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Exposing the myths behind the 7 sins of accessibility

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Recent conversations between Media Access Australia and some of the country’s top marketing executives have revealed fascinating insights about their perspectives on digital accessibility – and why unfortunately it’s still not considered a priority for most.

Accessibility button on a laptop computer
Finger touching a laptop’s ‘Accessibility’ button.

So what are the myths? This article addresses seven key objections that were raised from these discussions – the seven sins – and provides some compelling reasons to act in a positive and inclusive way, once each myth has been debunked.

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Why accessible design is better design

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By designing products, interactions and websites for people with a disability, we’re not just designing for a minority – we’re actually designing for everyone. Before I try to convince you that accessible design is better design, let me begin by correcting some myths about accessibility.

Lady texts with one hand and holds a coffee with the other
Lady texts with one hand and holds a coffee with the other

There are two myths that I want to bust; the first one is that being accessible means that a design must be boring, daggy, clunky or boxy. And the second myth I want to debunk is that you need to shelve your big ideas when ensuring that what you are doing is accessible to as many people as possible.

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Top tips for accessibility

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Heidi Laidler, Media Access Australia’s User Experience Designer, gave a recent talk about how to test for accessibility at a ‘Hack 4 Good’ event attended by web professionals from around the country. Discover the top tips for accessibility from a user experience point of view, in this captivating podcast article.

Heidi Laidler on stage at Hack 4 Good
Heidi Laidler on stage at Hack 4 Good

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