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Accessibility Fail Friday: Tell me you aren’t a senior accessibility consultant without telling me you aren’t a senior accessibility consultant.

Tell me you aren’t a senior accessibility consultant without telling me you aren’t a senior accessibility consultant. Which of these phrases is easier to read? Associate Accessibility Consultant or ASSOCIATE ACCESSIBILITY CONSULTANT How about these hashtags hashtag#AssociateAccessibilityConsultant or hashtag#ASSOCIATEACCESSIBILITYCONSULTANT Using…
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Accessibility Fail Friday: New Head of the EEOC Ordered its Staff to Halt all LGBTQ Discrimination Cases Despite the Bostock Case Still Being the law of the land.

I rarely post two hashtag#AccessibilityFailFridays in one day, but this issue is too important to wait until next week. Two days ago, the head of the EEOC was removed, possibly illegally. Today, the new head of the EEOC ordered its…
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Accessibility Meme Monday: Things That Are not DEI’s Fault; Immigration Woes Plane Crashes, Egg Prices

There were over 200 executive orders in the new administration’s first week. This is the predicted “shock and awe” approach designed to overwhelm the public with so much illegal behavior and cruelty that many will withdraw to protect their mental…
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If you're more offended by language than systemic ableism, it's time to rethink your priorities.

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

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…
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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…
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