[Post] Don't Wait Until Launch: Why Accessibility Testing Early On Can Save You Time and Money

[jknsocials]

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I'd like to write a post about the importance of accessibility testing early on in the development process. I will discuss why it's important, how it can save time and money down the line, and provide best practices for incorporating accessibility testing into an organization's workflow.

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I. Introduction
a. Why is accessibility important?
b. Overview of the benefits of accessibility testing early on in development
II. Benefits of Accessibility Testing Early On in Development
a. Improved user experience with fewer errors
b. Saves time and money by catching issues earlier on
c. Helps achieve compliance
III. Best Practices for Accessibility Testing Early On in Development
a. Automation-driven accessibility testing
b. Manual testing by experienced accessibility testers
c. Accessibility checks during code review process
IV. Conclusion
a. Summary and takeaway points
b. Resources for further learning
c. Contact info for accessibility help and advice

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I have extensive experience in the digital accessibility field and have been a part of several successful projects that implemented accessibility testing early on. I am confident that this post would be both informative and useful to readers. Thank you for considering me as an author!

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[ericwbailey]

Sounds great, @jknsocials! Looking forward to reviewing it.

[jknsocials]

Here is the link.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1soxY9IuPkyXbnsZrAUIQU9AbpkJc4JuL9rjo1YhurFw/edit?usp=sharing

I look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks

[jknsocials]

Hello @ericwbailey please review the article. Thanks

[ericwbailey]

@jknsocials Please do not do this. Project maintainers volunteer their free time to help out on the site, and content will be addressed as time allows. Your submission is in the queue for review.