Session Video Space for positioning sign language player 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 […]
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Session Video Space for positioning sign language player 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 […]
Session Video Space for positioning sign language player 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 […]
Session Video Space for positioning sign language player 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 […]
Session Video Space for positioning sign language player You may be an accessibility expert, but it’s likely not everyone or every team in your company has your experience and expertise. It’s also very likely that different teams or departments are at varying stages in their accessibility journey, and working across these multiple teams at different […]
Session Video Space for positioning sign language player New applications and components in web and mobile are being built at light speed. The velocity that companies deliver is at an all time high, and accessibility is seemingly always left out or seen as “too much” for this fast pace. As much as we all want […]
Session Video Space for positioning sign language player Web designers and stakeholders often have resistance against accessibility, especially contrast ratio, appropriate link styles, and visible focus. They cannot imagine how a webdesign can be trendy with these elements. This presentation aims to explain the real expectations of WCAG, create trendy designs, and demonstrate the user […]
Session Video Space for positioning sign language player If you test websites for accessibility issues, you are likely used to identifying issues and making recommendations at the level of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Conversely, if you are a website owner and you get a third-party accessibility audit, the issues and recommendations in the report will […]
Session Video Space for positioning sign language player How do you read a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and associated Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)? What are the differences between the Section 508, WCAG and International VPATs? Gian Wild talks through the layout of a VPAT and how to properly interpret the associated ACR. She discusses […]