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Chain Restaurant Online Ordering: Where Checkout Breaks for Blind Customers

Picking up the chain restaurant online ordering series, today's post is about checkout. Different chains handle it differently, but I keep running into the same handful of ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, Restaurants

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Chain Restaurant Online Ordering: How Item Customization Fails Blind Customers

Picking up where I left off on chain restaurant online ordering, today's blog is about item customization. Almost every chain restaurant ordering system lets you customize what ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, Restaurants

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Chain Restaurant Online Ordering: How the Menu Fails Blind Customers

In 2026, nearly every major chain restaurant I order from has moved to online ordering. A lot of them offer perks and discounts if I order through their website or app, but as a ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, Restaurants

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Restaurant App Accessibility: A Screen Reader Experience When Menus Won’t Scroll

I recently attended a birthday celebration at a restaurant for a family member and wanted to familiarize myself with the menu before arriving at the restaurant. I was able to find ...

Mobile Apps, User Experience, Restaurants

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Navigating Mobile Accessibility: A Restaurant Reservation Story

My family has a yearly tradition of going out for Italian food the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. This time, we wanted to try a new and seemingly popular restaurant that ...

User Experience, Mobile, Restaurants

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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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Common Accessibility Challenges On Coffee Shop Websites

The coffee shop craze is taking the food industry by storm, boasting over 35,000 establishments across the US. Whether it's a morning pick-me-up or a refreshing iced tea, these ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, Restaurants

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Screen Reader Struggles: Navigating Restaurant Reservations

Many restaurants, both local spots and national chains, allow customers to reserve a table online. I recently tried to make a reservation at a popular restaurant in my area but, ...

Web Accessibility, Restaurants

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3 things a blind diner wishes restaurants knew about digital accessibility

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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