Explore web accessibility testing techniques in this 30-minute JSConf talk by Adrián Bolonio. Learn about the importance of creating inclusive web applications for users with disabilities and age-related impairments. Discover how to combine automated accessibility tests with manual testing to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Gain insights into various tools and methods, including browser development tools, Lighthouse, GitHub Actions, screen readers, and browser extensions like axe, ARC Toolkit, and WAVE. Understand the different types of impairments and how to address them in web design. Equip yourself with the knowledge to create more effective, efficient, and satisfying user experiences for all, regardless of abilities or limitations.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Accessibility (a11y)
Web Accessibility (ally)
Types of impairment
Use the development tools of the browser
Lighthouse
GitHub Actions
Screen Readers Screen readers are software programs that allow blind or visually impaired users to read the text that is played on the computer screen with a speech
axe chrome extension
ARC Toolkit
Accessibility Insights
WAVE (web accessibility evaluation tool)
Chrome Development Tools
Firefox Development Tools
Introduction to Web Accessibility
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