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Daily emails so far...

This is an archive of the short emails I've sent since March 12th, 2024 about accessibility rework, product quality and the messy bits of delivery. Enjoy!

Avoid aria-label because it does not work with automated in-browser translations.

In Issue 48 of Access Denied, Gary thinks web frameworks can take care of accessibility out of the box.

It takes patience to work with developers, designers and product owners in web accessibility.

Developers use frameworks as an excuse not to bother with semantic HTML, but that introduces loads of accessibility issues into products.

Meeting the web content accessibility guidelines doesn't guarantee your product is usable or inclusive.

Empathy is essential if you want to create an accessible and inclusive product.

Why do we complain about web accessibility and how can we provide solutions to bring change.

Prioritise accessibility into your process to have fewer urgent issues afterwards by dealing with the important bits up front.

After all these years, I'm still learning about web accessibility and that feels pretty damn special.

Making invisible consequences visible can transform product design and how you make choices in accessibility.

Help developers ship accessible websites by giving them reliable tools, match those to their skills and help them prioritise effectively.

In Issue 45 of Access Denied, Gary thinks semantic HTML is outdated and useless if you want to make art.

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