Description
It is our responsibility to make the web a place where everyone, regardless of ability, can perform the same functions and get the same information. In a perfect world, accessibility would be baked into the way we design, develop, and test projects. Unfortunately, whether due to a lack of information, motivation, or something else, reality falls short of this. Even though organizations can be slow to make accessibility a priority, individuals can still do their part to make the code and content that they create more accessible.
This talk examines some of the reasons people fail to make their work accessible, and offers ways people can be more empowered to make accessibility a priority in the future. Attendees will leave with:
- a familiarity with accessibility standards and guidelines
- strategies for identifying accessibility issues
- actionable steps to improve accessibility
- resources to take a deeper dive into accessibility
Qymana Botts
Web Developer @ NerderyArmed with an arsenal of programming languages, about 6 or 7 musical instruments, and a comically robust knowledge of video game lore, Qymana Botts is a quirky, enthusiastic dev on a quest to contribute a verse to this powerful play. Formerly a globetrotting music teacher, she made the transition to tech in 2017. Now, she works as a Software Engineer at Nerdery in Chicago. She is also an IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).