Thiago Carmo, managing director of Passion for Social, discusses the importance of manual accessibility testing and lived experience in ensuring digital inclusivity. He highlights that automated tools can miss significant issues, emphasizing the need for human insight to address cognitive barriers and improve user experiences. Accessibility should focus on equitable participation for all.
Shivansh Mathur discusses the critical importance of digital accessibility, emphasizing that it should be a necessity rather than an option. He highlights the legal requirements in the UK, the economic impact of neglecting accessibility, and the role of AI in improving web design while stressing the need for human empathy in the development process.
Corey Vilhauer discusses the intersection of accessible writing and generative engine optimization (GEO), emphasizing that both advocate for clear headings, plain language, and meaningful content structure. By leveraging GEO's focus on AI search visibility, accessibility practitioners can strengthen their arguments for editorial accessibility, ultimately benefiting both human readers and AI systems.
Shadrack William Kyei discusses the limitations of automated accessibility tools in ensuring web and document accessibility. Despite high scores from tools like WAVE and Adobe Acrobat, manual checks reveal critical accessibility issues. Kyei emphasizes the need for human evaluation and interaction testing to achieve truly accessible products, beyond mere compliance.
Danny Lancaster discusses the complexities and emotional challenges of being an accessibility advocate. He emphasizes the need for understanding across disciplines, the burden of constant vigilance, and the reality of slow progress. Despite frustrations and potential burnout, Lancaster highlights the importance of supporting one another in this vital work for inclusivity.
Ramona Domen discusses the importance of integrating accessibility into software development early on, emphasizing that it benefits all users, not just those with disabilities. She highlights the European Accessibility Act's implications for businesses and stresses the need for continuous accessibility practices to avoid costly audits. Sustainable accessibility requires expertise, strategy, and care.
Ellie Barrett, a senior user experience designer at Yoyo Design, discusses the importance of designing for cognitive accessibility, emphasizing that 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent. She advocates for reducing cognitive load, ensuring consistency, and creating intuitive designs to improve user experience for everyone, not just those with cognitive challenges.
Jordan Smith, a lead full stack .NET developer at Maryama, discusses his development of Pulse, an accessibility scanning tool designed to automate and streamline accessibility audits. Pulse generates tailored reports, allowing developers to focus on manual testing and critical tasks, thereby enhancing efficiency in ensuring web accessibility.
Carl Sargunar discusses the multifaceted nature of accessibility, emphasizing digital, physical, cognitive, and economic aspects. He highlights the importance of using older technology and maintaining standards for continued usability. Sargunar advocates for affordable, repairable devices and the need for comprehensive accessibility considerations beyond user interfaces to foster inclusivity in technology.
2026-05-21 from 09:00 to 17:00 ((UTC) Coordinated Universal Time) -
2026-05-21 from 09:00 to 17:00 ((UTC) Coordinated Universal Time) -
Comprehensive WCAG 2.1 accessibility auditing for Umbraco backoffice
Accessibility audit reports for your Umbraco content pages, directly in the backoffice.
In "Using WAVE to Enhance Web Accessibility," Nurhak Kaya discusses the importance of website accessibility for inclusivity and compliance with global standards like WCAG. The article highlights common accessibility issues, introduces the WAVE tool for identifying problems, and emphasizes integrating accessibility into development workflows for ongoing improvement.
Dean Leigh discusses fluid responsive typography, emphasizing its importance for web design. By utilizing CSS functions like min(), max(), clamp(), and container queries, typography can adapt dynamically to various devices and contexts, enhancing readability and user experience. This approach fosters a harmonious and elegant design system.
2025-10-22 from 18:00 to 20:30 (Europe/London) - RAC Bradley Stoke, RAC, Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4QN, Bristol, GB
Johan Reitsma developed the Alt Attribute Inspector, a Chrome extension that highlights images with alt attributes, displays the text, and counts filled attributes, streamlining accessibility audits. Utilizing Cursor AI for code generation, the tool enhances developer efficiency and is available on GitHub and the Chrome Web Store.
Recordings for the UMBRAAD 2025 online accessibility event are now available for you to watch. Topics include a fireside chat about Accessibility From The Top Down, Making Accessibility a Team Sport, The Practical Web Accessibility Playbook and much more.
2025-01-23 from 19:00 to 21:00 - Online on zoom