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by lilsunnybee 4392 days ago
It should at least be standard for web programmers to develop with the most common disabilities in mind, like different types of hearing and visual impairment. In many cases it would often be trivial for a lot of sites to better accommodate screen readers, maintain usability at larger font sizes, zoom levels, etc. if it was a design consideration from the start. A lot of accommodations also improve the experience for users on different types of devices, in situations in which sound is inappropriate, etc. But because it's not a priority or a standard, things which could easily be accessible are not, and we are making modern life more difficult for others simply through carelessness and a lack of concern.