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I'll be honest - reporting accessibility issues usually leads nowhere. But this year, three teams actually listened and made changes. Small wins, but they matter. Here's why I still speak up, even when it's exhausting:
https://bit.ly/3K5dPxc
https://bit.ly/3K5dPxc
My Favorite Accessibility Wins This Year - AAArdvark
I’ll be honest – accessibility work can feel like shouting into the void sometimes. You spot an issue, you report it, and then… crickets. Or worse, you get a defensive response about how “it works fine for most users” or “we’ll add it to the backlog....
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November 19, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I'll be honest - reporting accessibility issues usually leads nowhere. But this year, three teams actually listened and made changes. Small wins, but they matter. Here's why I still speak up, even when it's exhausting:
https://bit.ly/3K5dPxc
https://bit.ly/3K5dPxc
On Veterans Day, I'm thinking about disabled veterans who face digital barriers every day. We can honor their service by removing those barriers and building websites and services that actually work for everyone. Accessibility isn't optional. It's respect.
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
On Veterans Day, I'm thinking about disabled veterans who face digital barriers every day. We can honor their service by removing those barriers and building websites and services that actually work for everyone. Accessibility isn't optional. It's respect.
I'm not perfect. I make accessibility mistakes on my own sites sometimes.
What matters: acknowledge it, fix it, learn from it. There's no "perfectly accessible" website. Focus on removing barriers as you learn about them. Progress over perfection isn't just a saying. It's the only sustainable path.
What matters: acknowledge it, fix it, learn from it. There's no "perfectly accessible" website. Focus on removing barriers as you learn about them. Progress over perfection isn't just a saying. It's the only sustainable path.
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I'm not perfect. I make accessibility mistakes on my own sites sometimes.
What matters: acknowledge it, fix it, learn from it. There's no "perfectly accessible" website. Focus on removing barriers as you learn about them. Progress over perfection isn't just a saying. It's the only sustainable path.
What matters: acknowledge it, fix it, learn from it. There's no "perfectly accessible" website. Focus on removing barriers as you learn about them. Progress over perfection isn't just a saying. It's the only sustainable path.
Going live in 30 mins (1pm PST) to fix accessibility issues in real time. No script, just real problems and honest troubleshooting. Last time we found a keyboard-inaccessible form - today we fix it. Bring questions: https://bit.ly/4nwlmD3 Will be recorded if you can't make it live.
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Going live in 30 mins (1pm PST) to fix accessibility issues in real time. No script, just real problems and honest troubleshooting. Last time we found a keyboard-inaccessible form - today we fix it. Bring questions: https://bit.ly/4nwlmD3 Will be recorded if you can't make it live.
Designers: before handoff, make sure focus indicators are in your designs. They're as important as hover states. Document the specs, show them in prototypes, test with keyboard nav. Don't make devs guess. #a11y
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Designers: before handoff, make sure focus indicators are in your designs. They're as important as hover states. Document the specs, show them in prototypes, test with keyboard nav. Don't make devs guess. #a11y
The scariest thing this Halloween? Opening DevTools and seeing a div with a role of button.
Actually haunted by accessibility issues. Happy Halloween 👻
Actually haunted by accessibility issues. Happy Halloween 👻
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The scariest thing this Halloween? Opening DevTools and seeing a div with a role of button.
Actually haunted by accessibility issues. Happy Halloween 👻
Actually haunted by accessibility issues. Happy Halloween 👻
From "we think our site is accessible" to "we know what to fix" – that's what Snapshot Audits do. Expert-led assessment, visual evidence, clear priorities. Last week to get introductory pricing at $599 (ends Oct 31). DM for details.
October 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
From "we think our site is accessible" to "we know what to fix" – that's what Snapshot Audits do. Expert-led assessment, visual evidence, clear priorities. Last week to get introductory pricing at $599 (ends Oct 31). DM for details.
Fixing accessibility issues live today at 1pm PT. No script, just real remediation work. Watch how we prioritize and troubleshoot real problems using AAArdvark.
Bring questions: https://bit.ly/3JlzhO2
Bring questions: https://bit.ly/3JlzhO2
October 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Fixing accessibility issues live today at 1pm PT. No script, just real remediation work. Watch how we prioritize and troubleshoot real problems using AAArdvark.
Bring questions: https://bit.ly/3JlzhO2
Bring questions: https://bit.ly/3JlzhO2
I just published a new founder post about building AAArdvark at the intersection of tech, law, and human rights.
It's messy, rewarding work - and harder than I expected. Here's what I've learned so far:
https://bit.ly/4nYYIUJ
It's messy, rewarding work - and harder than I expected. Here's what I've learned so far:
https://bit.ly/4nYYIUJ
October 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I just published a new founder post about building AAArdvark at the intersection of tech, law, and human rights.
It's messy, rewarding work - and harder than I expected. Here's what I've learned so far:
https://bit.ly/4nYYIUJ
It's messy, rewarding work - and harder than I expected. Here's what I've learned so far:
https://bit.ly/4nYYIUJ
WordPress Accessibility Day is free and genuinely useful. Great talks, hands-on workshops, and a community focused on making the web better for everyone. Worth blocking out time for: https://bit.ly/48A3O4Y
October 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
WordPress Accessibility Day is free and genuinely useful. Great talks, hands-on workshops, and a community focused on making the web better for everyone. Worth blocking out time for: https://bit.ly/48A3O4Y
NSquared turns 11 this month. To celebrate, we're offering Snapshot Accessibility Audits. 1-5 pages, full report, clear fix guidance, done in a week. Normally $999, first 11 signups get it for $599. Perfect if full audits feel overwhelming. https://bit.ly/3KtIKmT
October 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
NSquared turns 11 this month. To celebrate, we're offering Snapshot Accessibility Audits. 1-5 pages, full report, clear fix guidance, done in a week. Normally $999, first 11 signups get it for $599. Perfect if full audits feel overwhelming. https://bit.ly/3KtIKmT
Semantic HTML livestream Part 3 is today at 1pm PT. We're covering the dialog element, lesser-known semantic elements, and how to maintain good HTML practices in React/Vue/Svelte. Interactive Q&A throughout. All levels welcome. It will be recorded if you can't make it live.
https://bit.ly/4mOCkfu
https://bit.ly/4mOCkfu
October 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Semantic HTML livestream Part 3 is today at 1pm PT. We're covering the dialog element, lesser-known semantic elements, and how to maintain good HTML practices in React/Vue/Svelte. Interactive Q&A throughout. All levels welcome. It will be recorded if you can't make it live.
https://bit.ly/4mOCkfu
https://bit.ly/4mOCkfu
Accessibility laws vary widely around the world - what applies in the US might not match the EU, Canada, or elsewhere. If you're trying to understand what's required in your region (or your clients'), this resource from Lainey Feingold is helpful: https://bit.ly/3IGqzcQ
Global Law and Policy
The legal framework gives us permission to dream what is possible. Lizzie Kiama (Kenya) at Microsoft Ability Summit 2021
Welcome to LFLegal's Digital Accessibility Global Law and Policy page. The content of this page illustrates two things I often s...
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October 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Accessibility laws vary widely around the world - what applies in the US might not match the EU, Canada, or elsewhere. If you're trying to understand what's required in your region (or your clients'), this resource from Lainey Feingold is helpful: https://bit.ly/3IGqzcQ
AAArdvark's Visual Mode highlights accessibility issues directly on your webpage. No more hunting through cryptic reports or guessing where problems are.
Click on an element, see the issue, get clear guidance on how to fix it.
https://bit.ly/4gHxy1I
Click on an element, see the issue, get clear guidance on how to fix it.
https://bit.ly/4gHxy1I
AAArdvark | Accessibility Testing Tool Designed for Busy Digital Teams
AAArdvark in an all-in-one testing, monitoring, issue management, and reporting platform for faster and comprehensive accessibility audits.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
AAArdvark's Visual Mode highlights accessibility issues directly on your webpage. No more hunting through cryptic reports or guessing where problems are.
Click on an element, see the issue, get clear guidance on how to fix it.
https://bit.ly/4gHxy1I
Click on an element, see the issue, get clear guidance on how to fix it.
https://bit.ly/4gHxy1I
I don't trust automated accessibility checkers 100% and you shouldn't either. They miss things like keyboard traps, confusing navigation, and unclear content. Automation is useful for getting started and catching low-hanging fruit, but it can't replace human testing and judgment.
September 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I don't trust automated accessibility checkers 100% and you shouldn't either. They miss things like keyboard traps, confusing navigation, and unclear content. Automation is useful for getting started and catching low-hanging fruit, but it can't replace human testing and judgment.
Going live today to talk semantic HTML - the foundation that makes websites actually work for everyone. Lists, tables, forms, links vs buttons. Interactive Q&A throughout. No experience needed, just bring questions! https://bit.ly/4nH6JNu
September 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Going live today to talk semantic HTML - the foundation that makes websites actually work for everyone. Lists, tables, forms, links vs buttons. Interactive Q&A throughout. No experience needed, just bring questions! https://bit.ly/4nH6JNu
My friend had to close a website because the animations made her dizzy. Motion sensitivity is real - it causes nausea, headaches, worse.
I have prefers-reduced-motion turned on. Almost no sites respect it.
Devs: Please check for this setting in CSS or JS. Users already told you what they need.
I have prefers-reduced-motion turned on. Almost no sites respect it.
Devs: Please check for this setting in CSS or JS. Users already told you what they need.
September 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My friend had to close a website because the animations made her dizzy. Motion sensitivity is real - it causes nausea, headaches, worse.
I have prefers-reduced-motion turned on. Almost no sites respect it.
Devs: Please check for this setting in CSS or JS. Users already told you what they need.
I have prefers-reduced-motion turned on. Almost no sites respect it.
Devs: Please check for this setting in CSS or JS. Users already told you what they need.
Excited to speak at SomeConf about accessible Single Page Applications! SPAs are powerful but can create barriers. I'll share strategies for focus management, dynamic content, and inclusive design that work across frameworks. Let's build fast apps that work for everyone. https://bit.ly/4n5wabO
September 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Excited to speak at SomeConf about accessible Single Page Applications! SPAs are powerful but can create barriers. I'll share strategies for focus management, dynamic content, and inclusive design that work across frameworks. Let's build fast apps that work for everyone. https://bit.ly/4n5wabO
Stop using aria-label as your accessibility quick fix.
It doesn't translate (your "Search" button stays English while visible text becomes "Buscar"), it masks existing content, and it's often unnecessary.
Better: Use visible, descriptive text that everyone can see and translate.
It doesn't translate (your "Search" button stays English while visible text becomes "Buscar"), it masks existing content, and it's often unnecessary.
Better: Use visible, descriptive text that everyone can see and translate.
September 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Stop using aria-label as your accessibility quick fix.
It doesn't translate (your "Search" button stays English while visible text becomes "Buscar"), it masks existing content, and it's often unnecessary.
Better: Use visible, descriptive text that everyone can see and translate.
It doesn't translate (your "Search" button stays English while visible text becomes "Buscar"), it masks existing content, and it's often unnecessary.
Better: Use visible, descriptive text that everyone can see and translate.
"When is it the responsibility of the person with the disability to make our content accessible?"
Never. It is never their responsibility.
We can't assume someone is an expert at being disabled. The burden falls on us to build it right.
-- Anne Gibson https://bit.ly/4nhlBlo
Never. It is never their responsibility.
We can't assume someone is an expert at being disabled. The burden falls on us to build it right.
-- Anne Gibson https://bit.ly/4nhlBlo
To whom does the burden fall? – The Interconnected
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September 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"When is it the responsibility of the person with the disability to make our content accessible?"
Never. It is never their responsibility.
We can't assume someone is an expert at being disabled. The burden falls on us to build it right.
-- Anne Gibson https://bit.ly/4nhlBlo
Never. It is never their responsibility.
We can't assume someone is an expert at being disabled. The burden falls on us to build it right.
-- Anne Gibson https://bit.ly/4nhlBlo
Real talk: I spend half my time feeling like I'm squawking at people about website accessibility.
They nod. They say "yeah, we should get to that."
Then nothing happens until the lawyers call.
Selling prevention is exhausting sometimes.
They nod. They say "yeah, we should get to that."
Then nothing happens until the lawyers call.
Selling prevention is exhausting sometimes.
September 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Real talk: I spend half my time feeling like I'm squawking at people about website accessibility.
They nod. They say "yeah, we should get to that."
Then nothing happens until the lawyers call.
Selling prevention is exhausting sometimes.
They nod. They say "yeah, we should get to that."
Then nothing happens until the lawyers call.
Selling prevention is exhausting sometimes.
AAArdvark's first AI feature is coming: automated contrast checking for text on images and gradients.
No more manual reviews when text sits on complex backgrounds. We'll detect if there's enough contrast so you don't have to squint and guess.
Finally, AI that actually solves a real problem.
No more manual reviews when text sits on complex backgrounds. We'll detect if there's enough contrast so you don't have to squint and guess.
Finally, AI that actually solves a real problem.
August 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
AAArdvark's first AI feature is coming: automated contrast checking for text on images and gradients.
No more manual reviews when text sits on complex backgrounds. We'll detect if there's enough contrast so you don't have to squint and guess.
Finally, AI that actually solves a real problem.
No more manual reviews when text sits on complex backgrounds. We'll detect if there's enough contrast so you don't have to squint and guess.
Finally, AI that actually solves a real problem.
Met a SaaS founder proud he'd "made his app accessible" for big clients. Turns out he'd just installed an overlay widget.
Had to break the news that overlays don't fix accessibility and they often make things worse.
Tough conversation, but he was ready to do the real work.
Had to break the news that overlays don't fix accessibility and they often make things worse.
Tough conversation, but he was ready to do the real work.
August 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Met a SaaS founder proud he'd "made his app accessible" for big clients. Turns out he'd just installed an overlay widget.
Had to break the news that overlays don't fix accessibility and they often make things worse.
Tough conversation, but he was ready to do the real work.
Had to break the news that overlays don't fix accessibility and they often make things worse.
Tough conversation, but he was ready to do the real work.
That accessibility audit sitting in your inbox isn't the goal - it's just a tool.
The real goal is making your website accessible for everyone who uses it.
What's one accessibility issue you can commit to fixing this week?
Progress beats perfection.
The real goal is making your website accessible for everyone who uses it.
What's one accessibility issue you can commit to fixing this week?
Progress beats perfection.
August 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
That accessibility audit sitting in your inbox isn't the goal - it's just a tool.
The real goal is making your website accessible for everyone who uses it.
What's one accessibility issue you can commit to fixing this week?
Progress beats perfection.
The real goal is making your website accessible for everyone who uses it.
What's one accessibility issue you can commit to fixing this week?
Progress beats perfection.
What gets measured gets improved.
If you're only tracking how many accessibility issues you find, you're measuring the wrong thing.
Track instead:
• Issues fixed
• Time to resolve problems
• Features tested before release
The goal isn't finding problems - it's making progress.
If you're only tracking how many accessibility issues you find, you're measuring the wrong thing.
Track instead:
• Issues fixed
• Time to resolve problems
• Features tested before release
The goal isn't finding problems - it's making progress.
August 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
What gets measured gets improved.
If you're only tracking how many accessibility issues you find, you're measuring the wrong thing.
Track instead:
• Issues fixed
• Time to resolve problems
• Features tested before release
The goal isn't finding problems - it's making progress.
If you're only tracking how many accessibility issues you find, you're measuring the wrong thing.
Track instead:
• Issues fixed
• Time to resolve problems
• Features tested before release
The goal isn't finding problems - it's making progress.