Developing Accessible Software: Complication or Opportunity?

In this episode of Pragmatic Talks, we delve into an often-overlooked yet crucial topic-digital accessibility.
Our conversation with Dawid and Dariusz focuses on the hurdles and obstacles that people with disabilities face while navigating apps, websites, and other digital platforms and market opportunities that it brings to app creators.
Watch this episode to understand:
- How people with disabilities interact with the internet and mobile devices?
The importance of digital accessibility and the impact it has on users and businesses alike.
- How it is to live with a visual impairment and how it shapes interaction with digital products ( A personal insight from Dawid).
- The significance and costs of incorporating accessibility into the development process from the start.
- Practical advice for businesses and developers on making their products more accessible, including starting with basic accessibility standards and progressively enhancing them.
- Legal landscape surrounding digital accessibility and why it's not just about compliance but about inclusivity and user experience.
- A glimpse into the future of accessibility, with discussions on the potential of artificial intelligence to further bridge the gap for users with disabilities.
Plus:
- Real-world implications of inaccessible digital products.
- Strategies for involving users with disabilities in the testing process.
- Tips for businesses on becoming more inclusive and expanding their market reach by catering to the needs of people with disabilities.
Joining us are two amazing guests:
Dariusz Drezno - CEO and co-founder of Accens. Dariusz brings over 20 years of experience in software quality assurance, technical documentation, and training across various industries. He is a dedicated coach, mentor, and co-founder of KraQA, Poland's largest software QA community, and co-developer of Software Testing and Technical Communication postgraduate programs at the Vistula and Jagiellonian Universities.
Dawid Górny - CAO and co-founder of Accens. Dawid has over 20 years of experience as an accessibility tester, trainer, and consultant, utilizing assistive technologies both professionally and personally. He is also a lawyer and the president of an NGO, deeply involved in promoting accessibility in the arts and culture, and co-created the Accessibility Coordinator and Auditor postgraduate studies at AGH University.
Accens website: accens.io/
Learn more about digital accessibility: accens.io/blog/en/digital-acc...
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00:00 What's in This Episode?
03:20 Introducing Our Guests
14:00 Defining Accessibility
19:42 Exploring the Digital Accessability
36:50 Accessibility Regulations Across Countries
43:34 Designing Accessible Software and Webpages
50:12 Calculating the Costs of Accessibility Implementation
54:57 Locating Disabled Testers
1:03:01 The Future of Accessibility
1:12:41 Integrating AI into Accessibility
1:20:47 Concluding Thoughts: A Summary of the Episode