Barriers to Accessibility: Reflections on Submitting Academic Work as a Blind Researcher

Key Points Blind researchers face persistent accessibility barriers in academic submission systems. CAPTCHA, drop‐down menus and drag‐and‐drop functions often lack screen‐reader compatibility. Unlabeled buttons and inaccessible forms prevent independent manuscript submission. Publishers should adopt WCAG standards and offer audio CAPTCHA alternatives. Simple fixes like ‘Save and Continue’ would greatly improve equity for blind scholars.