Adrian Roselli @aardrian@toot.cafe
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424-word hot take: “You Can’t Make Something Accessible to Everyone”
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You Can’t Make Something Accessible to Everyone

This post’s title is unpleasant, but it’s important to acknowledge the reality of the human condition and limitations in technologies. Even purpose-built assistive tech. Broadly, when someone says something is “accessible” that’s a hopeful statement that is based on some best efforts. Of course, there are bad actors who assert…

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Sara Joy :happy_pepper: @sarajw@front-end.social
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RE: toot.cafe/@aardrian/1156518984

"Because people have varying needs across disparate contexts from assorted expectations with unequal skill levels using almost random technologies, never mind current moods and real-life distractions, to suggest one thing will be accessible for everyone in all those circumstances is pure hubris. Or lack of empathy. Maybe a mix."

Bottom line being we can't win them all, but we can do our best to enable as many people as possible.

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