Sam Proulx

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

" When you build better experiences for people with disabilities, you build better experiences that work for everyone. "

" Involving people with disabilities from the start reveals impact and usability issues that automated testing simply cannot catch. "

" Screen curtain blanks the screen for privacy and battery life, so no one can look over my shoulder. "

" We often say don’t make me think. When that’s not possible, reuse and recycle those learnings. "

" Getting accessibility integrated into all company processes is essential because accessibility is a culture change. "

" There isn’t necessarily a conflict between security and accessibility; it’s a matter of thoughtful design. "

" I can’t think of a single screen reader user who uses the default out-of-the-box configuration. "

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

" Live captions on mobile can caption not only audio on the device but sounds and speech in the real world around you. "

" The electric toothbrush started as an accessibility solution but became better for everyone. "

" It took competitors over seven years to catch up to Apple’s accessibility features like Siri, dark mode, and multitouch. "

" Accessibility requires flexible designs, not limited or simplified ones. "

" Desktop requires understanding multiple browsers and assistive tech variants, increasing complexity. "

" When we solve accessibility challenges, everyone benefits, not just people with disabilities. "

" Mobile screen readers can confirm basic accessibility but desktop testing is still needed due to differences across tools. "

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

" The Apple 3GS and the accessibility that was developed by Apple was a massive shift. "

" Mobile can be moved and angled, allowing users to customize their experience in ways a desktop cannot. "

" Diverse teams build diverse products. "

" Screen reader users control how metadata or tooltip voices are played, it’s a personal setting, not dictated by web designers. "

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

" For users with physical challenges, hover states can be very difficult, especially for eye, head tracking, or voice control users. "

" Screen magnification users are a great place to start because your prototypes and tools will mostly just work with minimal adaptation. "

" The more complicated a web app becomes, the more necessary the ARIA application attribute is. "

" John Rucklin said if your questionnaire isn’t relevant, you can devise your own — and that’s what we did with the Accessible Usability Scale. "

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

" Expert screen reader users listen at over 300 words per minute and still fully understand the content. "