150 - The Why of Web Accessibility with Karren Visser, Justin Hyde and Craig Strachan

Want to sponsor me the cost of a cup of coffee?? Hop onto In this episode, Lois is joined by three voices bringing web accessibility into sharp focus: Karren Visser, a visually impaired photographer who navigates the digital world daily. Justin Hyde, a front-end developer with a passion for building inclusive user experiences. And Craig Strachan, an IT architect who understands the structural backbone of accessible systems. Together, they unpack what it really means to create websites that work for everyone. This conversation explores a broad range of topics related to web accessibility, from barriers that impact everything from simple browsing to making important buying decisions. We go behind the scenes to explore how thoughtful coding, modern frameworks, and evolving AI tools can help identify and fix accessibility gaps before they become obstacles. Most importantly, the conversation is placed within the context of the business case for making websites accessible to all, demonstrating the bottom line affect that inclusion can have for an organisation. To learn more and connect with our guests: Karren Visser: Website: karrenvisser.com Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn: @karrenvisser Justin Hyde: Website: vertopia.co.za Socials: @vertopia Craig Strachan: Website: craigstrachan.com Image Description: White headphone and eye icon with a sound wave in the center, over a background patterned with hundreds of illustrated eyes. I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Website : loisstrachan.com LinkedIn: Facebook: This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.

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150 - The Why of Web Accessibility with Karren Visser, Justin Hyde and Craig Strachan is an episode from Accessible South Africa Travel Podcast by Accessible South Africa.

This episode is 58:16 long.

This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

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