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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!

In Issue 45 of Access Denied, Gary thinks semantic HTML is outdated and useless if you want to make art.

Accessibility work is not without its challenges, but there is magic in creating solutions that genuinely improve lives.

Instead of perfect accessibility, aim for continuous improvement. Perfect accessibility doesn't exist.

Instead of debating accessibility with so-called experts and other stubborn stakeholders, try to work with them to get things done.

Soul-crushing inefficiency as a web product team pretends to care about accessibility while accomplishing absolutely nothing.

When accessibility goals are vague and cannot be measured, they are just empty words that won't lead to any outcomes.

When you hit a roadblock, switch tactics and keep advocating for accessibility. If all fails, move on to others who are willing to listen.

Accessibility fails when teams focus solely on process or solely on the users. The sweet spot is somewhere in the middle.

Here are some practical tips to take care of yourself to avoid burnout when working in accessibility.

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