http://front-trends.com/ Understanding accessibility mechanics is the key to good interface design. Using ARIA to manipulate the browser’s accessibility tree means you can create interfaces in HTML, SVG and even Web Components that are accessible to assistive technologies, without compromising on functionality or design. Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/LeonieWatson/aria-accessibility-apis-coding-like-you-give-a-damn-2015

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