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Elastic's accessibility journey: Mindset and tools

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Michail Yasonik
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817
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Summary

Elastic has made significant advancements in enhancing the accessibility of its products, particularly in Kibana, by focusing on both mindset and tools to create inclusive user experiences. The company has introduced an accessibility statement and made numerous improvements in its Elastic UI (EUI) component library, ensuring consistent and accessible experiences across various interfaces. A key highlight is the integration of automated accessibility testing using axe, which, alongside training for QA and design teams, helps identify and address accessibility issues early in the development process. Additionally, Elastic is working on improving navigation for screen reader users, especially in single-page applications, and is committed to ongoing enhancements, including in its charting library. The company encourages community involvement in identifying and addressing accessibility challenges to foster a more inclusive environment for all users.

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