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Haz
@haz.dev

Accessibility issues impact everyone, not just those with disabilities.

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Haz
@haz.dev

When using an editable combobox, like the browser URL bar, you'll typically navigate suggestions with the keyboard instead of the mouse. This is because your hands are already on the keyboard, making it easier to keep using it until the task is finished.

Haz
@haz.dev

If this keyboard interaction fails, the UX is compromised. Likewise, if the contrast is low and it's hard to see which item is focused, the UX is broken. Try using your laptop outdoors during the day. As you can see, I didn't even need to mention "screen reader" to make this point.

Karl Horky
@karlhorky.com

I like these diagrams which show a bit more of the spectrum of accessibility needs bsky.app/profile/drem...

alex@dremenec.bsky.social

No worries! They really do. It's one of the first things I try to explain if I'm teaching about accessibility, but it can be a bit mind-bending at first for people. This diagram doesn't have the best examples, but it's a great conversation-starter on how accessibility needs =/= disability