Adam ArgyleSep 9, 2024

sad… developers have more empathy for the machine (network, main thread, perf metrics, loading times, etc etc etc)…

than they do for humans.

imagine if all of that brain power was spent on empathizing for users.
- accessibility wouldn't be an after thought
- UI wouldn't be annoying
- and more

but no;
more time is spent giving the machine what it wants and what keeps it happy

Show threadBrett Peary
@argyleink I agree. I’ve been learning a lot from this Beautifully Accessible account recently. https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyaccessible?igsh=b29xMmk4bXpnb2Fo
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Show threadBrett PearySep 9, 2024
@argyleink The other day I was wondering why accessibility concerns aren't mandated or implemented at the browser level as opposed to relying on educating developers. I agree that people should be well versed and want to help spread that information, but it seems like the recycling paradigm—it would be easier to get the companies to implement systems that mandate it as opposed to individual action. Am I missing something by thinking this way?
Show threadAdam ArgyleSep 9, 2024

@brettpeary Nah, that's seems reasonable and probably effective. There are government pressures too, that people even ignore those until they get a big fine.. money, money is very influential

But! The most effective thing I've seen, is to have someone in house that can use the experience and report efficacy. A leader watching a user struggle is very powerful.