"Web accessibility ( a11y) isn't an easy topic. For years, I've listened to conference talks about this important subject, identified with its importance, but somehow never managed to get started. In contrast to let's say, Australian developers (due to the Disability Discrimination Act), I haven't been forced to incorporate a11y into my projects since I work for a German employer with European customers."
"The real breakthrough came when I started using a screen reader (SR) myself. A SR is a tool that reads out loud the text and descriptions displayed on a computer or phone screen so users with visual impairments are able to utilize the software. I also began learning about practical a11y topics like focus management and keyboard navigation. Adding SR usage and a11y tools to my development workflow helped me gradually incorporate working a11y patterns into my daily development"
Web accessibility (a11y) is often difficult to begin without legal or organizational pressure. German enforcement of an a11y act for B2C websites and mobile apps from June 2025 creates a clear legal and business imperative for companies serving European customers. Attempting to retrofit accessibility into ongoing projects proves hard and inefficient and requires rethinking development approaches. Practical hands-on experience, such as using a screen reader, and learning focus management and keyboard navigation speeds comprehension of real user needs. Integrating screen reader usage and a11y tools into daily workflows enables gradual adoption of accessible patterns and steady project improvement. Accessibility benefits all users.
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