Discover how fixing accessibility issues post-release creates a recurring cycle of expensive rework and team frustration.
Learn how integrating accessibility practices into each stage of the agile workflow prevents last-minute issues and saves time.
Understand how cognitive biases like status quo, framing effects, and loss aversion act as blockers to prioritizing accessibility.
Incorporate accessibility into planning by agreeing on standards like WCAG and using AI tools for initial research and discovery.
Shift your mindset from traditional metrics to understanding accessibility's ROI through reduced legal risk, expanded markets, and brand inclusivity.
Address the fear that accessibility slows teams down by front-loading work and using tools to create clear acceptance criteria.
Get an overview of the EAA, including its compliance deadline, scope for e-commerce, and reliance on WCAG 2.1 AA as a technical standard.
Learn how to use AI tools like Google's NotebookLM to query and understand complex documents like the EAA by sourcing from trusted materials.
Create accessible design systems from the start by using tools for color contrast and leveraging AI to generate color palettes.
Address the limitations of tools like Figma by training designers and annotating designs with accessibility details for a smooth handoff.
Recognize that accessibility knowledge varies among engineers and see why structured training is crucial for establishing a baseline of understanding.
Ensure engineers have all necessary information upfront by defining requirements for zoom, keyboard navigation, states, motion, and screen readers.
Use a simple, five-step manual checklist to test for content sense, zoom, keyboard navigation, color contrast, and screen reader compatibility.
Explore how AI can boost productivity for repetitive tasks while acknowledging the need for human moderation and the ethics of AI-generated content.
Commit to shifting left by applying one small idea, such as improving ticket criteria or collaborating with designers on annotations.
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56:01Dirk Ginader
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29:28Karl Gvoves
24:30Emma Dawson
50:38Artur Ortega
56:00Karl Groves
31:30Ramona Domen
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