Michael Taylor
Recent Posts
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
Digital Accessibility in 2025: A Screen Reader User's Honest Take
Jul 25, 2025
Most of what I write focuses on the current state of digital accessibility—what's improving, what's still broken, and how those changes affect people like me who rely on screen ...
Growing Up With Accessibility Gaps: A Screen Reader User Reflects
May 27, 2025
2025 is a big year for UsableNet; this year marks our 25th anniversary. As someone who has witnessed the evolution of digital accessibility firsthand, I’ve seen just how much ...
Accessibility Challenges When Interacting With Web Forms on Mobile
Apr 15, 2025
As a blind person, I often encounter avoidable barriers when completing mobile web forms—barriers that turn simple tasks into frustrating challenges. Fillable forms are as common ...
Improving Government Website Accessibility: Addressing Key Barriers
Mar 6, 2025
Government websites are essential in daily life, providing residents access to critical services, information, and public resources. Each state and local municipality has a ...
Web Form Accessibility: Challenges Faced by Blind Screen Reader Users
Feb 28, 2025
Fillable web forms are everywhere—from shopping sites to scheduling a doctor’s visit. Because of their wide use, I interact with fillable forms regularly. As a blind person who ...
A Frustrating Checkout: When Poor Accessibility Pushes Customers Away
Feb 19, 2025
Online shopping is designed to be convenient, but for blind shoppers who rely on screen readers, it can be unpredictable. Some websites get it right, making navigation smooth and ...
