Sam Proulx

" The era of 100-page reports is ending because we simply can’t produce them fast enough at scale. "

" These four keys aren’t about color contrasts or automated code tests; they’re about the actual lived experience of users with disabilities. "

" If you build accessible shopping with these four keys, compliance with legal standards like WCAG will naturally fall into place. "

" VoiceOver gestures like swipe right move the focus through elements; double tap activates them. "

" When you design for the edges, you make things better, more fluid, more customizable for everyone. "

" The little sounds that VoiceOver makes are like bird song; you only notice them when they're gone. "

" Lack of confidence caused by unlabeled or difficult controls often leads assistive tech users to give up on purchases. "

" Most of us want to listen at 800 words per minute despite the robotic voice it creates. "

" Blockchain apps aren’t located in one country or jurisdiction, making legal enforcement of accessibility laws difficult. "

" Apple really premiered mobile accessibility in a very exciting way with the iPhone 3GS and VoiceOver. "

" If we create inaccessible products, we are locking out our future selves. "

" It took competitors over seven years to catch up to Apple’s accessibility features like Siri, dark mode, and multitouch. "

" Disability isn't rare; one in five people have a disability right now. "

" Desktop requires understanding multiple browsers and assistive tech variants, increasing complexity. "

" Nothing about us without us. "

" Mobile screen readers can confirm basic accessibility but desktop testing is still needed due to differences across tools. "

" Accessible design is not about shackles or lowest-common-denominator; it’s about building great, flexible experiences for everyone. "

" We are beginning to see cycles of history repeat themselves in accessibility, especially in gaming and AR/VR. "

" Maybe you should consider making mobile the place you start your accessibility efforts. "

" The best way is to distribute the accessibility work so it becomes light work for everyone. "

" If something is only visible on hover, it either needs to be visible to screen readers at all times or have an alternative way to access it. "

" Screen readers let us jump from one heading to another, replicating the experience of skimming a page visually. "

" The best way to build a fully accessible foundation is to involve the voices of people with disabilities at every step. "

" Involving people with disabilities throughout the product development cycle is crucial, from prototype reviews through to acceptance testing. "

" Screen reader users don’t listen to a web page like a podcast, it’s a very forward-leaning interactive experience. "

" The question who are most people is confusing when applied to assistive technology users in usability scales. "

" Desktop screen readers can run at speeds up to 800 words per minute because users get used to synthetic speech. "

" Screen readers let us jump directly to content, replicating visual skimming of a web page. "