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Michael Taylor

My name is Michael Taylor and I am a marketing intern at Usablenet. I graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelors of business administration in marketing. I am blind, and use assistive technology each and every day to access the digital world. As a result, I am very passionate about web accessibility and usability. My experiences with the good and bad of accessible technology give me a unique perspective that allows me to make meaningful contributions in the digital accessibility field. During my marketing internship at Usablenet, I hope to raise awareness about digital accessibility by providing accounts of my personal experiences and suggestions and recommendations about what works well and what does not. Though I am only beginning on my professional journey, I aim to pursue a long-term career in the digital accessibility field.

Recent Posts

Accessibility on Seasonal Websites (Feedback from a blind shopper)

Halloween is over; gingerbread lattes are back at coffee shops; Thanksgiving is this month, and the holiday season is underway. Many people are shopping for festive items to get ...

Retail, User Experience, Ecommerce

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How Hotel Websites Are Becoming More Accessible

It's that time of year when many people may be booking travel for the holidays or maybe making plans for the warmer months. So, for this post in the positive accessibility series, ...

Web Accessibility

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My Journey through an Online Shopping Experience

I will do something considerably different from my usual writing style in today's blog. I will attempt to narrate my way through interactions with a website, discussing both good ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience

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Frightfully Bad Accessibility Problems, Halloween Edition

Halloween is today, so it is the perfect time to talk about the top three accessibility horrors I regularly encounter when using the internet. These frightfully bad flaws often ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience

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Busting Myths About People With Disabilities on the Job

As we continue through National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), I would like to discuss something I can relate to personally that affects many other people with ...

User Experience

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Challenges and Best Practices for Website Accessibility on Event Websites

After a hot summer, fall is the perfect season to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Attending a concert in the park, catching an evening game, or enjoying a local festival are ...

Web Accessibility, Accessibility Testing

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Job Searching while Blind: Common Accessibility Challenges

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. I think it is the perfect time to discuss the accessibility of the job application process. In most industries, online ...

User Experience

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Web Accessibility User Testing "Nightmares"

As someone who relies on using web accessibility solutions for nearly every aspect of my life, I’ve had firsthand experience with the good, the bad, and the downright scary of ...

Web Accessibility

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Ecommerce Accessibility: Lessons from Hardware Stores

Despite being blind, I enjoy taking on various DIY projects such as woodworking and minor around-the-house repairs. I regularly browse and purchase from hardware store websites—on ...

Ecommerce

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