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Accessibility is Still More Than Screenreaders - Malak Janus

𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 2026 In this talk, Malak Janua challenges the compliance-first mindset that dominates accessibility in tech today. Instead of focusing solely on standards, automated tools, or AI-driven audits, Malak makes a compelling case for prioritizing real user success over box-ticking. Drawing from product design, human-centered design, and real-world examples, this session explores why accessibility requires empathy, context, and direct engagement with users — things AI and automated testing still can’t replace. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: ● Why accessibility is about real people, not just compliance ● The limitations of AI and automated tools in accessibility work ● How disability can be permanent, temporary, or situational ● Why “works with a screen reader” is not the finish line ● How context, user goals, and cognitive load shape accessible design ● Practical examples of accessibility gray areas (alt text, data visualizations, navigation) ● Why inaccessible design can’t be “fixed” with code alone Malak also breaks down how accessibility decisions should start before the keyboard, during the design and product-thinking phase — and why talking to and testing with actual users is essential, especially as products grow more complex.