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Why Accessibility Widgets Fall Short: A Screen Reader User’s Perspective

As accessibility continues to be brought to the forefront of the digital world, website owners and designers are constantly looking for ways to bring their sites into compliance ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, Webinars

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Mobile Accessibility Challenges With a Screen Reader

Online shopping has made life so much easier—offering convenience, variety, and the chance to discover the correct item, all from the comfort of home. However, for shoppers with ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, User Experience

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A Blind Shopper's Guide to Accessibility for Independent Businesses

The Saturday after Thanksgiving is "Small Business Saturday." Shoppers are encouraged to patronize local and independent businesses after the Black Friday shopping rush, which is ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, User Experience

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Navigating Accessibility: A Black Friday Shopping Experience on Mobile

A favorite local retailer of mine was running some early Black Friday sales at the beginning of November. Needing to replace some holiday decorations that broke last year, I ...

Retail, User Experience, Mobile, Ecommerce

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Black Friday Accessibility: Tips for E-commerce Websites

It may seem hard to believe, but Black Friday is fast approaching. Businesses are already racing to optimize their websites for the holiday shopping rush. Unfortunately, if your ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, User Experience

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Accessibility Challenges in Airline Ticket Booking on Mobile

With summer here, many people are starting to make and finalize their vacation plans. A major part of this process is browsing for and purchasing flight tickets. As mobile devices ...

Retail, User Experience

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3 Real Examples of Improved Accessibility on Clothing Websites

One area of retail in which online sales are becoming increasingly prevalent is clothing and apparel. The first time I wrote about online clothing shopping sites, I discussed ...

Web Accessibility, Retail

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Accessibility: A Blind Person's Experience

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, many of us are preparing to take advantage of those fantastic deals and discounts. The National Retail Federation ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, User Experience, Ecommerce

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Accessibility on Seasonal Websites (Feedback from a blind shopper)

Halloween is over; gingerbread lattes are back at coffee shops; Thanksgiving is this month, and the holiday season is underway. Many people are shopping for festive items to get ...

Retail, User Experience, Ecommerce

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