Want to make your Power BI reports accessible to everyone? In this session, we explore how to apply WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to Power BI dashboards, helping you create inclusive, user-friendly designs.
Juliana shares real-world insights into accessibility, including common design mistakes, how disabilities impact data consumption, and practical ways to improve your reports using better layout, colour contrast, navigation, and alternative text. Whether you're a beginner or experienced Power BI developer, this session will help you build dashboards that are clearer, more effective, and accessible to all users.
We also cover:
The different types of disabilities and why accessibility matters
WCAG principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust)
Common accessibility issues in Power BI
Colour contrast and colour blindness considerations
Keyboard navigation and tab order
Alternative text and screen reader support
Practical design improvements you can apply immediately
Making your reports accessible doesn’t just help a few users — it improves the experience for everyone.
00:00 Introduction
00:50 What is WCAG & Why Accessibility Matters
07:00 Types of Disabilities Explained
12:30 Common Accessibility Issues in Power BI
20:00 WCAG Principles (POUR) Explained
28:30 Improving Design: Layout, White Space & Contrast
38:00 Colour Blindness & Accessible Colour Choices
45:00 Navigation, Alt Text & Screen Readers