Level Up Your Accessibility Game: A11y Audit, WCAG, and the Pokédex of A11y

In this session, I’ll share my lessons learned from writing an A11y audit. You’ll get a deep dive into WCAG, understand the POUR principles, and learn how to translate accessibility findings into actionable tickets. We’ll take on the challenge of aiming for AAA accessibility—because why settle for just passing when you can truly excel? If you don't know Laura's Pokédex of A11y yet, now you will.

European Accessibility Act & Integrated Accessibility Testing

With the European Accessibility Act taking effect in June 2025, it’s essential for dev teams to understand requirements and prepare for compliance. The session explains the EAA and provides actionable steps for dev teams to ensure meeting the new standards. Accessibility testing session will introduce different testing methods and tools to improve accessibility throughout the development cycle.

Manual Testing for Accessibility Enhancement

Manual testing is simply the be-all and end-all of making a website and web application accessible. You will learn how to use a screen reader, what to look out for when using it, and how to find and fix errors. Manual testing should be used by everyone on the team, especially developers and testers. Improve to become an Accessibility Master.

Own Your Role, Share Your Knowledge, and Streamline Team Communication

We’ll explore the importance of effective knowledge sharing and communication across teams, tackle responsibilities in the dev process, and dive into Figma plugins and widgets for seamless collaboration. Get ready to learn how to do your job right and make teamwork smoother for everyone.