Sam Proulx

" Mixed methods researchers will need to trust AI for base-level synthesis but still bring human meaning making. "

" If it’s not sold at Amazon or Costco, it’s probably not in my house — not because I love those companies but because of their consistency. "

" Multiple payment providers aren’t just a feature; they’re an accessibility lifeline for people who can’t read or reach their credit card easily. "

" Apple has thought hard about letting people unbox and set up their phone entirely without help, including turning on VoiceOver. "

" Confidence is a higher burden in retail because people are giving real money; inaccessible flows cause quick abandonment. "

" No one uses the screen reader with out-of-the-box settings; users customize it to fit their needs. "

" Accessible foundations are built by involving voices of people with disabilities from ideation to prototyping to launch. "

" Typing on a mobile screen reader requires exploring the keyboard and double tapping keys, which can be cumbersome. "

" Accessibility used to be considered an inspiring hack, something available only to the lucky few. "

" If you haven’t done accessibility work yet, it makes sense to get started on mobile because you already have the tools in your pocket. "

" Nothing about us without us. "

" Gaming is where the graphical user interface once was—still largely inaccessible, with assistive tech as third-party add-ons. "

" Disability isn't rare; one in five people have a disability right now. "

" Mobile interaction with gestures and touch was revolutionary for accessibility. "

" Nothing about us without us. "

" For many users with disabilities, mobile is the best experience for the job because of its accessibility affordances. "

" Disability is the only identity that all of us will probably adopt at some point during our lives. "

" We are beginning to see cycles of history repeat themselves in accessibility, especially in gaming and AR/VR. "

" Users with cognitive challenges benefit enormously from features like reduced motion and focus mode on mobile. "

" Accessibility requires flexible designs, not limited designs. "

" Screen readers navigate based on the code and semantics, not on visual layout or appearance. "

" No assistive technology user uses default settings; we spend years customizing everything to work for us. "

" The best way to build a fully accessible foundation is to involve the voices of people with disabilities at every step. "

" Involving people with disabilities throughout the product development cycle is crucial, from prototype reviews through to acceptance testing. "

" If you partner with grassroots organizations, they can help not only with recruiting but trust building and getting your name out there. "

" The question who are most people is confusing when applied to assistive technology users in usability scales. "

" Reddit recently fixed their upvote button so it announces toggle states, something many sites neglect. "

" Remote testing helps get closer to real-world results because users are in environments customized for them. "