A11y North #8 | Testing & Learning

After a much needed summer break, we're back with the first event of our autumn/winter schedule. We can't wait to see you all again!

Location: Hippo Digital, Leeds accessed via The Brew Society

We have two great sessions lined up for our return, as well as the usual pizza and drinks:

How to Fail an Accessibility Audit: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Beth Kish & Richard Walker - Answer Digital

Preparing for an accessibility audit can be a daunting experience. In this talk we'll share insights from our testing and consulting work, cutting through the noise by sharing what not to do. By understanding these "anti-patterns," you'll learn how to embed accessibility into your process and turn a difficult audit into a positive experience.

Everyday Accessibility (how to do a little A11y every day)
Ady Stokes & Scott Kenyon - Ministry of Testing

Accessibility is often an unconsidered system quality criteria or non-functional requirement in software development. Many testers, developers, designers and product owners do not understand that there are opportunities to consider accessibility throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Furthermore, they are unaware that advocating for and testing accessibility can be a daily practice with just a few simple adjustments to their mindset and approach.

This talk will include a brief introduction to digital accessibility, explaining why it is a human right. The ways in which you can consider, advocate for, and perform accessibility tests as part of your everyday routine.

Agenda timings TBC

Access requirements: there is ramp access between The Brew Society and Hippo Digital, but if you have any specific accessibility questions please reach out to use at access@a11ynorth.com