Accessibility Testing with Chrome DevTools

Did you know you can use the Chrome DevTools to test whether your website is build in an accessible way? If not, let's explore together. In this session, we will explore how we can best use DevTools to our advantage in accessibility testing, discuss what to test for and why and how to incorporate both automated and manual testing in your development cycles.

Chrome DevTools offer a variety of options for accessibility testing, including simulations for visual impairments, checking for accessibility labels, color contrast and insights into the accessibility tree. We will discuss these techniques, as well as common sources of accessibility issues and how to approach them. We will also explore how to convince your team or manager to invest in accessibility testing and where to focus your attention if you have limited time & resources.

Let's make the web more accessible, one page at a time!

Hands-On Web Accessibility: Making Real Impact

In a world increasingly reliant on digital platforms, ensuring accessibility isn't just a legal requirement—it's a moral imperative and a smart business move. But how do we bridge the gap between theory and practice? Join me in this session as we delve into the nitty-gritty of integrating web accessibility into real-life projects.

From inception to execution, I'll guide you through the practical process of weaving accessibility into your projects seamlessly. We'll explore strategies to win over stakeholders, garner support, and build a robust framework for accessibility. Drawing from real-life experiences, I'll share insights on auditing large projects, structuring the accessibility process, and identifying key players to involve.

But this isn't just about theory; it's about getting our hands dirty. Through practical examples and demonstrations, we'll learn what to test for, how to prioritize accessibility features, and how to implement changes effectively.

This session will equip you with the tools and know-how to make accessibility a tangible reality in your projects. Join me in making the web a more inclusive space, one project at a time.

Bridging the Empathy Gap - Inclusive Web Development for Everyone

As developers, designers or UX specialists it’s our responsibility to ensure inclusive experience on the products and services we create. But how can we relate to user experiences that may differ so much from our own? How can we test our code to make it as accessible as possible for a large audience?

Let’s explore together how we can create accessible experiences, robust components and in the long run benefit ALL our users. This interactive talk will guide you through your accessibility journey, show tools and techniques to get started with accessibility testing, and provide you with actionable steps to get started.

Web Accessibility DeepDive

You want to go beyond roughly meeting guidelines but actually create products that cater a large audience and their needs? To not only fulfil requirements but actually create mindful content & empathic code? Anybody working in tech has the responsibility to provide an inclusive, accessible experience. Let's dive into web accessibility best practices, testing & auditing strategies and well-guarded WCAG secrets to take your project to the next level.

Beyond Compliance: Testing for a more Accessible Web

You want to go beyond roughly meeting guidelines but actually create products that cater a large audience and their needs? To not only fulfill requirements but actually create mindful content & empathic code? Anybody working in tech has the responsibility to provide an inclusive, accessible experience. Let's dive into web accessibility best practices, testing & auditing strategies, and well-guarded WCAG secrets to take your project to the next level.

Headless in Times of Accessibility

Web Accessibility is not only legally required in many countries, but it is also an essential tool to make the web a more inclusive place for all. And while it’s a necessity for some, it benefits all of us: Through improved performance, better usability, and clearer design. A Headless CMS can pave the way for you here - using the example of Storyblok, we will explore how. We will have a closer look at headline hierarchies, color contrast, alternative text, and keyboard accessibility as well as creating accessible content and code - in a mixture of live demo, background context, and real-life examples.

Demystifying Web Accessibility

Accessibility is a decisive tool to make the internet a more inclusive place, it is absolutely crucial and despite the popular belief that only a small user group is affected, it benefits every single one of us. The reality doesn’t yet reflect that, though - accessibility often just seems like an afterthought.
I will show the benefits of implementing accessibility and eliminate some of the prejudices. ​I want the audience to take away the fact that it's rather easy to get started, that a little bit is better than nothing and give them helpful tools to put their motivation into action.

First public delivery at Codeland 2021