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AccessibleJS

Jemima Abu | GOTOpia Chicago 2021

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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 **Attendees:** <a href="https://gotopiachicago2021.slack.com/archives/C01UFCEQQF6" target="_blank">Join the #programming channel on Slack to send your questions to Jemima</a>

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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

Attendees: Join the #programming channel on Slack to send your questions to Jemima

About the speakers

Jemima Abu

Jemima Abu

Self-taught developer, School-taught engineer

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