I wrote a book! And this book certainly wouldn’t have happened without the effort of a huge number of people. To start, I’m endlessly grateful to Katel LeDû, Jason Santa Maria, and Jeffrey Zeldman. I wouldn’t have been able to write a book if they hadn’t put their confidence in me in the first place. Across an ocean and a continent, Katel has kept this project on course, stuck with me, and been there for all my daft questions. I am indebted to her and the amazing team she assembled to make this book happen. A Book Apart is really something special.

Many thanks to the incredible editors—Erin Kissane, Caren Litherland, and Lisa Maria Martin—without whom my text on accessibility would not have been an accessible read. They taught me about writing, gave my words shape, turned the book upside down, shook the rough bits out, and put it all back together again—all while being both inspiring and generous.

Thanks to Jason Santa Maria (again) for the beautiful design, Tina Lee for keeping things running smoothly, and everyone else at A Book Apart whose hard work makes their library so indispensable.

Through a decade of working with the web, I’ve learned so much from accessibility experts and advocates. They deserve the most thanks for the ideas in this book. Two of these wonderful people are Léonie Watson and Sarah Horton—not only have they been leaders in inclusive design, they have also always been kind and supportive of my work. Thanks also to those who gave me their time and knowledge along the way, especially: Chris Mills, Henny Swan, Jeremy Keith, Anna Debenham, Stephane Deschamps, Todd Kloots, Marcy Sutton, Jonathan Snook, Kimberley Tew, Jared Smith, Lea Verou, Nathaniel Vaughn Kelso, Yvonne Aburrow, Simon Cox, Anne Gibson, Alice Boxhall, Bruce Lawson, Heydon Pickering, and Dale Cruse.

Oskar should be thanked even though he won’t read this—he’s my shadow, walking companion, and the most beautiful (if reluctant) model for the photos in this book. I will pay him gratitude in carrots.

All my love and thanks to my family—the whole lot of you. Your unending excitement for me has really kept me going. I know how lucky I am to have you all, and that you’ll read this book even though you don’t make websites! Kisses and hugs to Daddy, E, Nini, and Bun—I love you so much. Thanks also to my friends who put up with my rattling on about this book for such a long time.

Thank you to Aral, for always pushing me to do more important and meaningful things. Thank you for being my biggest champion, helping me know my worth, and never complaining when I took time away from our work to write. I am incredibly lucky to have you as my partner in both work and love.

Finally, Sam. Thank you for being the best brother, and for helping me so much with this book. It’s funny how a person can inspire your work so much, yet you don’t even realize it until you write a book about it. Thank you for your wisdom and advice, and for being the nicest person on the planet.