Accessibility Demystified: 3 Accessibility Myths and Why They're So So, So Very Wrong
Do you find yourself in a noisy sports bar thankful for closed captioning on TVs? Or easily tabbing through online "contact us" forms? Did you realize that these "features" are designed for accessibility first but then end up have widespread applications for the rest of us? I know that when I say, "accessibility" you may think, "Boring! Text only pages!" or say to yourself, "I'm getting away with it for now, no one has noticed how inaccessible my website is." But it doesn't have to be that way. Accessibility IS cutting-edge: creatively solving problems for people who can't access information. But consider that many of these solutions rise in popularity and gain adoption among the masses without realizing it. While I cover some of the more common accessibility myths out there, I'll addresses some practical, tangible tips that you can implement on your because these accessibility innovations simply make life easier for everyone.
I'll address some practical and tangible tips that you can implement on your websites. Whether your website is already live or just in the discovery phase, I'll dispel the myths and show you how to reach everyone, not just people with disabilities.
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Catherine McNally is one of the most knowledgeable people in the business, with a real passion for this field. If you want to learn more about accessibility, this is the place to be.
I've been doing accessibility remediation for my client for years now, but Catherine's presentation at Drupal4gov gave me more tools to use in explaining and planning accessibility remediation. I recommend her talk to anyone who manages a website, whether it's a government website or not. Remember, Google uses alt text and other "accessibility" features to analyze content.
I saw Catharine give this talk at a recent Drupal 4 Gov event put on by Acquia and she was fantastic! If you want to see a dynamic, engaging, and insightful talk on something that you normally would find boring and dry, this is the speaker for you! I totally would check out her talk again!