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Why is it so surprising that people with disabilities want to travel independently? Travel remains a huge challenge for many people with disabilities due to inaccessible transportation, hotels, and services. Accommodations are just temporary fixes, not solutions. Even when something…
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If you need an accommodation, it means the process or item is not accessible. Getting the accommodation doesn't fix the inaccessible process or item. It just gives you a temporary solution and doesn't solve the problem for others

If you need an accommodation, it means the process or item is not accessible. Getting the accommodation doesn’t fix the inaccessible process or item. It just gives you a temporary solution and doesn’t solve the problem for others

Disability truth time If you need to ask for an accommodation, it means the process or item you are being asked to use BY DEFINITION is inaccessible. Getting the accommodation doesn’t fix the inaccessible process or item. It merely provides…
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Accessibility Meme: Lessons from CrowdStrike: Why Cutting Corners on Accessibility and QA is a $5.4 Billion Mistake Waiting to Happen

The only thing that surprises me about the CrowdStrike incident is that something like it didn’t happen sooner. I have ten years of general QA experience and another twenty in disability inclusion and accessibility. I have heard of numerous CrowdStrike-like…
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Accessibility Meme: If the accessibility team isn’t in the room, who steps up?

If the accessibility team isn’t in the room, who steps up? This is my call to action for all product owners, sales teams, engineering, design, and UX organizations. Every decision you make can either open doors or create barriers for…
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Accessibility Meme: When you are asked to create an accessible product, tell them to create an accessible experience

When you are asked to create an accessible product, tell them to create an accessible experience. An accessible product alone might meet the minimum standards for the product, but an accessible experience ensures inclusivity at every touchpoint. Accessible products are…
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Accessibility Meme: Riding the Compliance Wave: Accessibility Deadlines vs. True Inclusion

Good News: There has been a noticeable increase in senior accessibility job postings recently. This uptick is a positive sign that organizations are recognizing the importance of accessibility and are seeking experts to lead these crucial initiatives. Bad News: This…
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The Only Person Who Can Legitimately Decide Whether You’re Disabled is You

For far too long, society has imposed definitions and judgments on what it means to be disabled. But here’s the truth: disability is a deeply personal experience, unique to every individual. Our essence of self-determination is diminished when others impose…
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What people should know BEFORE writing articles or creating products about accessibility

I read a lot of articles about accessibility, and also try out a lot of accessibility-related products. Some of them are very, very good. Others are cringe-worthy. These are the signs that I use to determine which to read to…
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