Maxwell Ivey Shares How to Make the Web Accessible for All

Max Ivey joined Walt Thiessen on his podcast to share his experiences with accessibility and how websites can be more inclusive for people with disabilities. As someone who has gradually lost most of his vision due to retinitis pigmentosa, Max has a unique perspective on the challenges of navigating the digital world without sight. Max is an accessibility expert advocating for more inclusion of people with disabilities through communication & collaboration instead of compliance & shame. During their conversation, Max explained that while laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act have been in place for decades, only an estimated 4% of the web is fully accessible. He believes more effort needs to be put into education and collaboration rather than just compliance and legal threats. Small changes like designing websites with keyboard navigation in mind rather than mouse usage can make a big difference in usability. Max also discussed the daily experience of impaired web and social media access. Frequent platform updates can disrupt the functionality of assistive technologies, and user-generated content on sites like Facebook presents challenges since accessibility features may not be uniformly applied. For podcasts aiming to reach a blind audience, Max encouraged describing visual elements verbally to enhance immersion. When asked how others can get advice from him, Max invited people to visit his new website TheAccessibilityAdvantage.com. He generously offers to review homepages for free to ease fears about accessibility and provide guidance on priorities. Max believes that with open communication and a willingness to ask for help, overcoming adversity becomes much more attainable. His passion for creating an inclusive internet shines through in his willingness to support others on their journeys. Max’s website:  https://theaccessibilityadvantage.com/ Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/loa2038 Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow #loatoday#lawofattraction#manifesting#vibration#podcast#deliberatecreators#Q&A#waltthiessen#jodielynncraven#loatodayapp #disabilities#accessibility#website#life#impaired