Needs Review: How to QA and Fix Issues Flagged by Automated Scanners
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Automated accessibility scanners like Accessibility Checker, WAVE, axe, and SiteImprove flag issues that require human review or judgment. When you see these issues, you need to assess if they are an accessibility failure and, if so, how to fix them. These “Needs Review” issues are among the most common issues we get asked about.
In this presentation, Amber will provide real-world examples of elements that flag in automated accessibility reports and discuss how to assess if they’re truly problems. Attendees will learn how to think critically about and act on reports delivered by Accessibility Checker and similar accessibility browser extensions.
About the Speaker: Amber Hinds
Amber Hinds is the CEO of Equalize Digital, maker of the Accessibility Checker plugin and a leader in the WordPress accessibility space. Amber is the lead organizer of the WordPress Accessibility Meetup and a board member of WP Accessibility Day, a nonprofit that runs a 24-hour virtual conference on WordPress accessibility. Since 2010, she has led teams building websites and web applications for nonprofits, K-12 and higher education institutions, government agencies, and businesses of all sizes, and has become a passionate accessibility advocate.
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Live captions and post-event transcription: GoDaddy
- Organizer: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
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Event Details:
This meetup will be held at 11 AM Eastern via Zoom webinars.
Registration on Zoom is required to attend. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917897477624/WN_n-s-Pr0uQiO9j5T8ySouGw
Accessibility & Accommodations:
This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned.
Slide links will be provided when applicable, and presenters are encouraged to make slides as accessible as possible with alternative text for images, etc.
We're working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation.
All are welcome to attend. If you need specific accommodations to make this meetup work for you, please contact an organizer, and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct:
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all, and all members must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct.
By RSVPing to this meetup, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have concerns that the Online Code of Conduct is not being followed, please contact an organizer.