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From: Gaurav Gupta
Date: Tue, Mar 19 2024 12:01AM
Subject: Web Accessibility Awareness Content Required
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Hello Experts,
To improve web accessibility awareness in the organization I am planning to
send Newsletters, Did you know/ Knowledge bytes mail. If any one has any
older mails please share with me that will be helpful .
Also if you can suggest any better ideas other than above mentioned that
would be great. Please help!
Regards,
GG
From: Jano Llorca Lis
Date: Tue, Mar 19 2024 1:44AM
Subject: Re: Web Accessibility Awareness Content Required
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Hello GG,
It's wonderful to hear that you're focused on improving web accessibility
awareness within your organization. Newsletters and "Did You
Know?"/Knowledge Bytes emails are excellent ways to educate and engage your
team. Here are some ideas for your newsletters and other strategies to
consider:
*Content Ideas for Newsletters/Knowledge Bytes*
1. Spotlight on Accessibility: Each issue could highlight a specific
aspect of web accessibility, such as keyboard navigation, alternative text
for images, or the importance of accessible forms. Include practical tips
and best practices.
2. Success Stories: Share stories from within your organization or other
companies about how making websites more accessible improved user
experience and expanded audience reach.
3. Tool Time: Introduce tools and resources that can help your team test
and improve accessibility, such as screen readers, accessibility testing
tools like axe or Wave, and design guidelines like the WCAG (Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines).
4. Legal Landscape: Update your team on any changes in web accessibility
laws and regulations that could affect your organization.
5. Accessibility Challenges: Host a monthly challenge where teams can
try to navigate parts of your website using accessibility tools or under
certain constraints (like not using a mouse) to better understand the
importance of accessibility.
6. Guest Columns: Invite experts in the field of web accessibility to
contribute articles or interviews. This could also include members from
your organization who have a passion or expertise in accessibility.
7. Accessibility Myths Debunked: Address common misconceptions about web
accessibility to educate your audience. For instance, the myth that making
a website accessible can detract from its design or functionality.
*Alternative Strategies*
1. *Workshops and Training Sessions*: Organize regular workshops or
bring in experts to train your team on web accessibility standards, tools,
and best practices. Hands-on sessions can be particularly effective.
2. *Accessibility Hackathons*: Host an event where employees work in
teams to solve accessibility issues on your website or develop new
accessible features. This encourages innovation and team collaboration.
3. *Internal Accessibility Audit*: Engage employees in conducting an
accessibility audit of your current website(s) and develop a plan for
addressing any issues. This can be a great learning experience and improve
your site.
4. *Incentive Program*: Create a reward system for employees who
contribute significantly to making your web services more accessible.
Recognition can motivate others to follow suit.
5. *Discussion Forums*: Set up an internal forum or Slack channel
dedicated to web accessibility where employees can ask questions, share
insights, and discuss challenges they're facing.
6. *Accessible Design Awards*: Recognize and reward departments or
individuals who make significant contributions to improving accessibility
within your organization.
7. *Accessibility as Part of Onboarding*: Incorporate web accessibility
training into the onboarding process for all new hires, ensuring that
everyone starts with an awareness of its importance.
Remember, the key to success in raising awareness and making meaningful
changes is to keep the conversation going and integrate accessibility into
your company culture. By engaging your team through various formats and
activities, you can foster a more inclusive mindset that values and
prioritizes accessibility.
Best of luck with your initiatives, GG!
*Jano Llorca*
Consultor SEO - SEM - Social Ads
UX - UI - Diseño y Accesibilidad Web
Tlf: 673 346 726
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<https://ilumina-agencia-consultora-seo.business.site/>
El mar, 19 mar 2024 a las 7:01, Gaurav Gupta (< = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >)
escribió:
> Hello Experts,
>
> To improve web accessibility awareness in the organization I am planning to
> send Newsletters, Did you know/ Knowledge bytes mail. If any one has any
> older mails please share with me that will be helpful .
>
> Also if you can suggest any better ideas other than above mentioned that
> would be great. Please help!
>
>
> Regards,
> GG
> > > > >
From: Guy Hickling
Date: Sun, Apr 07 2024 3:19PM
Subject: Re: Web Accessibility Awareness Content Required
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Gaurav, I just spotted your request on here of a few weeks ago. I have a
number of "knowledge bytes" and accessibility sound bytes on my Twitter X
account, https://twitter.com/GuyHickling - you can use some of them in your
newsletter if you like, if you quote my name against them (and the
copyright remains mine, of course). If you want to do that, contact me at
= EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = to let me know which ones you would like to use.
From: Kavein Thran
Date: Tue, Apr 16 2024 2:46AM
Subject: Re: looking for ways to enter into web accessibility testing career
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Hi friends,
I am a native Blind person from malaysia. Been using screen readers and
informally testing for web accessibility for about 12 years now.
I have completed the deque accessibility
specialist course and in the progress of completing the DHS trusted tester
course.
I am in the fourth course, but the platform reset happens and I have to
retake everything together.
I would love to know more about the processes that's needed for me as a
person from a global south country to enter into paid web
accessibility testing job.
1. Is the dhs trusted tester course is a must to complete? Is there any
ways for me to recover my completed courses? I have emailed them but there
is no reply from them yet.
2. What other courses do I need to do to get a good chance of being hired?
3. Are there places that I need to check periodically for job offerings?
4. what are the usual salary/payment look like in this industry for a
person that works remotely from a global south country?
As I am new to this field on looking for jobs, Any other advices or
pointers from experience is much appreciated
--
Regards,
Kavein
Kaveinthran (He/Him)
Curious, Native Blind
Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>
From: Jano Llorca Lis
Date: Tue, Apr 16 2024 4:15AM
Subject: Re: looking for ways to enter into web accessibility testing career
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Hello Kavein,
I will try to answer your questions point by point:
- Unless you work for a government agency in the US, it is not mandatory
to complete the DHS tester course, but it is certainly highly recommended.
Some companies may require it as a certificate of your skills.
- For me, Deque's courses are the best and most comprehensive, and are
highly valued in the industry. I share with you the following link to a
knowledge repository with which you can expand your training even more:
https://github.com/mgifford/a11y-courses
- For me the best option to find a job is to use LinkedIn. Optimise your
profile for searches related to QA Accessibility, set up an alert system
for related jobs and follow companies in the sector. You can do the same on
other job boards, and on specialised job boards like U-Test, where they
sometimes ask for accessibility testers. You can also participate in forums
and groups like this one, and send spontaneous applications with your
optimised CV to companies in the sector.
- As with everything in life, it will depend on the sector, your skills
and attitudes. To give you an idea, in Spain the salary of a Junior QA
Tester is around 24.000-30.000⬠gross. Bear in mind that the time
difference or language may be a handicap when it comes to hiring you,
although I'm sure there are companies available.
I hope I have been helpful. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
contact me.
Best of luck and lots of encouragement in your active job search. I'm sure
something will come up soon.
Best regards!
*Jano Llorca*
Consultor SEO - SEM - Social Ads
UX - UI - Diseño y Accesibilidad Web
Teléfono: 673 346 726
= EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
<https://ilumina-agencia-consultora-seo.business.site/>
El mar, 16 abr 2024 a las 10:46, Kavein Thran (< = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >)
escribió:
> Hi friends,
>
> I am a native Blind person from malaysia. Been using screen readers and
> informally testing for web accessibility for about 12 years now.
>
> I have completed the deque accessibility
> specialist course and in the progress of completing the DHS trusted tester
> course.
>
> I am in the fourth course, but the platform reset happens and I have to
> retake everything together.
>
> I would love to know more about the processes that's needed for me as a
> person from a global south country to enter into paid web
> accessibility testing job.
>
> 1. Is the dhs trusted tester course is a must to complete? Is there any
> ways for me to recover my completed courses? I have emailed them but there
> is no reply from them yet.
> 2. What other courses do I need to do to get a good chance of being hired?
> 3. Are there places that I need to check periodically for job offerings?
> 4. what are the usual salary/payment look like in this industry for a
> person that works remotely from a global south country?
>
> As I am new to this field on looking for jobs, Any other advices or
> pointers from experience is much appreciated
>
> --
> Regards,
> Kavein
> Kaveinthran (He/Him)
> Curious, Native Blind
>
> Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
> email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
> twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
> My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>
> > > > >
From: Kavein Thran
Date: Tue, Apr 16 2024 5:34AM
Subject: Re: looking for ways to enter into web accessibility testing career
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HI
Thanks for the reply. I would try to optimise my linked-in further. As I am
new to linked-in I do not really have an idea on what keywords to include
and how to set up alerts for accessibility related jobs.
I am also still learning on how to make my CV more presentable.
I also will look at U Test and the github link you provided.
You've been very helpful. I really appreciate that.
On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 5:43â¯PM Richard Warren < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
wrote:
>  = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
> Richard
>
>
> Richard
>
> On 16 Apr 2024, at 09:50, Kavein Thran < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
>
> 
> Hi friends,
>
> I am a native Blind person from malaysia. Been using screen readers and
> informally testing for web accessibility for about 12 years now.
>
> I have completed the deque accessibility
> specialist course and in the progress of completing the DHS trusted tester
> course.
>
> I am in the fourth course, but the platform reset happens and I have to
> retake everything together.
>
> I would love to know more about the processes that's needed for me as a
> person from a global south country to enter into paid web
> accessibility testing job.
>
> 1. Is the dhs trusted tester course is a must to complete? Is there any
> ways for me to recover my completed courses? I have emailed them but there
> is no reply from them yet.
> 2. What other courses do I need to do to get a good chance of being hired?
> 3. Are there places that I need to check periodically for job offerings?
> 4. what are the usual salary/payment look like in this industry for a
> person that works remotely from a global south country?
>
> As I am new to this field on looking for jobs, Any other advices or
> pointers from experience is much appreciated
>
> --
> Regards,
> Kavein
> Kaveinthran (He/Him)
> Curious, Native Blind
>
> Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
> email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
> twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
> My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>
>
>
--
Regards,
Kavein
Kaveinthran (He/Him)
Curious, Native Blind
Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>
On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:15â¯PM Jano Llorca Lis < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
wrote:
> Hello Kavein,
>
> I will try to answer your questions point by point:
>
> - Unless you work for a government agency in the US, it is not mandatory
> to complete the DHS tester course, but it is certainly highly
> recommended.
> Some companies may require it as a certificate of your skills.
> - For me, Deque's courses are the best and most comprehensive, and are
> highly valued in the industry. I share with you the following link to a
> knowledge repository with which you can expand your training even more:
> https://github.com/mgifford/a11y-courses
> - For me the best option to find a job is to use LinkedIn. Optimise your
> profile for searches related to QA Accessibility, set up an alert system
> for related jobs and follow companies in the sector. You can do the
> same on
> other job boards, and on specialised job boards like U-Test, where they
> sometimes ask for accessibility testers. You can also participate in
> forums
> and groups like this one, and send spontaneous applications with your
> optimised CV to companies in the sector.
> - As with everything in life, it will depend on the sector, your skills
> and attitudes. To give you an idea, in Spain the salary of a Junior QA
> Tester is around 24.000-30.000⬠gross. Bear in mind that the time
> difference or language may be a handicap when it comes to hiring you,
> although I'm sure there are companies available.
>
> I hope I have been helpful. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
> contact me.
>
> Best of luck and lots of encouragement in your active job search. I'm sure
> something will come up soon.
>
> Best regards!
> *Jano Llorca*
> Consultor SEO - SEM - Social Ads
> UX - UI - Diseño y Accesibilidad Web
>
> Teléfono: 673 346 726
> = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
>
> <https://ilumina-agencia-consultora-seo.business.site/>
>
>
> El mar, 16 abr 2024 a las 10:46, Kavein Thran (< = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >)
> escribió:
>
> > Hi friends,
> >
> > I am a native Blind person from malaysia. Been using screen readers and
> > informally testing for web accessibility for about 12 years now.
> >
> > I have completed the deque accessibility
> > specialist course and in the progress of completing the DHS trusted
> tester
> > course.
> >
> > I am in the fourth course, but the platform reset happens and I have to
> > retake everything together.
> >
> > I would love to know more about the processes that's needed for me as a
> > person from a global south country to enter into paid web
> > accessibility testing job.
> >
> > 1. Is the dhs trusted tester course is a must to complete? Is there any
> > ways for me to recover my completed courses? I have emailed them but
> there
> > is no reply from them yet.
> > 2. What other courses do I need to do to get a good chance of being
> hired?
> > 3. Are there places that I need to check periodically for job offerings?
> > 4. what are the usual salary/payment look like in this industry for a
> > person that works remotely from a global south country?
> >
> > As I am new to this field on looking for jobs, Any other advices or
> > pointers from experience is much appreciated
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Kavein
> > Kaveinthran (He/Him)
> > Curious, Native Blind
> >
> > Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
> > email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
> > twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
> > My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > >
--
Regards,
Kavein
Kaveinthran (He/Him)
Curious, Native Blind
Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>