Desafios da inserção de requisitos de acessibilidade em uma aplicação web: desenvolvendo um fórum acessível para pessoas cegas e de baixa visão

Abstract

This study presents the challenges and outcomes of incorporating accessibility requirements into the development of a web application aimed at blind and visually impaired users. To this end, a proof of concept named Inclusify was developed, an accessible forum built following the WCAG 2.1 guidelines and focused on assistive usability best practices. The research involved a systematic literature review, modeling and implementation of the application using agile methodologies, and both automated testing with AXE-CORE and manual testing with the NVDA screen reader. The development process revealed several challenges, including the lack of support in thirdparty components, the earning curve for assistive technologies, and ensuring the correct use of semantic HTML5 tags. As outcomes, the project delivered not only a functional and accessible forum but also a set of practical recommendations to guide developers in implementing inclusive design from the initial stages of their projects. This experience contributes to the advancement of applied digital accessibility and suggests ways to integrate it into agile development cycles.