Authentic conversations so far...

If your spec doesn't include accessibility, AI agents will build exactly what you asked for, and nothing more.

In Issue 74 of Access Denied, Gary relies exclusively on AI to write code.

AI agents are writing, reviewing and testing code without anyone asking about accessibility.

Stop acting like you need to finish every other task on the roadmap before accessibility gets a look.

Don't wait until after you ship to hear from users with disabilities.

Accessibility testing coverage numbers don't tell you if you sleep soundly at night.

Accessibility is a problem that won't go away if you ignore it.

A personal story about one man's security nightmare.

In Issue 73 of Access Denied, Gary thinks adding CAPTCHAs to improve security justifies the accessibility and usability problems.

A story about password requirements being too much.

When security best practices conflict with the WCAG, security usually comes out ahead.

Figure out what keeps stakeholders up at night and show them how you're addressing it.

3 things that matter when testing your product for accessibility.

It's easier to trust a credential than to evaluate an idea on merit.

When consultants look authoritative, we assume they know what they're talking about.

In Issue 72 of Access Denied, Gary hires an accessibility consultant who says the same things as Sarah.

Concrete ideas on how to become the go-to accessibility person in your team.

Internal accessibility expertise is overlooked just because it doesn't come with the right visual signaling.

Find the high-impact accessibility issues and fix those first, rather than trying to do everything at once.

Having 100% coverage doesn't matter if people can't actually use your product.

Part 2 of your questions about authority points in accessibility answered.

Your questions about authority points in accessibility answered.

In Issue 71 of Access Denied, Gary thinks Sarah doesn't have enough influence to ask for accessibility.

How to measure your influence and credibility within an organisation.

Accessibility is always "important but not urgent" so it gets bumped every sprint for whatever shiny thing leadership wants.

Automated accessibility tools catch problems before they become your problem.

The gap between what the tests catch and the culture around testing.

Forget the "put yourself in their shoes" exercises in accessibility.

Certification is cool and all, but it's hollow without genuine care for people.

In Issue 70 of Access Denied, Gary gave Sarah a random email where to send accessibility tickets.