Web Accessibility in Mind

This meetup equips participants to create inclusive digital experiences. It covers accessibility regulations, best practices, common pitfalls, and hands-on learning with tools.

Target Audience: Mostly Developers, but certainly also interesting for Designers and QA with a little technical background!

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Accessibility: Learn about WCAG 2.1 AA and EN 301 549 regulations through an interactive quiz.
• Best Practices: Discover best practices for accessible design and development, including semantic HTML, style guides, and keyboard navigation.
• Accessibility Pitfalls: Be aware of common accessibility challenges like charts, Figma DevTools HTML generation, and complex components.
• Hands-on Learning: Experience user navigation with screen readers and explore accessibility testing tools like Cypress audits, browser extensions (Silktide), and code editor extensions.

Outcomes:

• Gain a foundational understanding of web accessibility.
• Learn practical approaches for creating accessible interfaces.
• Develop skills for identifying and implementing accessibility improvements collaboratively.

Speakers
Oliver Weiß (Appsfactory GmbH)
JavaScript Tech Lead with full-stack experience. Passionate about knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Eager to connect with Leipzig’s tech community, especially those interested in accessibility and beyond.

Lars Schäfer (Appsfactory GmbH)
Experienced JavaScript Tech Lead with full-stack expertise. Passionate about crafting top-tier products. Committed to creating accessible and inclusive digital experiences.

We do not provide legal advice.