42 min

Marcy Sutton Todd - A Deep Dive into Web Accessibility Insights | Frontend Masters Podcast Ep.13 The Frontend Masters Podcast

    • Technology

(Video Podcast available on Spotify and Youtube)
In this episode Marcy Sutton Todd shares her deep dive into web accessibility, emphasizing the critical role of foundational HTML and CSS, and the nuanced application of ARIA for enhancing web user experiences. With her background in working on the Axe accessibility tool, Sutton Todd underscores the importance of screen reader testing and leveraging accessibility tools to identify and rectify common web accessibility issues. She reflects on her journey into accessibility, marked by a pivotal moment at the CSUN conference, which solidified her commitment to advocating for digital access rights. The episode also explores Sutton Todd's creative side, revealing how her visual skills and passion for photography have influenced her web development career. She discusses the evolving job market, highlighting how expertise in accessibility can distinguish developers and the strategic importance of contributing to open source projects to gain visibility and experience. Sutton Todd's narrative is a blend of technical guidance, career advice, and personal insights, offering listeners a comprehensive view of the importance of accessibility in web development and the potential paths for professional growth in this field.

Check out Marcy’s Frontend Master’s courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/marcy-sutton/

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About Us: Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! ⁠https://frontendmasters.com/

(Video Podcast available on Spotify and Youtube)
In this episode Marcy Sutton Todd shares her deep dive into web accessibility, emphasizing the critical role of foundational HTML and CSS, and the nuanced application of ARIA for enhancing web user experiences. With her background in working on the Axe accessibility tool, Sutton Todd underscores the importance of screen reader testing and leveraging accessibility tools to identify and rectify common web accessibility issues. She reflects on her journey into accessibility, marked by a pivotal moment at the CSUN conference, which solidified her commitment to advocating for digital access rights. The episode also explores Sutton Todd's creative side, revealing how her visual skills and passion for photography have influenced her web development career. She discusses the evolving job market, highlighting how expertise in accessibility can distinguish developers and the strategic importance of contributing to open source projects to gain visibility and experience. Sutton Todd's narrative is a blend of technical guidance, career advice, and personal insights, offering listeners a comprehensive view of the importance of accessibility in web development and the potential paths for professional growth in this field.

Check out Marcy’s Frontend Master’s courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/marcy-sutton/

Find Frontend Masters Online:
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FrontendMasters⁠ 
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/⁠ 
Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters⁠ 
Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters⁠

About Us: Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! ⁠https://frontendmasters.com/

42 min

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