At Indium, inclusion isn’t a separate initiative it’s a way of thinking, building, and growing. Few stories reflect this better than that of Godson, an accessibility tester whose work is powered not just by skill, but by deep personal insight.
Godson’s inspiring journey was recently featured in the Tamil daily Dinamalar, where he shared how what many see as a limitation, he sees as strength. “Disability is just a word,” he says in the article. “The world may call it a weakness, but I’ve turned it into my biggest power.”
For Godson, software testing has never been just about identifying bugs. It’s about removing barriers. As someone who lives with a visual disability, he brings a rare, invaluable perspective to the table one that blends technical rigour with lived empathy.
“I didn’t want to just find defects. I wanted to make sure no one feels excluded because of how something was built.”
From his earliest days, Godson was curious about how systems functioned. That curiosity grew into a career and a calling. As he stepped into the world of accessibility testing, he discovered a space where his strengths could truly shine.
What sets his approach apart is his mindset. Before any checklist, tool, or report, he starts with a simple, powerful question:
“How would someone with a visual or motor disability experience this?”
This perspective has reshaped how teams think about accessibility. Godson tests beyond compliance, using screen readers like NVDA and VoiceOver, validating ARIA labels, and stress-testing interfaces for usability. He catches what others often miss not because he’s looking harder, but because he’s looking differently.
“Bugs are obvious. Barriers are subtle. You have to test like you care.”
His process is thorough semantic code inspections, streamlined documentation, detailed Jira reports—but it’s his collaboration style that stands out most. Developers don’t just get a report from Godson; they get context, clarity, and a sense of why accessibility matters.
Early in his career, accessibility was often addressed too late in the development cycle. Now, Godson ensures it’s part of the conversation from Day One—whether in sprint planning, design reviews, or standups. His presence helps build awareness, not just better code.
“Quality isn’t a phase. Inclusion isn’t a checklist. Both start on Day One.”
At Indium, Godson found not just a workplace, but a team that listened. Accommodations weren’t treated as exceptions—they were integrated into the way teams worked. That support enabled him to grow, contribute meaningfully, and lead conversations on accessibility from a place of confidence.
“The biggest unlock in my career was simple — people listened.”
For those starting their journey in testing, Godson offers straightforward advice:
- Go beyond pass/fail—think about who’s being excluded
- Speak up early—accessibility needs a voice from the start
- Keep learning—tech evolves, and so should you
- Lead with empathy—it’s the sharpest tool in your kit
“Every test you run is an opportunity to make someone’s digital world more accessible.”
Godson’s work reminds us: accessibility isn’t extra it’s essential. And inclusion, when done right, doesn’t just empower individuals. It makes the entire product, process, and culture better for everyone.
