2023
Semantic Components and Custom Lint Rules for Improving the A11y Mindset
Gaurav Gupta (he/him)
Existing ESlint rules and components for accessibility in HTML, JavaScript, and React may not cover all mistakes made by developers. In response, we automated the detection and resolution of these issues with codebase-specific accessibility ESlint rules and Semantic components. This presentation outlines our approach, provides examples, and highlights potential benefits for your team.
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Behind the Stream - How A11yTalks Creates Accessible Virtual Events
A11y Talks Team
Have you ever wondered how the A11yTalks team, month after month, delivers accessible online events? Our team is excited to let you see behind-the-scenes on how we prepare, perform, and produce high quality and meaningful conversations around digital accessibility.
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Aria Winning, Son? How to Achieve Accessibility Wins on Your Next Project
K-Leigh Marbury (she/her) & Irene Dobbs (she/her)
Overwhelmed by the task of making your project accessible? Come learn how two developers have seen firsthand how tangible and accessible accessibility can be.
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The Human Side of Neurodivergence - A Technologist's Journey
Matthew Saunders (he/him)
Matthew knew from a young age that he was different. Though he didn't know why. It wasn't until he was an adult and really dug into his own daughter's special needs, that he was able to begin a journey of self discovery. We'll talk about his lived experience with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia.
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Benchmark your accessibility and usability testing with the Accessibility Usability Scale (AUS)
Jennifer Chadwick (she/her) and Elana Chapman (she/her)
How do you know if your website or app is accessible? If you're testing with users of assistive technology (AT) and people with disabilities, this gives you real-life experiences that lead to design improvements. But how do you quantify these results? This presentation will explore why a new measurement tool was needed to effectively capture assistive technology user experiences.
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