Emma Dawson

Oh S***! There's a New Accessibility Law and I'm Not Ready!

You have a 50% chance of acquiring a disability by age 65. Learn why accessibility is not a legal chore, but a personal necessity for every developer.

Oh S***! There's a New Accessibility Law and I'm Not Ready!
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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`.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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