaker will explore important aspects of agile accessibility for product managers, designers, software developers and […]
Digital accessibility is an important feature in the development and design of digital components we use every day, but despite the importance and compliance guidelines, a number of people with disabilities still struggle to engage with digital platforms. There are currently several laws that enforce Accessibility standards and guidelines around the world, however in Africa, […]
In this talk, we will delve into the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, focusing on each rule to understand its importance and practical implications. Each criterion will be discussed in detail, including its purpose, common issues that may arise, and solutions to ensure compliance. Detailed Outline Introduction to WCAG 2.2 Overview of the guidelines […]
Security measures and accessibility don’t always play nice. Captchas, timed logins, alert pop-ups, gated content, and modals are often used for security but not all assistive technology can get their users past the barriers. We’ll look at practical and straightforward ways to implement open source, secure, and accessible solutions that will keep people from abandoning […]
Page builders, such as Elementor and Divi, can make building a website easier, but are they really accessible? Scarlett will be diving into the accessibility concerns and common issues that come with using page builders. She’ll be going over the accessibility red flags you need to look out for, some common fixes, and the do’s […]