Today we published WCAG 2.2 as a W3C 'Proposed Recommendation'. To learn what that means and get up-to-date information, please see What's New in WCAG 2.2 w3.org/WAI/standards-…

I haven't completely jumped on the AI-is-the-future bandwagon yet. But I'm writing accessibility issue tickets in VS Code markdown with GitHub copilot enabled – it's autocompleting explanations as to why something is bad and providing good code snippets accurately. 🤯

"I always inform my clients about my disability. I present it as an advantage because it provides me with extensive experience in solving complex and unconventional problems. I won’t give up when faced with difficulties in my work." #HireDisabledTalent #AccessibilityIsInnovation

✨ New on the blog: "A guide to designing accessible, WCAG-conformant focus indicators" sarasoueidan.com/blog/focus-ind… — Completely rewritten and updated to reflect the most recent changes in WCAG 2.2 criteria. #a11y #CSS

The Shopify Accessibility Statement has been updated. It now includes: • contact info • our conformance standard • how we test • VPAT links In addition, the Checkout VPAT has been updated and a new Web Admin VPAT has been published. #a11y #vpat shopify.com/accessibility

Great writeup on new WCAG 2.2 SC. Very clear and actionable. The time to adopt the latest standard is now. #a11y #wcag

🆕 New cheat sheet mug for while you're testing with Narrator screen reader! ☕️ Also, store-wide sale is on now! 👇 scottvinkle.me/products/narra…

ctrl + alt + build introducing the Shopify Keyboard. pre-order it now shopify.supply/products/shopi…

"Accessibility goes beyond making products user-friendly. It can impact the quality of life for people with disabilities." Quality of life. Keep this in mind when designing new features, writing code, or defining project deliverables. #a11y #mobile smashingmagazine.com/2024/02/mobile…

📝 New post: How Shopify Checkout’s Built-in Accessibility Can Increase Conversion "Shopify Checkout is the world’s highest-converting checkout, trusted by the biggest brands, _and_ is highly accessible by default." #a11y #checkout #conversion #shopify shopify.com/blog/how-shopi…

Our next talk will focus on accessibility! Britta Evans-Fenton will go beyond the standard advice and provide real-life examples from the Shopify app, blending personal narrative, technical expertise, and hands-on experience. Read more: appjs.co/#Speakers

Is accessibility a topic for #js developer? "Accessibility: Why You Should Learn About WCAG" is Mathilde Buenerd's talk. Mathilde is Senior Frontend developer @ Shopify #jsday24 #jsday GrUSP

Have you ever wondered how screen readers interact with browsers to provide accessible experiences?💥 In this talk, Mathilde Buenerd, a Frontend Developer at Shopify, will demystify 💫 the process in which browsers generate & update the accessibility tree.

Accessibility is key to ensuring that anyone can use the great apps you develop without any hiccups or annoyance in the process! Britta Evans-Fenton from Shopify debunks the usual misconceptions about what it means to build a truly inclusive app and how to do this efficiently.

I had fun talking #accessibility on liquid weekly. The main takeaways being accessibility is an ongoing journey. Like security or performance it doesn't stop. Make small, incremental change to build knowledge and confidence. #a11y #podcast #shopify youtube.com/watch?v=NAy36n…