Embedding Accessibility
A presentation at CascadiaJS in in Seattle, WA, USA by Aaron Gustafson
Embedding Accessibility Aaron Gustafson aaron-gustafson.com
About Me • Working on the web since ’96 • Accessibility since Y2k • Principal Technical Program Manager, Microsoft • Author, Adaptive Web Design • Editor-in-chief, A List Apart • Founder, WebWeWant.fyi Previously • • • • Web Standards & Accessibility Evangelist, Microsoft Edge Allyship Program Lead, Web Experiences, Microsoft Web Apps editor, W3C Manager, Web Standards Project
About Me • Working on the web since ’96 • Accessibility since Y2k • Principal Technical Program Manager, Microsoft • Author, Adaptive Web Design • Editor-in-chief, A List Apart • Founder, WebWeWant.fyi Previously • • • • Web Standards & Accessibility Evangelist, Microsoft Edge Allyship Program Lead, Web Experiences, Microsoft Web Apps editor, W3C Manager, Web Standards Project
Embedding accessibility starts with fostering a diverse & inclusive culture
D&I drives value Diverse teams build better products
Disabilities are designed
Technology creates disabilities too
Learning & growth are key
Accessibility is a market opportunity
Change takes time but it’s worth it
Typical process Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Reactionary accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Checklist-driven accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain
Accessibility is a journey, not a destination
Embedding accessibility starts with fostering a diverse & inclusive culture
Thanks so much for listening To discuss… Aaron Gustafson @AaronGustafson @Aaron@front-end.social aaron-gustafson.com
In this session, I discuss the many reasons companies should prioritize accessibility, how to build a culture of accessibility, and what it can mean for their bottom line.
