Ananya Iyer
Assistive Technology Specialist · BuildWithAccess
Screen reader testing specialist with deep expertise in JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. Validates every audit against real assistive technology to ensure fixes work for actual users, not just automated scanners. Has tested mobile accessibility across 50+ iOS and Android applications.
9 articles by Ananya Iyer
- WCAG & Standards10 min read
Color Contrast Accessibility WCAG: The Complete Guide
Understand WCAG color contrast requirements, the difference between Success Criteria 1.4.3 and 1.4.11, how to measure contrast ratios, and fix the most common failures.
July 8, 2025
- WCAG & Standards11 min read
WCAG 2.2 New Success Criteria: A Deep Dive Guide
Explore WCAG 2.2's new success criteria including Focus Appearance, Dragging Movements, Redundant Entry, and Accessible Authentication with implementation guidance.
January 15, 2026
- Section 50810 min read
Section 508 Testing Tools: Automated, Manual & AT Testing Guide
A practical guide to Section 508 testing tools including axe, WAVE, ANDI, and PAC, plus manual methods and a repeatable 508 compliance testing process.
June 18, 2025
- Remediation13 min read
Screen Reader Testing: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver & TalkBack Guide
Complete screen reader testing guide covering JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and Narrator. Learn commands, common bugs, and a testing priority matrix for WCAG fixes.
September 15, 2025
- Business Case8 min read
Web Accessibility and SEO: Why WCAG Compliance Boosts Rankings
Discover the powerful overlap between WCAG compliance and Google's ranking factors, including alt text, heading structure, Core Web Vitals, and mobile-first indexing.
May 20, 2025
- AI & Accessibility11 min read
Best Automated Accessibility Testing Tools in 2026: A Comparison
Compare axe-core, WAVE, Lighthouse, IBM Equal Access Checker, Siteimprove, and more — plus what automated WCAG testing can and cannot catch.
January 20, 2026
- Mobile Accessibility12 min read
React Native Accessibility Guide 2026: Props, Testing & Platform Differences
A practical 2026 React Native accessibility guide covering accessibility props, common bugs, testing with Detox and RNTL, and iOS vs Android platform differences.
January 15, 2026
- European Accessibility Act13 min read
European Accessibility Act 2025 Deadline: Your EAA Compliance Checklist
The European Accessibility Act June 28, 2025 deadline is in effect. This EAA compliance checklist covers covered products, exemptions, gap assessment, and your action plan.
January 20, 2025
- Remediation9 min read
Alt Text Guide: How to Write Image Descriptions That Actually Work
A practical guide to writing effective alt text for every image type — decorative, functional, informational, and complex — with WCAG 1.1.1 requirements explained.
May 28, 2026
Meet the Full Team
Ananya Iyer is one of 6 certified accessibility specialists at BuildWithAccess.