Accessibility
More than Just Screen Readers and ARIA
Joel Saupe
sau.pe/a11y
The Journey into Accessibility
Learn the Types of Disabilities
- Cognitive Impairments
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Visual Impairments
- Hearing Impairments
- Physical/Mobility Impairments
It Starts as a Design Problem
“Accessible design is good design – it benefits people who don’t have disabilities as well as people who do. Accessibility is all about removing barriers and providing the benefits of technology for everyone.”
Steve Ballmer
What Even is Accessibility First Development?
Accessibility === Usability
Negativity Bias
People remember the bad more than the good
Your app will never be 100% accessible