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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:

Sam Proulx

"It's about having the best data, not the most data."

Three Years Out: Perspectives on the Near-Term Future of User Research (Videoconference)

March 15, 2024

Sam Proulx

"With customizability comes accessibility, not just for people with disabilities but for everyone."

Online Shopping: Designing an Accessible Experience

November 29, 2023

Sam Proulx

"Accessibility is a shared responsibility across all roles within an organization."

Online Shopping: Designing an Accessible Experience

October 3, 2023

Sam Proulx

"The way that voiceover works is that it is activated when you touch something."

Understanding Screen Readers on Mobile: How And Why to Learn from Native Users

October 2, 2023

Sam Proulx

"Accessibility is a conversation and a journey."

Online Shopping: Designing an Accessible Experience

June 7, 2023

Sam Proulx

"You can't replace native users in your testing process; real experiences matter."

Understanding Screen Readers on Mobile: How And Why to Learn from Native Users

June 6, 2023

Sam Proulx

"Involving people with disabilities in the design process is crucial to building effective accessibility solutions."

Online Shopping: Designing an Accessible Experience

March 28, 2023

Sam Proulx

"If you're interested in more demos, feel free to redeem the free offer."

Understanding Screen Readers on Mobile: How And Why to Learn from Native Users

March 27, 2023

Sam Proulx

"How do we leverage AI best in assistive technology?"

To Boldly Go: The New Frontiers of Accessibility

November 18, 2022

Sam Proulx

"Mobile devices offer built-in accessibility features that are often more advanced than what's available on desktop."

Mobile Accessibility: Why Moving Accessibility Beyond the Desktop is Critical in a Mobile-first World

November 17, 2022

Sam Proulx

"Accessibility requires flexible designs, not limited designs"

Accessibility: An Opportunity to Innovate

November 16, 2022

Sam Proulx

"All tools and tech should be created accessible, as everyone deserves to benefit from innovation."

To Boldly Go: The New Frontiers of Accessibility

September 9, 2022

Sam Proulx

"Hand-free phone modes were innovated for those who couldn’t use a touchscreen and now benefit all of us."

Accessibility: An Opportunity to Innovate

September 8, 2022

Sam Proulx

"When it comes to accessibility, mobile can often provide more accurate and usable features than desktop."

Mobile Accessibility: Why Moving Accessibility Beyond the Desktop is Critical in a Mobile-first World

September 8, 2022

Sam Proulx

"When we solve accessibility challenges, we benefit every single user of our products."

To Boldly Go: The New Frontiers of Accessibility

June 10, 2022

Sam Proulx

"The relationship between mobile screen readers and desktop screen readers can reveal varying user experiences."

Mobile Accessibility and You

June 9, 2022

Sam Proulx

"We often overlook how much accessibility enriches our everyday life."

Accessibility: An Opportunity to Innovate

June 8, 2022

Sam Proulx

"Accessibility is now considered a first-party responsibility."

To Boldly Go: The New Frontiers of Accessibility

March 11, 2022

Sam Proulx

"Modern mobile apps have features that can greatly enhance accessibility needs."

Mobile Accessibility: Why Moving Accessibility Beyond the Desktop is Critical in a Mobile-first World

March 10, 2022

Sam Proulx

"The key to accessibility is that it requires flexible designs, not limited designs."

Accessibility: An Opportunity to Innovate

March 9, 2022

Sam Proulx

"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

Sam Proulx

"It's surprising that screen reader users score significantly lower on usability scales than expected."

SUS: A System Unusable for Twenty Percent of the Population

December 9, 2021

Sam Proulx

"The experience of one user can inform and improve the experience of another, so expand your circle of users."

Prototype Reviews, People With Disabilities, and You

December 8, 2021

Sam Proulx

"Screen readers need semantic structure to understand graphics; the visual layout isn’t enough."

Prototype Reviews, People With Disabilities, and You

October 1, 2021

Sam Proulx

"I want to consume information as fast and as efficiently as possible to make sure that I'm on the same level as my sighted colleagues."

Designing For Screen Readers: Understanding the Mental Models and Techniques of Real Users

September 30, 2021

Sam Proulx

"Customization of assistive technology is essential to meet individual user needs."

SUS: A System Unusable for Twenty Percent of the Population

September 29, 2021

Sam Proulx

"When the user changes something, it's important to ensure that not only visual property has changed but also the semantics."

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Screen Readers

June 11, 2021

Sam Proulx

"Accessibility and semantic layout is critical for assistive technology users to navigate effectively."

SUS: A System Unusable for Twenty Percent of the Population

June 9, 2021

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