Michael Taylor
Recent Posts
What Makes an Accessible College Application Form Work for Screen Reader Users
Sep 15, 2025
Most online forms make the application process more complicated for students who are blind. This one made it easier, and that is worth celebrating. I am Michael Taylor, a blind ...
Is Your Homepage Excluding Prospective Students With Disabilities?
Sep 9, 2025
As digital accessibility becomes a legal and operational priority, public organizations—especially those in higher education—must ensure that their websites and mobile ...
Summer 2025 Digital Accessibility: A Screen Reader’s Review
Sep 5, 2025
Labor Day is often seen as the unofficial end of summer in the U.S. (meteorological summer runs June 1 through August 31). The days feel shorter, the mornings are crisper, and ...
Web Accessibility, User Experience, mobile accessibility, travel, hospitality
Digital Accessibility in Hospitality: What I Learned as a Blind Guest
Aug 26, 2025
I recently shared five posts about different mobile experiences on one trip, from booking a hotel via a mobile site to ordering dinner through a resort app. Now I would like to ...
Web Accessibility, User Experience, mobile accessibility, travel, hospitality
Ordering Dinner from a Resort Restaurant as a Blind Guest
Aug 25, 2025
As more resorts shift to QR-code-based mobile websites for room service and dining, accessibility gaps can turn a simple dinner into a frustrating experience. While these ...
Web Accessibility, User Experience, mobile accessibility, travel, hospitality
Using a Resort's Mobile App as a Blind Guest: Barriers Beyond the Basics
Aug 22, 2025
Many resorts now rely on mobile apps for key guest services—like spa bookings, in-room dining, towel requests, and shuttle pickups. These tools promise convenience. But for blind ...
Web Accessibility, User Experience, mobile accessibility, travel, hospitality
Why Airline Mobile Sites Still Fail Blind Travelers at Check-In
Aug 21, 2025
For many travelers, mobile check-in is fast and convenient. But for those of us who use screen readers, that convenience can disappear in an instant.
Web Accessibility, User Experience, mobile accessibility, travel, hospitality
Using an Airline Mobile App as a Blind Traveler
Aug 20, 2025
Airline mobile apps have become essential tools for travel. They let you check in, choose your seat, download a boarding pass, track gate changes, and manage in-flight services. ...
Web Accessibility, User Experience, mobile accessibility, travel, hospitality
Making a Hotel Reservation with a Screen Reader: Simplicity That Works
Aug 19, 2025
With summer travel in full swing, I recently booked a stay at a small resort using my tablet's mobile browser. I expected the usual frustrations: unlabeled fields, broken date ...
Web Accessibility, User Experience, mobile accessibility, travel, hospitality
