Different Meanings of Accessibility for Product Teams
Accessibility means something different in a poetry slam than it does in a WCAG audit — and product teams need to hold both meanings at once.
Writing
Bias in Tech and UX Absolutely Exists
An open letter about inequality in tech and UX, written in response to a genderblind rebuttal that bias in the industry doesn't exist.
Do More: The Social Media Accessibility Checklist
Actionable ways to improve accessibility across your social media and multi-channel experiences — alt text, captions, hashtags, language, and more.
Design Is Lagging — UX Has a Bias and Inclusivity Problem
We knew there was a problem in design's demographic diversity and culture of inclusion — why has nothing changed since?
Be an LGBTQ+ Ally at Work
A short list of things you can do year-round to be a better LGBTQ+ ally at work, from pronouns in your signature to inclusive language.
The Myth of 'Fully Accessible'
Embracing access as action — why 'fully accessible' is a myth, and what to say instead when a client or leadership team wants that assurance.
How Losing My Sight Made Me a Better Designer
The design world is woefully deficient in creating positive, equal experiences for people with disabilities. A personal account of vision loss and what it taught me about design.