Open Source and Accessibility
Contributing to a Common Solution
- Date
2026-06-22
- Location
NYC
- Speakers
Mike Gifford
Slide 1
Contributing to a Common Solution
2026-06-22
NYC
Mike Gifford
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It is the default as it has avoided false positives:
https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core
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Axe + Keyboard Tracking + Manual Testing
https://accessibilityinsights.io
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It is as easy as it sounds. Try just using Tab or Shift-tab to move between your content.
https://www.a11y-collective.com/blog/keyboard-navigation/
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Multi-page axe scans from Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Singapore)
https://github.com/GovTechSG/oobee
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@axe-core/playwright is a solid start
https://www.qamadness.com/a-you-oriented-guide-to-axe-core-playwright-accessibility-testing/
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More code is produced with AI, and it is important for us to make it clear that accessibility matters.
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Guidelines and best practices are nice, but what matters most is the users. Don't forget to involve people with disabilities in the process from the start.
https://www.section508.gov/test/usability-testing-with-people-with-disabilities/
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