This talk aims to shed light on the consequences of incorrect ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) implementation. In this presentation, Rashmi Katakwar will discuss the good intentions behind ARIA usage and how developers can unknowingly fall into the trap of bad ARIA due to insufficient knowledge. She will brief the five rules of ARIA, with […]
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Micro-interactions and animations can be a really fun way to add a little bit of flair and personality to a website. There are some basic guidelines to follow in general when it comes to animations, but what about when it comes to respecting the preferences of the people that visit? From concept to execution, this […]
Whether it’s FAQs or collapsible forms, accordion elements require extra care and attention when being designed and developed. This talk will go into the basics of structuring an accordion, best practices around ARIA labels and semantic elements, and explore some additional resources for building your accordions with accessibility in mind. Then we’ll step into the […]
Automated accessibility testing has become the norm to bringing accessibility into the development lifecycle. As great as it is to have accessibility in the day to day development, many of the teams that adopt these tools and testing frameworks are overwhelmed by the sheer number of them and do not know where to start. In […]
Every day we have a series of choices to make. Get up early to work out or hit the snooze button? Double foam mocha latte or decaf green tea? Tabs or spaces? Our choices — even the small ones — shape our identities and help frame how we see the world. Today we expect multiple […]
Emerging technologies necessitate an expanded knowledge base and technical proficiency in fields such as digital accessibility. We’re looking at things like how to design user-friendly apps and websites, how to show data in a clear way, how to change businesses for the better, how to start new businesses, and how to come up with new […]
The decision of which theme to start your accessible website with can make a huge difference in how much tweaking and rework is involved down the line. This talk will cover screen readers, and the various theme elements to assist those users. It will also cover a number of WordPress CSS classes that help with […]
Deneb will discuss the reasons an accessible menu is essential to providing a good experience for website visitors. He’ll explore some of the many ways the default menus of various WordPress themes fall short of providing an accessible experience to visitors. He’ll explain how to check a theme’s menu for accessibility, and how to remediate […]
Graphs and charts visualize complex data, making patterns inside datasets easier to understand. An important part of creating data visualizations is ensuring that they are accessible and responsive, so that they may be understood by as many people, using as many kinds of devices as possible. This developer-focused presentation will demonstrate how to create a […]
Keyboard Access is an integral part of web accessibility, and designers, developers and QA engineers should all be aware of this important topic. This presentation will discuss different challenges faced by keyboard-only users on the web. Attendees will learn how to implement keyboard navigation, operability, logical tabbing order, and focus visibility. Along with learning about […]