Archive - Access * Ability

Canadian Summers

Much about my personality is explained by my summers in the “Down East” corner of Canada Much about my personality is explained by my summers in the…

Dec 29, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

Seven 2024 Accessibility Projections

Here are the topics I think will be in the forefront of disability inclusion and accessibility next year

Dec 28, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

This Week in Accessibility: Griffin v. Dept. of Labor Credit Union

Another rare defendant’s victory, but really not substantially different than Diaz v. Kroger

Dec 28, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

I’m Broken and It’s Beautiful

A new anthem for disability rights

Dec 27, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

Accessibility Participants, Managers, and Leaders

There are three groups of people in Accessibility: Participants, Managers, and Leaders. All are necessary but each wears a different hat. Which are you?

Dec 26, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

Difficult conversations about disability and birth defects

Prenatal testing is directly linked to the sharp decrease in congenital medical conditions around the developed world. Is that a good thing?

Dec 25, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

Life Before the ADA

The ADA turned 29 last week. These are things that people thought were acceptable before the ADA passed.

Dec 24, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

How Tech has Changed Disability

The life of a person with a disability can still be difficult, but it is improved by tech — as long as you have access, and can afford it.

Dec 22, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

Digital Accessibility Concerns in Design Affordances

A design affordance is a clue about how an object should be used, typically provided by the object itself or its context.

Dec 21, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

A Happy Accessibility Article

Accessibility isn’t punishment, it is about helping others so they can do all the things people without disabilities take for granted

Dec 21, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

How Open Floor plans Discriminate against People with Disabilities

Typical cube farm

Dec 20, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

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

Dec 19, 2023 •

Sheri Byrne-Haber

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