Eden is a software developer, focusing on the web, based in London. They are an advocate of open source software, and likes to contribute actively to the open source community.
Eden is a software developer, focusing on the web, based in London. They are an advocate of open source software, and likes to contribute actively to the open source community.
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Thanks for the kind words!
In regards to your question, some accessibility requirements that could be tested for generally include less common hardware, such as eye trackers or Braille embossers. Of course, I recognise this is no easy task, especially when it is uncommon for developers to have access to these devices (outside of them actually requiring the hardware themselves), but as open source development improves, developers should become more aware about improving the accessibility of their software.
The WAI are really forward thinking in regards to their guidelines for accessibility standards. They have awesome pre-existing frameworks for web developers who are interested in making their sites accessible. However, while this information provides a good starting point for software developers, I believe the overall process of producing similarly accessible applications is more difficult. This doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done though!
That's excellent! Thanks!