#A11y Rules PodcastConversations around web accessibility
Robert says: “The message I had to give folks if it was just one is don’t make assumptions about how people with disabilities use the web”.
Myriam says “Most people don’t even consider that people like me could have an issue with their website. They don’t even think about it.”
Albert stresses the importance of letting users control their experience, through settings and various controls.
Amy says that if you cut text off and don’t provide a way to expand it, she can’t read your content.
Amy tells us that sticky elements are a problem for her as they can hide content. And overlays don’t help.
Dacey says, among other things “If you’re going to include animated GIFs, I would recommend them not playing by default, but allowing the user to click a play button.”