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. "

" People with disabilities often pay more to buy from stores they trust are accessible and where they feel confident. "

" Using assistive technology is a skill and muscle memory built over years. "

" I’ve nearly bought products in my sleep because I memorized the key presses from consistent checkout flows. "

" Accessibility is now considered not just a moral necessity and a human right but a business good because accessible products are better and easier for everyone to use. "

" People with disabilities often won’t ask for help; they simply go to an accessible competitor instead. "

" Touch screens let blind users use physical spatial information in a way desktops never could. "

" Those of us who do not understand history are doomed to repeat it. "

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

" Diverse teams create diverse products because we each only understand our own needs. "

" Those who don’t understand history are doomed to repeat it. "

" Everyone already uses accessibility features whether you have a disability or not. "

" Mobile provides more detailed analytics that help developers iterate accessibility improvements. "

" Apple unlocked so much innovation by including accessibility in the phone with VoiceOver built-in. "

" The cognitive load saved by not having to manage security software on mobile phones is a huge accessibility win. "

" If we are designing experiences that don’t work for everyone today, we’re designing experiences that in a couple of years will exclude ourselves. "

" There isn’t a time I can remember where there wasn’t a computer talking to me. "

" For many users, mobile is their first choice because it offers less distraction and simplifies interactions. "

" Disability isn’t just a small percentage; one in five people live with a disability, and it’s an identity we all take on at some point. "

" It is very difficult for somebody who has never used assistive technology to have the same experience as someone who uses it daily for everything. "

" If you’re doing research with people with disabilities, consider using the Accessible Usability Scale to get more accurate insights. "

" Webflow is an ideal tool for prototypes with code because users can test in the actual browser environment. "

" Screen reader users need semantic structure that graphical prototypes typically don’t have, like labeled headings, controls, tables, and landmarks. "

" I can’t remember a day when there wasn’t a talking computer in my house. "

" Every piece of assistive technology is highly customized for the individual, so labs often fail to replicate users’ ideal setups. "

" I don’t know anyone who uses the configuration out of the box without customizing it heavily and extensively. "

" Alternative navigation users might use voice commands, head mice, or grid coordinates to access elements. "