Mutual Benefits: How Government Adoption of Drupal Spurs Local Communities and Unlocks Synergy
When it comes to government websites, Drupal is everywhere. In 2021, around 56% of the world’s government websites relied on Drupal. Numerous case studies illustrate the profound technical benefits of choosing Drupal. Serving both national governments and local administrative divisions, Drupal has a proven track record as a reliable, cost-efficient framework for websites of varying scales.
Improving Accessibility Through Design Systems | Homer Gaines
2024 Web Accessibility In Mind Conference
508, ADA, WCAG, oh my! How to test the 70% that automated tools can’t cover
Automated accessibility checkers can be extremely helpful, but only cover about 30% of potential issues.
Implementing WCAG: the difference collaborating with testers with disability makes
Delivering a smooth experience for site users relying on assistive technology.
Using design systems to achieve success
This presentation covers strategies to rapidly complete such projects, highlighting a three-week redesign for a national campaign using the Australian Government design system.
Adopting an open source design system for GovCMS
Sharyn Clarkson is an Assistant Secretary at the Australian Government's Department of Finance and is one of the key leaders delivering the GovCMS platform to over 100 different federal agencies each with their own set of complex requirements and capabilities
Automating Accessibility Testing with DubBot
Accessibility is important to ensure equal access to information for everyone. However, getting it right can be challenging and time consuming. DubBot can help.
Testing a component's accessibility
In this 90-minute workshop, the GOV.UK Design System team demonstrates how they test components and patterns for accessibility. The workshop uses the upcoming task-list component as an example.
The Internet's Accessibility Problem — and How To Fix It | Clive Loseby
The internet provides access to knowledge for billions across the world, but how accessible is it really? Website accessibility advocate Clive Loseby sheds light on why many parts of the web are closed off to those with disabilities -- and lays out some steps to make being online better for everyone.
Mobile accessibility: building accessible mobile sites and native apps for accessibility
Accessibility is important to all – not everyone using your mobile app, device or wearable will be fully functioning: either because they have a disability or they are simply engaged elsewhere. Gian Wild talks about the things that are essential to avoid when designing mobile apps, devices and wearables to ensure that everyone can use them.