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Month: August 2019

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ADA lawsuit costs are WAY more than just the settlement

Posted on: August 30, 2019 September 17, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
When performing accessibility risk assessment, there are many costs you must include in your calculations in addition to plaintiff payouts Karl Groves wrote an amazing article this week on the ROI on Accessibility. This is a topic near and dear to my…
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Even free software needs VPATs …

Posted on: August 28, 2019 August 28, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
…If you want a Section 508-regulated organization to use it. Part 2 of a multi-part series on accessibility and open source software. Read Part 1 here. Accessibility Myth: Free software doesn’t require VPATs. VPATS are only required when software is purchased. Accessibility…
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This Week in Accessibility: White v. Square

Posted on: August 26, 2019 August 28, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
This case ends the hope of remaining inaccessible for Domino’s or any other organization who wants to do business in California or with Californians It’s not an accessibility case. White is a bankruptcy lawyerwho wasattempting to access Square’s internet-based services…
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Having a VPAT is not the same thing as being accessible

Posted on: August 23, 2019 August 28, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
Companies that view VPATs as a “checkbox” exercise frequently confuse the two. In reality, VPATs can be chock-full of exceptions that block people who use assistive technology from getting in the front door. I try to write thoughtful, sometimes geeky…
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Accessibility and Open Source

Posted on: August 22, 2019 August 28, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
Open Source projects can improve adoption and spread the “accessibility love” if they make their base code work for people with disabilities. Contributors can help. More and more companies are either consuming or producing open source software. However, very few…
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How Open Floor plans Discriminate against People with Disabilities

Posted on: August 20, 2019 August 28, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
A recent article in the NY Times about “secret spaces” made me think about floor space layouts in business settings. I am NOT suggesting you copy any of the implementation details or style from the NY Times article. I merely cite it…
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Building a Robust Accessibility Program

Posted on: August 6, 2019 August 28, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
VMware is building a new high-impact accessibility program for its customers with disabilities The number one reason why people with disabilities are frequently unable to use software is the failure of those that own and control the software or content…
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Accessibility Bingo

Posted on: August 6, 2019 August 28, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
This is not a game you want to win. Especially in Blackout mode You know that conference call Bingo meme? I adapted it for accessibility 🙂 I picked the 25 most annoying and impactful #AccessibilityFail behaviors that I could think…
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A Happy Accessibility Article

Posted on: August 2, 2019 August 3, 2019 Written by: Sheri Byrne-Haber Comments: 0
Accessibility isn’t punishment, it is about helping others so they can do all the things people without disabilities take for granted A lot of accessibility articles (mine included) are negative and/or depressing. On any given day, at least half of…
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Recent Posts

Groups that don’t care about people with disabilities

I can no longer support “disability as an afterthought” Authors note: Because of Medium’s refusal to address its accessibility issues for both authors and readers, I’ve moved my last three years of blogs to Substack. Please sign up there for notices of all…
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Making word clouds and polling fully accessible to all meeting attendees

If you want to be perceived as inclusive, you have to BE inclusive. Otherwise, your words and actions are merely performative. Let’s face it; Zoom meetings can be tedious. An entire business sector has popped up, focusing on making presentations…
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People with disabilities and sports

We want to be spectators. Many of us want to be or are, participants. So why is it that we face so many freaking barriers? As a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan for more than four decades and compound archery 2024 Paralympic…
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Applying Ted Lasso management lessons to accessibility

I am one of a jillion people anxiously awaiting season 3 of Ted Lasso. One of the reasons for its popularity is the life lessons it teaches on management and relationships through the lens of dramatic comedy (aka “dramady”). Here…
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When does a disability accommodation become a personal benefit?

A question that is currently winding its way through American courts Authors note: Because of Medium’s refusal to address its accessibility issues for both authors and readers, I’ve moved my last three years of blogs to Substack. Please sign up there for notices…
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Do internet-only businesses come under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

In theory, absolutely. But it’s taking federal courts a while to get there. Meanwhile, Web3 is coming, and blockchain is already here. Authors note: Because of Medium’s refusal to address its accessibility issues for both authors and readers, I’ve moved my last…
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Regaining your accessibility spark

All jobs have up and down cycles. Try these steps to get back on the upswing when you are on a down cycle in your accessibility journey. Authors note: Because of Medium’s refusal to address its accessibility issues for both authors…
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Why accessibility bugs are a good thing and how to handle them

Hint: “fix the bug” is probably the least important item on the list It is incredibly common when I do accessibility podcasts, I am asked, “what does accessibility success look like to you?” I, perhaps oddly, count beginning to get…
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Making PowerPoint decks more accessible

An essential component to maximizing remote participation by people with disabilities Part two of a two-part article. Part one focuses on how to optimize the video conference experience for the event. One of the lasting impacts of the pandemic is that business…
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Using plain language is essential for content accessibility

Using plain language is essential for content accessibility When writing for your audience, it’s essential to keep things simple at the lowest common denominator for your audience. If your audience is all Ph.D. candidates, language can be complex and require…
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