About this talk
In this session, Kat Shaw, M. Nikki Flores, and Javier Reartes from Lullabot explore the integration of accessibility as a core mindset for government and higher education digital platforms. They emphasize the importance of moving beyond basic compliance to truly implement comprehensive accessibility strategies throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning and design to QA testing and content entry. Utilizing real-world case studies, including Iowa.gov and the State of Maryland platform, the speakers discuss how to leverage Drupal's features and contributed modules to enhance accessibility. Key topics include design system reviews, both automated and manual testing, effective training for meaningful content creation, and the advantages of cross-collaboration, all aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of accessibility's significance and its long-term benefits for users.
