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Discussion on: I am a web developer, hard of hearing, and an a11y advocate, Ask Me Anything!

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Ashlee (she/her)

I imagine I'd also have a hard time answering this question if I wasn't disabled. However, since I am, if anyone ever asked me that ridiculous question, I have two possible answers:

  1. Do I look old to you? (I'm 24, btw.)
  2. I hope you are fortunate enough to never have some sort of accident that causes visual or physical impairment.
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Cécile Lebleu

Thanks a lot for the reply. I know what to tell the person who asked, the next time I talk to them :)
I hope my question wasn't offensive at all, and I apologize if it was

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Ashlee (she/her)

Not at all! In place of the first question, you could always say you have a young friend who needs accessibility options online. It’s not uncommon at all! Completely outside of the fact that people who’re born with disabilities are young for a very long time lol... anything can happen to any abled person at any time. Someone could fall down their porch steps and break both arms. They’re going to hope the internet is accessible if it ever happens.