Welcome to the collaborative articles forums on the Women in Tech Network, where Accessibility Testing and Compliance is a crucial topic for discussion. This category delves into the importance of ensuring that digital products and services are accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. Through this discussion, women in tech and their allies can explore how to test and measure the accessibility of websites, applications, and software, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Within this category, participants can explore a wide range of sub-topics, including the impact of accessibility on user experience and customer satisfaction, the use of assistive technologies, creating accessible content, testing methodologies and tools, the legal and ethical considerations of accessibility compliance, and best practices for addressing accessibility issues in both new and existing digital products. Additionally, discussions may cover the role of automated testing and manual testing, as well as the integration of accessibility testing within the development and design processes.
By fostering these discussions, the Women in Tech Network aims to promote an inclusive and accessible digital environment, empowering women in tech and their allies to create technology that is usable for all.