The Human Side of Accessibility

Explore the human side of web accessibility in this 53-minute Devoxx conference talk. Discover why accessibility is often overlooked and how to change the development community's perception of it. Learn to approach accessibility as a fundamental user need rather than an afterthought or regulatory requirement. Gain insights into making accessibility work rewarding and meaningful for developers. Understand the importance of addressing accessibility from the early stages of a project as a critical part of user experience. Get inspired to embrace accessibility as a daily practice and learn how to proactively identify accessibility issues. Explore practical tools and techniques for building accessible and inclusive web applications, including color contrast, animations, semantics, links, focus management, and screen reader compatibility. Discover resources like axe-core, Lighthouse, and inclusive component libraries. Leave with actionable takeaways to improve accessibility practices in your development process and create more inclusive digital experiences.

Intro
Awareness
Accessibility
Developer Experience
User Experience
User Needs Pyramid
Practical Side
Color Contrast
Animations
Semantics
Links
Outline
Focus
Touch Area
Screen Readers
AxeCore
Lighthouse
Ritchie
Inclusive Components
Learning and Baking
Inspiration
Take Ownership
Takeaway
Questions