May 2022 - Sheri Byrne-Haber's Blog

People with disabilities and sports

We want to be spectators. Many of us want to be or are, participants. So why is it that we face so many freaking barriers? As a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan for more than four decades and compound archery 2024 Paralympic…

If you’re more offended by language than systemic ableism, it’s time to rethink your priorities.

I get the occasional complaint about my use of the word cr@p or cr@ppy in my post. Let’s get one thing straight: if the word cr@p is what gets under your skin, but you’re comfortable ignoring the very real, pervasive…

Accessibility Meme Monday: Should I Make It Accessible?

Tomorrow is the International Day of People with Disabilities. This is a friendly reminder of the importance of accessibility taking center stage as a fundamental pillar of disability equity and inclusion. With over a billion people worldwide living with disabilities,…

The secret to great accessibility is never be satisfied. That’s how you continue to improve.

It seems appropriate on International Day of People with Disabilities to reflect on what makes great accessibility. It’s important to remember that accessibility is not a box to check or a one-time effort. Great accessibility is an ongoing commitment rooted…

Accessibility Fail Friday: 1 for YES and 0 for NO

Imagine this: you’re filling out a survey and come across a question instructing you to answer 1 for Yes and 0 for No. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the instructions are at the top of the page, and when…

Accessibility Meme Monday: Not all Announcements Improve the User Experience

When designing for accessibility, it’s important to remember that not all announcements improve the user experience. In fact, excessive or redundant announcements can create significant barriers for people who rely on these tools. Here are some common pitfalls: 1. Repeated…

Disability Inclusive Holiday Party Planning

It’s that time of year again. Planning an inclusive holiday party goes beyond picking out festive decorations or sending fancy invitations. It’s about creating an environment where every employee feels welcome, safe, and able to fully participate. For employees with…

Accessibility Meme: Europe has an Accessibility act? Why didn’t anyone warn me?

When laws are passed in the European Union, a long timeline follows, allowing each country to implement its local version. We’ve seen this process with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which officially passed on June 7, 2019. The EAA will…

The only thing worse than not having an accessibility statement on your website is having one and not acting on its promises

An accessibility statement isn’t just words on a page. Accessibility statements are a commitment to ensuring that everyone can access and use your digital content. When a company publishes an accessibility statement but fails to deliver on its promises, it…

Accessibility is not a problem to be solved. Accessibility is a culture to be built

There is a big focus on disability inclusion and accessibility during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. These organizations need to remember, accessibility is not a problem to be solved. It’s a culture to be built. In building that culture, organizations…

Accessibility is Important we will fix it later

If only I had a nickel for every time I heard about this happening (alt: Phoebe and Joey from Friends where Phoebe is repeating one word at a time, Joey is repeating it back, Phoebe puts it all together in…

Month: May 2022