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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 The ADA & Technology Has Changed My Life (Guest Blog)

Jul 24, 2023
Wednesday is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, in the United States. So, I want to consider how the ADA, technology, and digital accessibility ...

Web Accessibility, ADA Website Compliance

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Airlines & Web Accessibility - Top 3 Challenges

May 25, 2023
With summer right around the corner, many people are booking vacation plans. It is the perfect time to discuss common accessibility problems on airline websites. Some airlines ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, Webinars

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How does a blind person shop online for furniture?

Apr 28, 2023
As e-commerce becomes an increasingly integral part of the modern technological landscape, even industries that traditionally relied on brick-and-mortar sales are going digital. ...

Retail

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5 ways hotels can improve digital accessibility (Guest Post)

Apr 20, 2023
As someone who thoroughly enjoys vacations, I frequently browse hotel websites. Unfortunately, navigating hotel websites as a blind person who relies on assistive technology is ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, hospitality

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Website Accessibility - 10 FAQs from our webinar with a blind shopper

Apr 11, 2023
It's still early in 2023, but one of UsableNet's most popular webinars this year featured a blind presenter sharing his screen and experience while shopping on two e-commerce ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, Webinars

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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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