Testing and Debugging Accessibility: From Theory to Practice with a Government Services Expert

Digital accessibility is a crucial and actual topic. However, there is a giant gap between theory and practice—you can study WCAG standards and read articles, but applying this knowledge in real-world scenarios is not always straightforward.

Running a screen reader for the first time can be frightening and even painful. Without understanding how it works, a beginner might add more issues rather than fixing them. The internet is full of theoretical guidelines on contrast requirements, semantic markup, and other accessibility fundamentals. But when it comes to diagnosing real issues, it’s easy to feel lost, waste valuable time, and get frustrated.

The talk is designed for those who want to move from theory to practice—or have already tried and struggled. We’ll break down real-world cases, share practical tips, and teach you how to efficiently test accessibility without guesswork or unnecessary frustration.