AccessibleJS • Jemima Abu • GOTO 2021

This presentation was recorded at GOTOpia Chicago 2021. #GOTOcon #GOTOpia http://gotochgo.com Jemima Abu - Self-taught Developer, School-taught Engineer ABSTRACT Depending on how it’s used, JavaScript can either make or break the accessibility of a site. This talk aims to cover all the ways to ensure accessibility of a website that’s dependent on JavaScript. Specific points to be addressed include: • fallback methods for browsers • avoiding obtrusive JavaScript • proper display of callback text such as errors and confirmation messages • handling user interactions • ensuring easy navigation [...] TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 01:13 What is accessibility (a11y)? 08:05 Accessibility & JavaScript 09:15 Writing accessible JavaScript 09:22 1. Displaying content 13:16 2. Navigation 18:33 3. Interaction 19:45 Testing for accessibility 24:34 Resources & further reading 25:27 Outro Download slides and read the full abstract here: https://gotochgo.com/2021/sessions/1748/accessiblejs RECOMMENDED BOOKS Regine M. Gilbert • Inclusive Design for a Digital World • https://amzn.to/3AUDGOx Ashley Firth • Practical Web Inclusion and Accessibility • https://amzn.to/3igemvb Laura Kalbag • Accessibility for Everyone • https://amzn.to/3mcxsUb Various Authors • Web Accessibility • https://amzn.to/3uo6H2x Katie Cunningham • Accessibility Handbook • https://amzn.to/3zQvKwx https://twitter.com/GOTOcon https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto- https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences #AccessibleJS #JS #JavaScript #React #HTML #Accessibility #a11y #Navigation #Interaction #Content Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at https://gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1