From Reactive to Proactive: Building a Sustainable Accessibility Program
At an A11yNYC meetup, Lina Trifon, Senior Product Manager of Accessibility, shared practical strategies for building sustainable accessibility programs. Drawing from lived...
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Beyond the Page: How an Inclusive Library Model Is Redefining Accessible Literacy
Most people take reading for granted. But for those with print disabilities, access to books, news, and learning materials can be life-changing. The Andrew Heiskell Braille and...
Got Data, Now What? Storytelling Through Accessible Design
Based on Dr. Angela Young’s A11yNYC talk, this explores how inclusive design transforms raw data into stories everyone can understand and act on. They unpacked the hidden costs of...
Accessibility Audits: Because Everyone Deserves to Stay in Focus
This article explains why accessibility audits are essential for websites and digital content. It shows how even small design changes can create barriers for users. The Equal Entry...
Making Content Accessible for People with Limited English Proficiency
Based on Irina Morozova’s A11yNYC talk, this explores how thoughtful content and inclusive design can make digital experiences more accessible for people with limited English...
How a Blind Person Uses Social Media and AI to Drive Accessibility
James Warnken, who is legally blind, shares how his background in digital marketing led him to a career in accessibility. In this conversation, he talks about using social media to...
Digital Accessibility’s Gap: AI to Bridge Mobile and Web Barriers
Mobile accessibility remains challenging, with 60–80% of users encountering barriers across common apps. Jason Tan frames the challenge through four apocalyptic horsemen: lack of...
Accessibility Lightning Talks: AI for Accessibility, Engagement, Audio, and Access
This article is based on four lightning talks given at A11yNYC. Raquel Ronzone from Perkins School for the Blind discusses broadening engagement in accessibility innovation. New...
From Curiosity to Creation: The Story Behind Accessibility Nerd
Through his work, Cameron Cundiff develops tools to make digital spaces more inclusive. So, he created the Accessibility Nerd project to explore the intersection of technology,...
Championing Accessibility: Technical and Non-Technical Tips
This blog post, based on a talk by Kai Wong and Asha Sachdeva at A11yNYC, explores strategies for championing digital accessibility. The speakers emphasize that anyone, regardless...
The Impact of Accessibility Laws in Canada: A Critical Perspective
In this A11y Insights podcast episode, accessibility expert Nic Steenhout shares personal stories and critiques Canada’s accessibility laws, saying they often lack enforcement. He...
Tools of the Trade: Accessibility Without the Cost
In this A11yNYC recap, Jeremy Rivera explains how developers and designers can build accessible digital experiences using free tools. Tools help catch common issues like poor color...