Automated accessibility test tools find even less than expected
I find myself increasingly asking what value do I get out of existing commercial accessibility testing tools? What do they catch? What do they not catch? I ask because I want to improve on the results, and I also want to know what exactly I need to manually inspect a web page for. So let's start wit
Patrick H. Lauke - These (still) aren't the SCs you're looking for / a11yTO 2023 / 19 October 2023
Version 1 of this talk by @patrick_h_lauke@mastodon.social was a required watching for everyone using WCAG. This updated version promises to be even better.
When auditors provide advice on accessibility issues, it's primarily about the HTML used. But do frontend developers actually know HTML these days?
I wish I were overstating the degree to which this has become an issue. But when I regularly talk to “full-stack developers” who don’t know how to write an unordered list or who don’t know that you can’t nest a button inside of a link, I’m convinced that the term “full-stack” has always been meaningless.
What needs to happen for continuous accessibility to be just as much of a standard practice as continuous integration? In this session, Melanie Sumner will look at a strategic vision for the future of the web that includes a more inclusive web for everyone.
No, APG’s Support Charts Are Not ‘Can I Use’ for ARIA
TL;DR: Despite claims, APG’s support charts are not ARIA support charts and they are not analogous to Can I Use. While brand new and likely to grow, their scope is still strictly APG patterns. Why I Say This I have opinions on the ARIA Authoring Practices Guide (APG). I am…
Using AI as a replacement for interviewing actual users is a brilliant idea if you want to look like you made an effort, but are really looking to fill the page with superficial, stereotyped bullshit.