Brian Walters - Accessibility Expert at Nearform | “Normal People" | Better For Everyone | Inclusive Design | Accessibility Audit | Accessibility Standards | Accessibility DevTools | MVP Accessibility

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Andreas Heiberg hosts Brian Walters from Nearform (Formidable Labs) and Viktor Tortolero from Stellate. The discussion revolves around accessibility in web development. Brian, a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience, emphasizes that accessibility isn't solely about making adjustments for specific disabilities; rather, it contributes to an enhanced experience for all users. Viktor, a front-end engineer based in Guadalajara, shares insights into the importance of inclusive design, highlighting the necessity to accommodate diverse use cases and cater to different ways people interact with websites. This conversation delves into Stellate's recent accessibility audit, a proactive measure taken during a recent redesign. Viktor provides key learnings from the process, emphasizing the ongoing effort required to maintain accessibility. Brian echoes these sentiments, underscoring the challenges posed when introducing JavaScript widgets and the importance of making content decisions collaboratively within the team. The discussion illuminates accessibility as a continuous commitment, enriching the development lifecycle for a more robust and inclusive user experience. Topics Discussed: Accessibility "Normal People" Better For Everyone Inclusive Design Accessibility Audit Success Criteria Content Decisions Semantically Understood Team Effort Accessibility By Default Focus Issues HTML Order Accessibility Libraries Infinite Scrolling Scrolljacking Progressive Enhancement JS Interactivity W3C Accessibility Standards Valuable Resources axe Accessibility DevTools Proactivity vs Reactivity Accessibility Advocacy Pagination Navigation Screen Readers Growing Importance MVP Accessibility Limiting Customers Hooks Pro Tips Blind Power Users Links: Nearform Brian Walters Andreas Heiberg Victor Tortolero Stellate