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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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Digital Accessibility: learnings from a company doing it right

Mar 27, 2023
In this blog, I discuss one of my favorite retail sites that I find very accessible. I cover six critical features of the site that are important for overall accessibility and ...

Web Accessibility, Retail

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3 things a blind diner wishes restaurants knew about digital accessibility

Feb 28, 2023
With Valentine's Day in the rearview mirror, I think it is the perfect time to discuss accessibility on restaurant websites. I and many others searched multiple restaurant sites ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, Restaurants

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Healthcare & Web Accessibility: My experience as a blind patient

Feb 24, 2023
As we move toward an increasingly digital future, the ability to manage your healthcare through internet sites and mobile apps is not a convenience but rather a necessity. We can ...

Web Accessibility, Healthcare

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Common challenges I face when banking online as a blind customer

Feb 17, 2023
Online banking is one of the most valuable features of the modern digital experience. The ability to check balances, pay bills, and send money from almost anywhere has drastically ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, Financial Services

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Is that email accessible? My experience as a blind customer

Jan 31, 2023
Over the past few months, I have had so many problems with email accessibility. One of my favorite online retailers offers an excellent digital experience for screen reader users ...

Web Accessibility

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How to Start with Accessibility as your 2023 Resolution

Jan 26, 2023
As we move into 2023, many of us are beginning to implement our New Year's resolutions. If you are thinking about digital accessibility as your resolution in 2023 but are unsure ...

Web Accessibility

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Why App & Web Accessibility is Essential For Travel (Guest Post)

Dec 16, 2022
The holiday travel season is in full swing. Now is the perfect time to discuss app and web accessibility on travel websites. As a blind assistive technology user, I'll focus this ...

Web Accessibility, Mobile Apps, User Experience

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Web Accessibility Examples from a Blind Shopper

Dec 2, 2022
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are considered two of the most significant shopping events of the year. As a blind shopper, I try to take advantage of as many deals as possible, ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, User Experience

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6 ways to make your online menu accessible this Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2022
When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of my family sitting around the big dinner table eating delicious food, playing cards after the big meal, and the smell of dessert pies in ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, Restaurants

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