Upstream Accessibility - A Contributor's Guide

Explore the critical importance of upstream accessibility in open-source frameworks and its impact on web accessibility for people with disabilities in this 46-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2022. Learn about the barriers that contribute to high inaccessibility rates in public websites and understand the differences between remediating accessibility issues in personal code versus open-source projects. Discover how to identify and fix upstream accessibility problems, address common concerns from open-source maintainers, and implement effective testing methods to ensure usability for individuals with disabilities. Gain insights into the ethos of accessible development, continuous accessibility practices, and the role of FOSS maintainers in creating a more inclusive digital landscape.

Intro
Upstream Accessibility: A Contributor's Guide
Upstream Accessibility A Contributor's Guide
Robles v Domino's Pizza LLC
Raw HTML and CSS
Why we use frameworks
What makes a framework accessible
Just use dark mode, it'll be fine
The ethos of accessible development
Continuous Accessibility
Accessibility and FOSS maintainers
Implementing fixes
Accessibility testing
What maintainers need to know
A world of perfect spheres