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Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor
I am a regular contributor to the UsableNet blog on digital accessibility. I develop, write, and edit content for the company blog related to my experiences with digital accessibility. I explore various areas of the digital world and combine my unique perspective as a screen reader user with my fun and creative writing style to deliver an informative and engaging final product. My goal is to advance the company's marketing initiatives while also raising awareness about digital accessibility and how it affects the lives of real-world assistive technology users. My work covers everything from common accessibility challenges to robust and accessible design to tutorial-like content for specific web elements.

Recent Posts

A professional woman in a wheelchair using a computer with multiple monitors, showcasing workplace accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Overcoming Barriers: A Blind Person's Take on Workplace Accessibility

Oct 16, 2024
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time that particularly hits home for me as a young blind working professional. Individuals with disabilities ...

User Experience, NDEAM

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Navigating Menus on Mobile: A Blind Diner's Accessibility Insights

Oct 9, 2024
Recently, I had the opportunity to dine at a popular national chain restaurant with friends. I wanted to be prepared with my order ahead of time, so I used my smartphone to review ...

mobile accessibility, Restaurants

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Your Accessibility Questions Answered by a Blind Person

Sep 23, 2024
During a recent UsableNet webinar, attendees had the unique opportunity to witness a blind screen reader user navigating a website in real time. This interactive session sparked ...

Web Accessibility, Webinars, User Experience

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Accessibility Widgets on Mobile: A Barrier to True Accessibility

Sep 18, 2024
I've previously discussed how accessibility widgets fail to deliver full web accessibility and usability. When I mention accessibility widgets, I refer to small programs embedded ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility

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Mobile Grocery Shopping Accessibility: Challenges for Blind Shoppers

Sep 11, 2024
One industry that is becoming increasingly digitalized is grocery shopping. According to a 2024 report by eMarketer, the U.S. online grocery market is projected to reach $187.7 ...

User Experience, Mobile, Ecommerce, Grocery

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Decorative Image Regarding Technology in Healthcare

Navigating Accessibility Challenges on Mobile Healthcare Websites

Sep 2, 2024
As of 2024, nearly 60% of healthcare consumers use mobile devices to manage their health, from booking appointments to accessing medical records. Yet, despite this growing ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility, Mobile, Healthcare

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Accessibility Issues in Mobile Ticket Purchasing: A Baseball Game

Aug 23, 2024
Over the past few months, I have written a series of blogs about the accessibility challenges that affect various mobile websites when using touch-based screen readers. In this ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility

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mobile phone in a white hand

A Blind Person's Perspective on Mobile Accessibility in Ecommerce

Aug 21, 2024
One of the most popular sectors of online retail is clothing. I have shopped for clothes on websites for many years. In the past, I discussed common accessibility challenges that ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility, Ecommerce

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AI Chat Bot Accessibility Issues from a Blind User’s Perspective

Aug 2, 2024
As AI grows in popularity, almost all websites integrate AI-based interactive chatbots for tasks such as website help, customer service, and account management like password ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, AI

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