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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

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How Hotel Websites Are Becoming More Accessible

Nov 8, 2023
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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Illustration of an ecommerce shopping experience

My Journey through an Online Shopping Experience

Nov 6, 2023
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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An illustration of a green monster attacking a man through a computer screen

Frightfully Bad Accessibility Problems, Halloween Edition

Oct 31, 2023
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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he poster is rectangular in shape with a white background. The words, “Advancing Access & Equity, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Celebrating 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973” are placed to the right of a field of red, gray, teal, blue and yellow arrows. Mixed within the arrows are diverse images of people with disabilities in workplace settings. Along the top in small gray letters are the hashtags “NDEAM” and “RehabAct50” followed by the website address, dol.gov/ODEP. In the lower right corner is the DOL seal followed by the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor” as well as the Rehabilitation Act 50 logo.

Busting Myths About People With Disabilities on the Job

Oct 23, 2023
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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Person purchasing live music and concert tickets online on mobile phone with buy now button

Challenges and Best Practices for Website Accessibility on Event Websites

Oct 12, 2023
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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Collage of arrows in various colors pointing forward, with images of disabled people at work. The text reads “Advancing Access & Equity, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Celebrating 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.” Also #NDEAM, #RehabAct50 and dol.gov/ODEP.

Job Searching while Blind: Common Accessibility Challenges

Oct 10, 2023
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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Two people looking at web accessibility user testing on tablet, laptop, and mobile phone

Web Accessibility User Testing "Nightmares"

Oct 3, 2023
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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Man creating an accessible ecommerce website for hardware store on laptop

Ecommerce Accessibility: Lessons from Hardware Stores

Sep 25, 2023
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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Ecommerce Web Accessibility Experiences

Sep 14, 2023
Originally written on Dec 13, 2022. Content was updated in September 2023. When I wrote about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I discussed my accessibility experiences with retail ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience

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