Sam Proulx

" If you press the exact same button today and tomorrow you get two different results, that’s non-deterministic UX. "

" Confidence is crucial — nobody wants to lose money or receive a product they can’t use, so unclear or unlabeled controls cause people with disabilities to give up faster. "

" Confidence is critical in online shopping because nobody wants to spend money they’re unsure about losing due to unclear controls. "

" VoiceOver gestures like swipe right move the focus through elements; double tap activates them. "

" Consistency is so important that sometimes even consistency in failure works if it means I only have to learn the workaround once. "

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

" If it didn’t come from Amazon or Costco, I probably don’t own it because I know the experience will be consistent. "

" VoiceOver’s screen curtain is designed to protect privacy because we don’t always know who’s looking over our shoulder. "

" Blockchain apps aren’t located in one country or jurisdiction, making legal enforcement of accessibility laws difficult. "

" Mobile screens can be angled and positioned easily, which helps if you struggle with glare or neck positioning. "

" If we create inaccessible products, we are locking out our future selves. "

" In early computing, all you had to do was intercept text and put it in braille or text-to-speech, because everything was text-based. "

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

" You might be thinking about accessibility backwards; start with mobile first, then extend to desktop. "

" Apple unlocked so much innovation by including accessibility in the phone with VoiceOver built-in. "

" Mobile screens have forced designers to create simplified interfaces without reducing features. "

" Everyone uses voice assistance now, whether controlling a smart home or sending a quick text; it gives independence to people with disabilities and convenience to all. "

" When we solve accessibility problems, we create innovations that benefit everyone, not just people with disabilities. "

" The tools on mobile are free and built-in, unlike desktop where accessibility tools often require licenses and procurement. "

" Accessibility is not a shackle; it’s a way to expand our minds and innovate. "

" Errors in form fields should alert users immediately but also allow them to explore details at their own pace to avoid cognitive overload. "

" I’ve been using screen readers for 30 years and accessibility has always been a passion of mine. "

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

" Including people with disabilities in prototype reviews can be different based on the assistive technology they use and their needs. "

" I can’t remember a day when there wasn’t a talking computer in my house. "

" Screen reader users scored in the low to mid 50s on our scale while magnification users scored around 70 and alternative navigation users around 60. "

" Google Docs is not a web page; it’s a web app that requires handling many keyboard shortcuts and focus management. "

" Magnification can cover the entire screen two to ten times, and users pan around to see different areas. "