Episode 2 – Taylor Dorward
Taylor Dorward joins Mike Hartley for Episode 2. In this episode we hear from Taylor about what Accessibility means to him, his views on AI and Accessibility, and what his top tip…
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Accessibility ensures that everyone can access and enjoy platforms, systems, entertainment, and more. My focus is focused on advocating, educating, and supporting the growth of Accessibility within the Microsoft Business Applications and M365 worlds, as well as looking at Accessible technologies and the heroes and true A11y's out there.
Episode 1 – Cat Schneider
In this launch episode of 365 a11y the podcast, Mike Hartley is joined by Cat Schneider for some chat, some laughs, and more than a few insights.Exploring topics like the power of…
You! [A to Z a11y]
You! Yes, You! You are awesome, and you are vital to accessibility in tech! Here I celebrate you, and give some pointers how you can maximise the impact made in your work.…
X-Ray! [A to Z a11y]
Colour Vision Deficiency affects over 8% of men and 0.5% of women. Colour filters (including one that looks like an X-Ray mode) help present colours in a way that assists people with…
WCAG [A to Z a11y]
One common acronym that has run throughout many of the blog posts here is WCAG. It stands for "Web Content Accessibility Guidelines" and comes from the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium). It's…
The Voice [A to Z a11y]
In this AI-assistant world of Copilots, Agents, and ever-listening smart devices, Voice is becoming more prevalent. What if this is the primary source of control for people though? Here I take a…
User eXperience / User Interface [A to Z a11y]
User eXperience and User Interface are massive areas of a project. Creating a community of people that includes those with disabilities and neurodiversities leads to better design, better results, and better uptake.…
Too Much Information [A to Z A11y]
Too Much Information can be a headache for most of us. For neurodiverse people or assistive technology users is can be a nightmare. In this post I explore why that is, and…
Screen Readers [A to Z a11y]
Hey Computer – Read my screen! If you’ve made it this far through then firstly Well Done! But also you will have seen that Screen Readers get mentioned – A lot. They…
Being Responsive [A to Z a11y]
Screens come in all shapes and sizes. Along with this, people may use scaling, magnification, and alternate typefaces. Responsive design ensures what we build works across all of this and delivers a…