Embedding Accessibility

A presentation at CascadiaJS in June 2024 in Seattle, WA, USA by Aaron Gustafson

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Embedding Accessibility Aaron Gustafson aaron-gustafson.com

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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

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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

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Embedding accessibility starts with fostering a diverse & inclusive culture

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D&I drives value Diverse teams build better products

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Disabilities are designed

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Technology creates disabilities too

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Learning & growth are key

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Accessibility is a market opportunity

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Change takes time but it’s worth it

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Typical process Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Reactionary accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Checklist-driven accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Holistic accessibility approach Plan Design Develop Test Deploy Maintain

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Accessibility is a journey, not a destination

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Embedding accessibility starts with fostering a diverse & inclusive culture

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Thanks so much for listening To discuss… Aaron Gustafson @AaronGustafson @Aaron@front-end.social aaron-gustafson.com