Sam Proulx
Accessibility Evangelist, Fable
Samuel Proulx is the Accessibility Evangelist at Fable, a leading accessibility testing platform powered by people with disabilities. As a blind individual, Sam knows and values the importance of accessibility in all aspects of life and is a strong advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the digital world. Sam brings his previous experience as Fable’s community manager, plus life-long advocacy for himself and others, to his role as Evangelist.
Rosenverse talks by Sam:
"From microtargeting in political campaigns, we see the value in representing edge cases in our research."
Three Years Out: Perspectives on the Near-Term Future of User Research
March 15, 2024
"The accessibility of Amazon and Costco isn't perfect, but they're so consistent that I can now buy a product from Amazon basically in my sleep."
Online Shopping: Designing an Accessible Experience
November 29, 2023
"The journey of accessibility is ongoing; it’s a conversation that needs to continue."
Online Shopping: Designing an Accessible Experience
October 3, 2023
"It's important to get recordings of real user sessions; they humanize the challenges faced."
Understanding Screen Readers on Mobile: How And Why to Learn from Native Users
October 2, 2023
"If I know what experience I'm going to have at a website, I'm willing to pay a little more."
Online Shopping: Designing an Accessible Experience
June 7, 2023
"Autocompletion is not only an aid but a critical accessibility feature."
Understanding Screen Readers on Mobile: How And Why to Learn from Native Users
June 6, 2023
"Accessibility is an ongoing conversation and should never be an afterthought."
Online Shopping: Designing an Accessible Experience
March 28, 2023
"Apple's strength is that it is very easy to learn and use because it is well-documented."
Understanding Screen Readers on Mobile: How And Why to Learn from Native Users
March 27, 2023
"Solutions to accessibility problems will unlock innovations for everyone."
To Boldly Go: The New Frontiers of Accessibility
November 18, 2022
"Mobile screens allow for more intuitive positioning and usability."
Mobile Accessibility: Why Moving Accessibility Beyond the Desktop is Critical in a Mobile-first World
November 17, 2022
"We need to hear the voices of people with disabilities"
Accessibility: An Opportunity to Innovate
November 16, 2022
"Accessibility used to be considered an inspirational hack; it is now a necessary part of the development process."
To Boldly Go: The New Frontiers of Accessibility
September 9, 2022
"Accessibility changes remove barriers and make new experiences possible."
Accessibility: An Opportunity to Innovate
September 8, 2022
"Mobile devices generally offer fewer distractions because of their smaller screens, aiding users with cognitive challenges."
Mobile Accessibility: Why Moving Accessibility Beyond the Desktop is Critical in a Mobile-first World
September 8, 2022
"The next paradigm-changing accessibility technology will unlock unprecedented innovations."
To Boldly Go: The New Frontiers of Accessibility
June 10, 2022
"Organizations should consider starting their accessibility efforts on mobile for easier integration."
Mobile Accessibility and You
June 9, 2022
"The first step in accessibility is to change how we think about it."
Accessibility: An Opportunity to Innovate
June 8, 2022
"I have been a screen reader user all my life, as I am completely blind."
To Boldly Go: The New Frontiers of Accessibility
March 11, 2022
"Mobile offers greater customizability, allowing users to adapt the device to their specific needs."
Mobile Accessibility: Why Moving Accessibility Beyond the Desktop is Critical in a Mobile-first World
March 10, 2022
"Accessibility is an ongoing conversation that needs to continue to happen."
Accessibility: An Opportunity to Innovate
March 9, 2022
"It's very difficult for someone who has never used assistive technology before to have the same experience as a daily user."
Designing For Screen Readers: Understanding the Mental Models and Techniques of Real Users
December 10, 2021
"We're excited to support research and improvements that bridge usability for assistive technology users."
SUS: A System Unusable for Twenty Percent of the Population
December 9, 2021
"When you're testing, don't just rely on one type of user; diversity is key in feedback."
Prototype Reviews, People With Disabilities, and You
December 8, 2021
"Including people with disabilities in prototype reviews can be a little bit different based on the assistive technology that someone is using."
Prototype Reviews, People With Disabilities, and You
October 1, 2021
"I've had the incredible privilege to see just how quickly the assistive technology and accessibility landscape was changed."
Designing For Screen Readers: Understanding the Mental Models and Techniques of Real Users
September 30, 2021
"Customization of assistive technology is essential to meet individual user needs."
SUS: A System Unusable for Twenty Percent of the Population
September 29, 2021
"When I go into Google Docs, I am no longer thinking about what are the headings... it has many of the same components as an app."
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Screen Readers
June 11, 2021
"We're working to improve the way we capture experiences of assistive technology users in usability research."
SUS: A System Unusable for Twenty Percent of the Population
June 9, 2021
