The Pressure to be Perfect: How Usable is Usable Enough? | Liquid Death Energy Murder Mystery
Accessibility CraftShow Notes
Welcome to episode 152 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin.
Accessibility Craft returns for Episode 152 with a brand new look and a deep conversation about the weight of being an expert. This week, we explore the internal and external pressures of maintaining a perfect accessibility record in an industry known calling out digital failures. We also discuss how to handle the "hypocrite" label when balancing business speed with high standards.
To fuel the restart of the show, we sample the Liquid Death "Murder Mystery" energy drink, a cherry and spice blend co-formulated with wellness specialist Dr. Darshan Shah. For show notes, a full transcript, and additional information about meetups, go to AccessibilityCraft.com/152.
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