How I Code and Use a Computer at 1,000 WPM!!
summary
Claims that a screen reader reads at 1,000 words per minute and demonstrates navigation of real sites (Ars Technica, Hacker News, Reddit) to show which HTML semantics are missing; uses JAWS and iOS VoiceOver and shows switch control and screen curtain working on-device; points out specific fixes—add headings, proper buttons, alt text—and cites an accessibility project (Coyote) and GitHub, with live demos proving small code changes noticeably improve usability.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:39Screen reader basics
- 4:24Semantic HTML
- 6:10Headings navigation
- 7:34Quick accessibility fixes
- 8:57Alt text for images
- 9:40Accessibility beyond screen readers
- 10:43WCAG resources
- 11:05Live coding demo
- 11:50iPhone accessibility
- 12:54Q&A
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