"A" for Accessibility Specialist. Software Development Roles: A to Z

An Accessibility Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing accessibility solutions to ensure that software products are inclusive and accessible to users with disabilities. They collaborate closely with the development team to integrate accessibility solutions into code and provide training to employees on effectively using accessibility features.
Personal Story: I first encountered accessibility and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in the late 2010s while working on a patient healthcare product intended for use by everyone in society. The product needed to be accessible. Google had just released Lighthouse in Chrome’s Developer Tools, which proved to be an excellent tool for providing developers with insights into accessibility and other key areas. We also used other WCAG tools and text-to-voice tools to test our accessibility, along with Apple's accessibility features.
Final Thoughts on Accessibility:
Your product requires accessibility because:
1. It broadens the audience that can use your product.
2. It is a legal requirement under New Zealand law.
Interesting Accessibility Fact: The first version of the WCAG was published in 1999.