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Accessibility in JavaScript refers to the ability of a website or application to be used by people with disabilities. This includes providing features such as support for keyboard navigation, alternative text for images, and high-contrast color schemes. Accessible JavaScript also means that code is written in a way that can be understood and used by all users, regardless of their disability.
React Summit 2023React Summit 2023
109 min
Web Accessibility for Ninjas: A Practical Approach for Creating Accessible Web Applications
Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll equip you with the tools and techniques you need to create accessible web applications. We’ll explore the principles of inclusive design and learn how to test our websites using assistive technology to ensure that they work for everyone.
We’ll cover topics such as semantic markup, ARIA roles, accessible forms, and navigation, and then dive into coding exercises where you’ll get to apply what you’ve learned. We’ll use automated testing tools to validate our work and ensure that we meet accessibility standards.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create accessible websites that work for everyone, and you’ll have hands-on experience using the latest techniques and tools for inclusive design and testing. Join us for this awesome coding workshop and become a ninja in web accessibility and inclusive design!
React Summit 2022React Summit 2022
161 min
Web Accessibility in JavaScript Apps
Workshop
Often we see JavaScript damaging the accessibility of a website. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes and how to use JS in your favor to actually enhance the accessibility of your web apps!
In this workshop we’ll explore multiple real-world examples with accessibility no-nos, and you'll learn how to make them work for people using a mouse or a keyboard. You’ll also learn how screen readers are used, and I'll show you that there's no reason to be afraid of using one!
Join me and let me show you how accessibility doesn't limit your solutions or skills. On the contrary, it will make them more inclusive!
By the end, you will:- Understand WCAG principles and how they're organized- Know common cases where JavaScript is essential to accessibility- Create inclusive links, buttons and toggleble elements- Use live regions for errors and loading states- Integrate accessibility into your team workflow right away- Realize that creating accessible websites isn’t as hard as it sounds ;)
TestJS Summit 2021TestJS Summit 2021
85 min
Automated accessibility testing with jest-axe and Lighthouse CI
Workshop
Do your automated tests include a11y checks? This workshop will cover how to get started with jest-axe to detect code-based accessibility violations, and Lighthouse CI to validate the accessibility of fully rendered pages. No amount of automated tests can replace manual accessibility testing, but these checks will make sure that your manual testers aren't doing more work than they need to.
React Summit Remote Edition 2021React Summit Remote Edition 2021
91 min
Creating Accessible React Native Apps
Workshop
React Native is a framework used to create native iOS and Android apps in a way web developers may already be familiar with. But how do you ensure your React Native apps are inclusive and usable everyone? Scott will share tips on how to test and build React Native apps with accessibility baked-in!