Friday
Room 3
11:40 - 12:40
(UTC+11)
Talk (60 min)
Making Single Page Apps Accessible: It's easier than you think
Javascript frameworks get a bad rap when it comes to accessibility. But is it the frameworks creating the barriers, or us as the developers?
Accessible websites benefit not only people with disabilities, but improve the user experience for everyone. Follow me on a journey through div soup, past the lost focus and under the unchanged titles. Find out: is there actually anything in javascript libraries preventing us from building accessible web apps?
You'll get an overview of fundamental issues, how to address them, and how to ensure your website is accessible and inclusive.
Jess Budd
Jess is a Senior Software Engineer at Hireup, where she works on a platform that connects thousands of Australians with a disability to local support workers. Having worked in government, not-for-profit health, and accessibility, Jess is passionate about using technology as a force for good.
When she’s not writing, speaking or tweeting about tech, you’ll find her putting together lego or walking with her doggo.