Emma Dawson
Oh S***! There's a New Accessibility Law and I'm Not Ready!
#1about 2 minutes
Why making your products accessible is so important
Over 20% of the global population has a disability, making accessibility a crucial consideration for your future self, friends, and family.
#2about 3 minutes
A brief overview of European accessibility legislation
The European Accessibility Act builds on previous laws to cover private digital products and services, referencing the EN 301 549 standard and WCAG.
#3about 4 minutes
Start by understanding how people with disabilities use the web
Before writing any code, learn about the diverse assistive technologies people use to navigate the web, such as joysticks and braille displays.
#4about 5 minutes
How to perform essential keyboard accessibility testing
Test for common keyboard navigation issues like unreachable elements, keyboard traps, and missing focus indicators by using semantic HTML and avoiding `outline: none`.
#5about 2 minutes
Using automated tools to find common accessibility issues
Leverage browser extensions like Axe DevTools or Wave to automatically detect 30-50% of accessibility problems and get guidance on how to fix them.
#6about 6 minutes
Getting started with screen readers and ARIA attributes
Learn the basics of screen reader testing to understand when to use ARIA attributes like `aria-label`, `aria-expanded`, and `role="alert"` for better user feedback.
#7about 2 minutes
Integrating accessibility checks into your development pipeline
Automate accessibility checks further by adding linting rules, Storybook plugins, and end-to-end tests with tools like Playwright into your CI/CD pipeline.
#8about 2 minutes
Making accessibility a core part of your development process
Shift from fixing accessibility issues later to embedding them into your entire software development lifecycle, from design to user testing.
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