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Mica
Mica

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Accessibility: 2026 predictions

I have been in the field for almost 6 years and talking (or writing) about accessibility had always been tough in the tech area but NOW it is insufferable.

Nowadays, accessibility it is a hot topic, everyone want to get profit from it and be compliant (which is okay, taking in consideration the European Accessibility Act entering the game). Internet is full of bullshit post generated with AI, talking about the same shit over and over again that nobody reads because they are just empty words with no actual substance.

This is not a anti-AI post. I consider it a valuable tool to boost our job. But, what happen when we forget our human condition in order to gain money and forget that we are building product not only for AI search robots but for HUMANS?

Stop using overlays for accessibility.
Stop using AI for writing posts, use it just for corrections.
Use your hands and your brain.
Think before writing.
Start talking with actual accessibility web professionals.
Talk with actual users with disabilities.

Not everything is money and speed. Behind the computer there are people. Do not forget that.

pd: the title is just a clickbait for my post-rage lol

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Hi, your post is very clear and i can understand very well (I'm in high school). I am looking to gain some front-end knowledge.