Awesome Automation Strategies for Accessibility Testing with Crystal Preston-Watson

Accessibility is more than just a checkbox; it's become a civil right and a human need. Today, we'll explore how proper automation can elevate your accessibility testing to the next level. Check out our sponsors accessibility automation tool now: https://testguild.me/astack In today's episode, "Automation and Accessibility: Mutual, Not Exclusive," Crystal Preston-Watson, a senior digital accessibility analyst at Salesforce, joins us. This session was taken from our Automation Guild 2022 online event, where Crystal took us on an insightful journey, addressing higher-level questions and critical issues related to accessibility testing, specifically in automation. She also covers the essential considerations teams must consider before diving into accessibility automation. Learn about the different types of accessibility testing—manual, automation, and user acceptance—and discover why automated tools alone aren't enough to ensure proper accessibility. Listen in to discover the importance of experience with accessibility, the need for company-wide support and capacity, and best practices for combining manual and automated testing. By the way, to get on the waitlist for the lowest prices on tickets for the next Automation Guild event in February, go to automationguild.com now. And speaking of accessibility testing, I wanted to share an automated accessibility tool from this episode's sponsor, Browserstack.