Accessibility-First Computing: It’s Not a Feature, It’s the Foundation
Think about the last time you used a computer. You probably tapped a key, clicked a mouse, scanned a screen. It felt intuitive, right? Well, for millions of people with disabilities, that standard computing experience is a wall of locked doors. The mouse is a barrier for someone with limited hand mobility. The screen is a void for a user who is blind. The audio is useless for someone who is Deaf or hard of hearing.
Here’s the deal: for too long, we've treated accessibility as an afterthought. A nice-to-have bonus feature you tack on at the end of a project. But that approach is broken. It creates clunky, bolt-on solutions that often fail when users need them most. The paradigm needs to flip. We need to start with accessibility-first computing.
This isn't just about compliance or che...









