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Join Chad Chelius and Dax Castro (CHAX) as they chat about important document accessibility topics, trends and maybe even complain a little now and again.... more
FAQs about Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast:How many episodes does Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast have?The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.
September 08, 2021Guest: Guy van der Kolk - Accessibility Automation and the journeyChad and I talked with Typefi Product Manager Guy van der Kolk about large-scale document automation and the journey of mastering accessibility. This episode is jam packed with accessibility tips and inspirational hope for those who are new to accessibility....more47minPlay
August 31, 2021Guest Leonard Rosenethol - Content Authenticity, Liquid Mode and Read OrderJoin us this week where we talk to Leonard Rosenthol, Senior Principal Scientist with Adobe Systems. Leonard introduces us to the field of Content Authenticity and tamper evident files. We also discuss the real meaning of the PDF/UA Identifier and why the status is always unverified. Chad and I send out a plea to NVDA and JAWS to participate in the accessibility standards development and Leonard reminds us that Liquid Mode in Adobe Acrobat Mobile has been active for more than a year! Learn how Liquid mode bridges gaps in mobile screen readers like Apple VoiceOver. ...more47minPlay
August 24, 2021Guest Adam Spencer: Large-scale accessibility, PDF Association, the AxesPDF table editor and overcoming bad design for accessibilityChad Chelius and I take an opportunity to talk to Adam Spencer, CEO of AbleDocs about large-scale document accessibility, being a member of the PDF Association and the struggles of overcoming bad design for improved accessibility. ...more42minPlay
August 17, 2021Guest Colleen Gratzer: Common Client Roadblocks with Accessible DesignListen in as Chad and I talk to our guest Colleen Gratzer of Gratzer Graphics and host of the Design Domination Podcast. We discuss common roadblocks when talking with clients about accessibility and how to navigate through things like changing colors for compliance and using tools like color.adobe.com, bulleted lists and the proper way to map and use styles. ...more42minPlay
August 10, 2021Accessibility Scripts and Tools for Acrobat and InDesignJoin Chad and I as we review several accessibility scripts and tools for Acrobat and Adobe InDesign you should be using when you need to remediate documents or edit the source files. Do not miss our review section on WCAG 1.4.1 Color only as well. There are some tips and tricks in there you should know....more39minPlay
August 03, 2021Understanding Accessibility Guidelines: WCAG, PDF/UA, Matterhorn ProtocolJoin Chad and I as we talk about what's new in WCAG 2.1. This information-packed episode covers several different accessibility standards documents you should be referencing like the Matterhorn Protocol, Tagged PDF Best Practice Guide, ISO-32000-1, ISO 14289-1 and PDF/UA. Make sure you don't miss our discussion about the myths about minimum font size and the upcoming mobile accessibility advancement- Adobe PDF Liquid Mode....more50minPlay
July 28, 2021Guest Dr. Chris Law – Web Accessibility, Cognitive Disability and Predictive TextWe loved having Dr. Chris M. Law last week so much that we invited him back this week. Join us as we talk about Web Accessibility, Cognitive Disability and Predictive Text. ...more23minPlay
July 20, 2021Guest Dr. Chris Law – VPATs, Risk and AccountabilityJoin us for our special guest Dr. Chris Law as we discuss the validity of VPATs, What they are and how they are used. We take a deeper look at testing methods and WebAIM's statistics on screen reader usage. We also discuss the ethics surrounding the question of "Who is checking anyway?" and what are the risks of non-compliance. Chris also shares some great resources at the accessibility switchboard on how to start the discussion of accessibility within your organization....more52minPlay
July 13, 2021Guest Victoria Richards – Crafting better alt-textJoin us as we talk with Victoria Richards about writing effective alt-text, accessibility testing methods and we finally get to hear Chad Chelius' story about how he got started in document accessibility. You definitely want to hear his great story. Hint - Victoria had something to do with it. ...more42minPlay
July 06, 2021Guest Philipp Carlucci and Accessible Tactile ComicsIn this episode we talk with Philipp Carlucci about his tactile comic project and the impacts of empowering blind users with the ability to interpret a comic. Our "Who's on Twitter" profile is AbleGamers. Be sure not to miss this episode. You will be blown away by Philipp's project....more34minPlay
FAQs about Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast:How many episodes does Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast have?The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.