My Heart Is In the Right Place, but the DOM Isn't

Translating ARIA labels is important because not all screen reader users speak your language, and translations ensure accessibility for diverse users.

The prefers-reduced-motion media query helps developers create web experiences that accommodate users with vestibular disorders by reducing animations that could cause dizziness or nausea.

Kyle West is a web engineer and accessibility lead for Family Search, co-authoring their design systems React library.

Kyle West's main responsibility is co-authoring the design systems React library, ensuring accessibility and usability across Family Search's products.

The phrase 'No ARIA is better than bad ARIA' means that improperly implemented ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes can harm accessibility more than having no ARIA attributes at all.

'Potato code' is a term used by Kyle West to describe a piece of code that should not have passed code review, like an unintended hardcoded ARIA label that confuses screen readers.

Developers can avoid 'potato code' by conducting thorough code reviews, ensuring everyone understands accessibility best practices, and testing code appropriately.

You can find more information or contact Kyle West via Blue Sky or LinkedIn under KyleWestCS, or visit his website at kylewest.dev/slides.

Kyle West learned that adding tabindex to every element does not enhance accessibility and that understanding best practices is essential for creating accessible web experiences.

Inclusive acceptance tests are important because they ensure that accessibility features are maintained over time, preventing regressions that can negatively impact user experience.