Workshop Time: Lighthouse says OK! Is my website save?
Let's find out where users with disabilities get trapped although you get 0 Errors from automated testing tools like wave, axe or lighthouse.
We will have a look at the vital role of simple keyboard navigation and some enhanced manual accessibility testing, including screen readers.
Outline:
Introduction to Manual Accessibility Testing
- Overview of the importance of manual accessibility testing tools.
- Explanation of how screen readers and keyboard navigation play key roles in manual testing.
Getting to Know Your Best Friends: Screen Readers
- Introduction to screen readers and their significance for users with visual impairments.
- Overview of popular screen reader software such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
- Demonstration of how screen readers interpret web content and convey information to users.
Hands-On with Keyboard Navigation
- Importance of keyboard accessibility for users with mobility impairments and those who cannot use a mouse.
- Explanation of keyboard navigation principles and common keyboard shortcuts.
- Interactive exercises for navigating websites using only the keyboard.
Techniques for using screen readers and keyboard navigation to identify accessibility issues such as:
- Proper use of semantic HTML elements.
- Meaningful alternative text for images and interactive elements.
- Proper labeling and focus management for form controls.
- Accessible navigation structures and landmarks.
Real-world examples and case studies demonstrating how screen readers and keyboard navigation can uncover accessibility barriers.
Target Audience:
This session is suitable for developers, designers, testers, project managers, and anyone involved in the development or maintenance of websites and applications. It is particularly beneficial for individuals interested in enhancing their manual accessibility testing skills using screen readers and keyboard navigation.
About Thomas
Thomas Renner works with the Austria-based company webshapers. Starting as a programmer, he now considers himself more of a front-end developer. In 2023, he received his certificate as a web accessibility expert.