Leia Ruffini, Juan Ruitiña – Real accessibility: an imperfect, honest journey #FOSSBack

This talk features speakers Leia Ruffini and Juan Ruitiña, focusing on the challenges of building a truly accessible user experience in operating systems that serve millions. They explore the importance of looking beyond legislative compliance to address both obvious and subtle accessibility issues, emphasizing that real-world user validation is essential for new features. The speakers illustrate how cultivating a diverse team and community of interest can enhance accessibility efforts, alongside the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration among design, engineering, and content. They assert that while improving accessibility practices may not be straightforward, it is a vital endeavor worth pursuing.