In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Manuela Sakura Rommel, an accomplished Flutter Developer and recent speaker at FlutterCon. Manuela shared her expertise on accessibility in app development, discussing important topics such as guidelines, tools, and the significance of inclusive design. Join us as we explore the world of accessibility and gain valuable insights from Manuela's extensive knowledge on the topic. Don't miss this informative conversation on Flying High with Flutter!
Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/r61hcUn9elg
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:43 - Reddit API drama
03:12 - Manuela's thoughts on accessibility and issues with popular apps
10:55 - Accessibility guidelines and regulations
15:42 - Manuela's talk at Fluttercon
19:52 - Accessibility guidelines for designers and developers
30:12 - Recommended accessibility tools
31:39 - Accessibility for all users, including neuro-diverse individuals
36:25 - Checking semantics during testing
39:18 - Communicating accessibility as a priority to stakeholders
43:13 - Implementing accessibility at the right step
45:15 - Gathering analytics for your app
46:33 - Closing thoughts and inspiration behind Manuela's talk
50:15 - Finding users to test accessibility in your apps
Resources:
https://fluttercon.dev/manuela-sakura-rommel/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelasakurarommel/
On the show:
🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://twitter.com/allenwyma
🎙️ Guest: Manuela Sakura Rommel • https://twitter.com/ManuSakuraRo
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