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# [How I learned about accessibility through open source contribution](https://geoffreylgv.hashnode.dev/how-i-learned-about-accessibility-through-open-source-contribution?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Accessibility is how any person can use or enjoy a website, system, or app. It makes things easier to use, improves performance, and reaches more people.

Oct 27, 2023 · 2 min read · geoffreylgv.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Geoffrey Logovi](https://hashnode.com/@geoffreylgv)

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Geoffrey (dʒɛfray or dʒɛfri) shares tech-related opportunities and ways of working with his community to inspire, educate, and raise awareness about the use of technology. Tech, community, developer relations, talks, teach, sharing, build, helps, hack, open source, event... Initially Technical Support and Quality Assurance Engineer with experience in L1/L2 technical support, systems administration, API testing, and manual/regression testing across mobile, web, and banking systems. Strong background in Linux environments, REST APIs, JSON validation, troubleshooting, and incident resolution. Recognized for improving system reliability, reducing incidents, and bridging communication between users, field teams, and engineering.

## Responses 2

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[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes)

[Oct 28, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-learned-about-accessibility-through-open-source-contribution/653b8263c0f8246c85371927/comment/653c66c97e9ee38b4f5a01c7)

Well said, [Geoffrey Logovi](https://hashnode.com/@geoffreylgv)! 😊 This experience has expanded my understanding of accessibility too! 😊 I look forward to doing more translations with you in the future.

[Geoffrey Logovi](https://hashnode.com/@geoffreylgv)

[Oct 28, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-learned-about-accessibility-through-open-source-contribution/653b8263c0f8246c85371927/comment/653c66c97e9ee38b4f5a01c7#reply-653c9cce8bb1c48f931a154d)

Yes, definitely; thank you so much. Always ready :)

[Lymah](https://hashnode.com/@Odunola)

[Oct 27, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-learned-about-accessibility-through-open-source-contribution/653b8263c0f8246c85371927/comment/653bbc0298483a8b615209bd)

Well articulated, Geoffrey!

Thanks for the mention. Also, thanks for always mentoring me in this open source community. I appreciate you.

[Geoffrey Logovi](https://hashnode.com/@geoffreylgv)

[Oct 27, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-learned-about-accessibility-through-open-source-contribution/653b8263c0f8246c85371927/comment/653bbc0298483a8b615209bd#reply-653bdb3598483a8b61520c73)

I'm delighted, Harlimat, and thank you so much. I appreciate the work you do, keep up the good work.