Ashley Firth

What’s it like to technically review a book?

April 3, 2023 / Reading time: ~7 minutes

What does it ask of you? What it gives back? I think the latter is far greater. Here’s why I think nearly everyone could benefit from giving it a go...

The FAIR Framework - An approach to get you improving your accessibility quickly

August 24, 2022 / Reading time: ~8 minutes

I’ve developed a short, four step framework for auditing and tackling the accessibility of an existing site. It’s by no means full-proof, but it’s a starting point, and sometimes that’s most of what you need.

How to create an intuitive, accessible autocomplete

May 10, 2022 / Reading time: ~7 minutes

Your site needs to be as error tolerant as possible, and a large portion of these pain points are revealed when content is inputted. Let's look at how you can make that easier with an accessible autocomplete.

Adapting your sites based on user settings

May 5, 2021 / Reading time: ~8 minutes

Have you seen sites releasing their own dark mode, or slowing their animations, for those who prefer it? Learn how to do that!

Make your videos accessible in two easy steps

April 7, 2021 / Reading time: ~7 minutes

You don’t need to re-shoot your videos, or pay someone to overlay subtitles on them. Give me a few minutes of your time and I'll show you how easy it is!

How New Tech & AI is Helping Accessibility

October 14, 2020 / Reading time: ~13 minutes

There is a wealth of progress being made in the emerging technology sector. Some of the world’s largest companies are simultaneously investing heavy amounts of time and resources to develop solutions that help many people, including those with disabilities and access needs.

How dark patterns on the web affect your mental health

July 22, 2020 / Reading time: ~12 minutes

Design is what mediates our interaction with the internet. It’s the language we read it in. It’s not too much to ask that that language is comprehensible and honest.