DevEx Talks ep 5 - Accessibility in open source and beyond

In this episode of DevEx Talks, Mike Gifford shares his perspective on accessibility in today’s tech landscape, drawing from his extensive experience in the field. Together, we explore how well accessibility is currently defined, whether the industry is truly meeting the needs of professionals who rely on it, and what gaps still exist. We also discuss the growing importance of accessibility within Developer Relations and where the biggest opportunities lie to create more inclusive tools, communities, and workflows.

📋 Playlist

1:05 - Mike Gifford presents his experience in open source and accessibility

2:18 - Drupal project highlights

5:00 - Why accessibility is an important topic in tech?

13:30 - Should open source projects prioritize accessibility?

18:00 - Contributing to tech doesn't mean only shipping code, but also helping ourselves

23:30 - What does it mean to make accessibility visible in practice?

26:20 - Examples from real life: building tools that meet accessibility requirements

29:34 - New accessibility projects Mike is currently working on

34:30 - Mike talks about his upcoming book release on accessibility

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