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Frightfully Bad Mobile Accessibility for Screen Readers

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are getting cooler, and the spooks are in the air. Halloween is almost upon us, and I feel it is the perfect time to talk about ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility

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Navigating Menus on Mobile: A Blind Diner's Accessibility Insights

Recently, I had the opportunity to dine at a popular national chain restaurant with friends. I wanted to be prepared with my order ahead of time, so I used my smartphone to review ...

mobile accessibility, Restaurants

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Accessibility Widgets on Mobile: A Barrier to True Accessibility

I've previously discussed how accessibility widgets fail to deliver full web accessibility and usability. When I mention accessibility widgets, I refer to small programs embedded ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility

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Navigating Accessibility Challenges on Mobile Healthcare Websites

As of 2024, nearly 60% of healthcare consumers use mobile devices to manage their health, from booking appointments to accessing medical records. Yet, despite this growing ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility, Mobile, Healthcare

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Accessibility Issues in Mobile Ticket Purchasing: A Baseball Game

Over the past few months, I have written a series of blogs about the accessibility challenges that affect various mobile websites when using touch-based screen readers. In this ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility

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A Blind Person's Perspective on Mobile Accessibility in Ecommerce

One of the most popular sectors of online retail is clothing. I have shopped for clothes on websites for many years. In the past, I discussed common accessibility challenges that ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility, Ecommerce

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Mobile Accessibility: A Positive Online Grocery Experience

One of my favorite aspects of the holiday season is the variety of sweets and treats my family enjoys during the festivities. When I discovered that my mother was planning to make ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility, Ecommerce, Grocery

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Banking When Blind: The Importance of App and Web Accessibility

I am one of the 78% of Americans who does their banking online. I also happen to be one of the. 1 in 4 with a disability. I have been fortunate to have had, for the most part, ...

Web Accessibility, mobile accessibility, Financial Services

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How to Apply WCAG to Mobile (Webinar Recap)

When you’re looking through the WCAG 2.1, it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed with the requirements and how they apply to mobile accessibility.

Mobile Apps, UX Research & Design, mobile accessibility

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