Web Accessibility in Practice: Benefits, Use Cases, and Integration Tactics

Feb 16, 2025

What if accessibility wasn't just about inclusionbut about building better products? In this talk, I break down how digital accessibility can become a technical advantage for product, design, and engineering teams. Real-world examples, tough truths, and a roadmap to start small but think big.
Andres giving a talk in front of a monitor with one hand raised in the air
Andres giving a talk in front of a monitor with one hand raised in the air
Andres giving a talk in front of a monitor with one hand raised in the air

Why Digital Accessibility Is Key for High-Performance Teams

In this talk, I share a direct and practical perspective on digital accessibility—not as something optional or socially desirable, but as a technical strategy for product, design, development, and QA teams. We’re not here to check a box—we’re here to build better.

From the trap of perpetual delivery to the million-dollar mistakes (yes, I'm looking at you, Netflix), I explore how shifting work leftward—focusing on quality, discovery, and edge cases from day one—can transform a team’s culture.

You’ll also find practical examples of:

  • ✅ How to integrate accessibility checks into every stage of development.

  • ❓ What questions to ask from design, product, and dev to anticipate errors.

  • 🧩 Why thinking about edge cases benefits everyone (spoiler: captions aren’t just for people with hearing disabilities).

  • ⏱️ And how to start with just 10% of your team’s time.

Want to watch the full talk?
Check it out on my YouTube channel and discover how accessibility can become a driver of quality—not a post-release headache.

👉 Watch the full talk on YouTube

Note: This talk was originally delivered in Spanish. Subtitles may be available depending on platform settings.