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Date Published
Author
Kavita Joshi
Word count
2481
Language
English
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None

Summary

The webinar on digital accessibility testing, hosted by Tamar Schapira, CEO/Co-founder of SenseIT, and Manoj Kumar of LambdaTest, explores the importance of making digital platforms accessible to all users and discusses the best practices for achieving this goal. Tamar emphasizes that accessibility should be an integral part of product development, benefiting everyone and not just individuals with impairments. The session highlights the significance of digital accessibility as a means of promoting equity and removing barriers, drawing parallels with physical accessibility features like ramps and closed captions that have become universally beneficial. The discussion also touches on the current state of accessibility testing, the challenges posed by manual testing, and the potential of automation to enhance the process. Tamar advocates for integrating accessibility considerations early in the development cycle to foster inclusivity and improve usability. The webinar also covers the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as a framework for creating accessible digital content and addresses the limitations of existing tools while pointing towards a future where accessibility is both a legal requirement and a business advantage.