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Authentic conversations so far...

This is an archive of the email messages I sent to my daily mailing list since March 12th, 2024. Enjoy!

Working with clowns

Sometimes it's best to let people who don't believe in accessibility to their own devices.

Shortcuts in web accessibility are never the right way. It usually means someone gets left behind.

Ignorance is a choice

In accessibility, the line between ignorance and not knowing is razor-thin.

In Issue 30 of Access Denied, Gary thinks that 100% in lab results is more important than what the real users say about accessibility.

When you know your product doesn't meet the accessibility requirements, don't hide behind the fine print and just fix it.

Where to focus

Focus on doing the right things and the accessibility conformance will take care of itself.

Blurred lines

Checking for accessibility isn't the same as creating accessible experiences.

Maps don't move cars

Stop talking about theoretical improvements and start testing with actual users who depend on accessible design.

Reserve judgement

What to ask when running a retrospective after a complex project that didn't go exactly as planned.

Discomfort is okay

Accessibility and disability are touchy subjects. We need to push through the discomfort if we are to make the web accessible.

Accessibility isn't a technical problem or a feature. It's a process problem that requires a different mindset.

How to actively work to maintain and improve accessibility, looking at specific standards and following a clear process to address issues.

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