Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC
@chrisjholloway.bsky.social
Head of Accessibility at Recite Me. As a digital accessibility leader, I create conditions for people to thrive by building confident teams, clear strategies & inclusive experiences. I lead with a people first mindset helping others navigate accessibility.
Pinned
I test accessibility by switching websites to a language I don’t know. It forces me to rely on layout, structure, and visual cues. If I can still navigate, it’s a good sign of intuitive design plus, I’m learning some French!
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusion
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusion
Flip your mouse upside down & use your non-dominant hand. It forces imprecision and quickly reveals targets that are too small, too close, or only usable under perfect conditions.
Accessible design shouldn’t rely on pixel-perfect aim.
#Accessibility #A11y #UX #WCAG22
Accessible design shouldn’t rely on pixel-perfect aim.
#Accessibility #A11y #UX #WCAG22
September 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Flip your mouse upside down & use your non-dominant hand. It forces imprecision and quickly reveals targets that are too small, too close, or only usable under perfect conditions.
Accessible design shouldn’t rely on pixel-perfect aim.
#Accessibility #A11y #UX #WCAG22
Accessible design shouldn’t rely on pixel-perfect aim.
#Accessibility #A11y #UX #WCAG22
Ever tested drag-and-drop or target sizes on a wet phone? ☔️
In the real world it’s:
Commuter travelling in the rain
Parent juggling a toddler
Worker in gloves
That “big enough” button? Suddenly not.
Accessibility means designing for the messy, unpredictable moments.
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusive
In the real world it’s:
Commuter travelling in the rain
Parent juggling a toddler
Worker in gloves
That “big enough” button? Suddenly not.
Accessibility means designing for the messy, unpredictable moments.
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusive
September 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ever tested drag-and-drop or target sizes on a wet phone? ☔️
In the real world it’s:
Commuter travelling in the rain
Parent juggling a toddler
Worker in gloves
That “big enough” button? Suddenly not.
Accessibility means designing for the messy, unpredictable moments.
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusive
In the real world it’s:
Commuter travelling in the rain
Parent juggling a toddler
Worker in gloves
That “big enough” button? Suddenly not.
Accessibility means designing for the messy, unpredictable moments.
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusive
Accessibility is rewarding but draining. Burnout is real. The golden rule? Look out for your fellow advocates: notice dips, share the load, celebrate wins. Accessibility is a long game we can’t carry it alone. #Accessibility #Inclusion #Wellbeing
September 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Accessibility is rewarding but draining. Burnout is real. The golden rule? Look out for your fellow advocates: notice dips, share the load, celebrate wins. Accessibility is a long game we can’t carry it alone. #Accessibility #Inclusion #Wellbeing
If I could give my younger self 3 tips on starting in accessibility:
1. Momentum over perfection, small wins matter.
2. Your voice can often help more than any tool.
3. Keep experimenting, playful tests reveal big insights.
What advice would you give your younger self? #Accessibility #UX
1. Momentum over perfection, small wins matter.
2. Your voice can often help more than any tool.
3. Keep experimenting, playful tests reveal big insights.
What advice would you give your younger self? #Accessibility #UX
September 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If I could give my younger self 3 tips on starting in accessibility:
1. Momentum over perfection, small wins matter.
2. Your voice can often help more than any tool.
3. Keep experimenting, playful tests reveal big insights.
What advice would you give your younger self? #Accessibility #UX
1. Momentum over perfection, small wins matter.
2. Your voice can often help more than any tool.
3. Keep experimenting, playful tests reveal big insights.
What advice would you give your younger self? #Accessibility #UX
I’ve hacked my Stream Deck into an accessibility audit control panel From instant WCAG links to JS bookmarklets, NVDA launch, hex pickers + modal escapes no more tool-hopping or hand yoga. Total game changer. Anyone else doing this? 👀 #Accessibility #DevTools
September 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I’ve hacked my Stream Deck into an accessibility audit control panel From instant WCAG links to JS bookmarklets, NVDA launch, hex pickers + modal escapes no more tool-hopping or hand yoga. Total game changer. Anyone else doing this? 👀 #Accessibility #DevTools
I test accessibility by switching websites to a language I don’t know. It forces me to rely on layout, structure, and visual cues. If I can still navigate, it’s a good sign of intuitive design plus, I’m learning some French!
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusion
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusion
September 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I test accessibility by switching websites to a language I don’t know. It forces me to rely on layout, structure, and visual cues. If I can still navigate, it’s a good sign of intuitive design plus, I’m learning some French!
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusion
#Accessibility #UX #Inclusion
When I test with a screen reader, I cover my screen with a towel before loading. Why? Because seeing the layout first gives clues about structure and hierarchy that can bias testing. Listening without visuals shows how well the content stands on its own.
#Accessibility #UX #Design #Disability
#Accessibility #UX #Design #Disability
September 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When I test with a screen reader, I cover my screen with a towel before loading. Why? Because seeing the layout first gives clues about structure and hierarchy that can bias testing. Listening without visuals shows how well the content stands on its own.
#Accessibility #UX #Design #Disability
#Accessibility #UX #Design #Disability
A little reminder about a tool I created a few years back that I still use frequently: The HTML De-Crapulator https://buff.ly/4gqxeUq Its purpose is simple: remove all the 'noise' that modern web dev tools add to markup so that you can understand the underlying structure.
December 19, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Would love to see others home setups… here’s mine
My favourite part is the heated desk mat and pads and overhead light bar.
My favourite part is the heated desk mat and pads and overhead light bar.
December 4, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Would love to see others home setups… here’s mine
My favourite part is the heated desk mat and pads and overhead light bar.
My favourite part is the heated desk mat and pads and overhead light bar.
Truly inspiring!
An inspirational night at the #TechWomen100 Awards and a privilege to have had the opportunity to hit the stage to hand out the gongs! 🏆
Proud to have been a judge at these awards since the start—the legacy created by @vanessavallelyobe.bsky.social + @wearetechwomen.bsky.social is incredible 🚀
Proud to have been a judge at these awards since the start—the legacy created by @vanessavallelyobe.bsky.social + @wearetechwomen.bsky.social is incredible 🚀
November 25, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Truly inspiring!
Would really like to be able to add my job role and company to my profile in a searchable field rather than just in the description.
> Job Role (Optional)
> Company (Optional)
@jay.bsky.team is this something that is on the roadmap?
#BlueSky
> Job Role (Optional)
> Company (Optional)
@jay.bsky.team is this something that is on the roadmap?
#BlueSky
November 24, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Would really like to be able to add my job role and company to my profile in a searchable field rather than just in the description.
> Job Role (Optional)
> Company (Optional)
@jay.bsky.team is this something that is on the roadmap?
#BlueSky
> Job Role (Optional)
> Company (Optional)
@jay.bsky.team is this something that is on the roadmap?
#BlueSky
So… Gotham is in need of help from Batman… but somebody moved the Bat-signal.
WCAG 2.2, 3.2.6 Consistent help.
Help mechanisms (including chat bots) should occur in the same order relative to other page content, unless a change is initiated by the user.
#Accessibility
WCAG 2.2, 3.2.6 Consistent help.
Help mechanisms (including chat bots) should occur in the same order relative to other page content, unless a change is initiated by the user.
#Accessibility
November 24, 2024 at 1:31 PM
So… Gotham is in need of help from Batman… but somebody moved the Bat-signal.
WCAG 2.2, 3.2.6 Consistent help.
Help mechanisms (including chat bots) should occur in the same order relative to other page content, unless a change is initiated by the user.
#Accessibility
WCAG 2.2, 3.2.6 Consistent help.
Help mechanisms (including chat bots) should occur in the same order relative to other page content, unless a change is initiated by the user.
#Accessibility
I wanted to share ‘Beta’ release of my QuizA11y ‘Accessibiliy Quiz App’. www.quiza11y.com
Still lots of work to do and it’s far from perfect. I created it to help me learn when more easily with an element of gamification.
#Accessibility
Still lots of work to do and it’s far from perfect. I created it to help me learn when more easily with an element of gamification.
#Accessibility
November 23, 2024 at 1:32 PM
I wanted to share ‘Beta’ release of my QuizA11y ‘Accessibiliy Quiz App’. www.quiza11y.com
Still lots of work to do and it’s far from perfect. I created it to help me learn when more easily with an element of gamification.
#Accessibility
Still lots of work to do and it’s far from perfect. I created it to help me learn when more easily with an element of gamification.
#Accessibility
Accessible headings matter! Use clear, descriptive text, ensure proper hierarchy (H1 > H2 > H3), and avoid skipping levels.
This helps everyone, including screen reader users, navigate with ease.
#Accessibility
This helps everyone, including screen reader users, navigate with ease.
#Accessibility
November 20, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Accessible headings matter! Use clear, descriptive text, ensure proper hierarchy (H1 > H2 > H3), and avoid skipping levels.
This helps everyone, including screen reader users, navigate with ease.
#Accessibility
This helps everyone, including screen reader users, navigate with ease.
#Accessibility
Rule number one… never give up when you are trying establish or grow and expand an accessibility champion or advocates network!
An Accessibility Champion never gives up on their mission to recruit more accessibility advocates!
#Accessibility
An Accessibility Champion never gives up on their mission to recruit more accessibility advocates!
#Accessibility
November 20, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Rule number one… never give up when you are trying establish or grow and expand an accessibility champion or advocates network!
An Accessibility Champion never gives up on their mission to recruit more accessibility advocates!
#Accessibility
An Accessibility Champion never gives up on their mission to recruit more accessibility advocates!
#Accessibility
This is what your customers who may be using assistive technology experience when you place inaccessible cookie banners on your website...
Inaccessible Cookie Banner
I'm blocking an amazing view of Tower Bridge!
Image Description: Virtual cookie banner blocking view
#Accessibility
Inaccessible Cookie Banner
I'm blocking an amazing view of Tower Bridge!
Image Description: Virtual cookie banner blocking view
#Accessibility
November 20, 2024 at 8:57 AM
This is what your customers who may be using assistive technology experience when you place inaccessible cookie banners on your website...
Inaccessible Cookie Banner
I'm blocking an amazing view of Tower Bridge!
Image Description: Virtual cookie banner blocking view
#Accessibility
Inaccessible Cookie Banner
I'm blocking an amazing view of Tower Bridge!
Image Description: Virtual cookie banner blocking view
#Accessibility
November 20, 2024 at 6:53 AM
What is assistive technology?
Business Disability Forum Resource
businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/resource/tec...
Listen to Lucy Ruck from
The BDF discuss the toolkit to Paul Bepey
youtu.be/o2padh9T3mo
#Accessibility #Technology #Assistive #BDF
Business Disability Forum Resource
businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/resource/tec...
Listen to Lucy Ruck from
The BDF discuss the toolkit to Paul Bepey
youtu.be/o2padh9T3mo
#Accessibility #Technology #Assistive #BDF
What is assistive technology
YouTube video by Business Disability Forum
youtu.be
November 19, 2024 at 8:50 PM
What is assistive technology?
Business Disability Forum Resource
businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/resource/tec...
Listen to Lucy Ruck from
The BDF discuss the toolkit to Paul Bepey
youtu.be/o2padh9T3mo
#Accessibility #Technology #Assistive #BDF
Business Disability Forum Resource
businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/resource/tec...
Listen to Lucy Ruck from
The BDF discuss the toolkit to Paul Bepey
youtu.be/o2padh9T3mo
#Accessibility #Technology #Assistive #BDF
This still gives me goose bumps and I smile every second of the way through because this was EPIC!
Video description: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Salsa to Down under by Med at Work BBC Strictly 2024
#Accessibility #AssumeThatICan
youtu.be/kZvqzDVFGyY?...
Video description: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Salsa to Down under by Med at Work BBC Strictly 2024
#Accessibility #AssumeThatICan
youtu.be/kZvqzDVFGyY?...
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Salsa to Down Under by Men At Work ✨ BBC Strictly 2024
YouTube video by BBC Strictly Come Dancing
youtu.be
November 19, 2024 at 8:33 PM
This still gives me goose bumps and I smile every second of the way through because this was EPIC!
Video description: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Salsa to Down under by Med at Work BBC Strictly 2024
#Accessibility #AssumeThatICan
youtu.be/kZvqzDVFGyY?...
Video description: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Salsa to Down under by Med at Work BBC Strictly 2024
#Accessibility #AssumeThatICan
youtu.be/kZvqzDVFGyY?...
Positive potato I may be a tiny potato, but I believe in you. Go do your thing!
November 19, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Positive potato I may be a tiny potato, but I believe in you. Go do your thing!
Check this out a Neurodivergent Communication Board at a park in the village of Skelmorlie UK.
It even has information about what is neurodiversity and why use boards.
Well done village of Skelmorlie 🙌
#Neurodivergent #Neurodiverse #Accessibility #Neurodiversity
Image Credit: Pauline Stewart
It even has information about what is neurodiversity and why use boards.
Well done village of Skelmorlie 🙌
#Neurodivergent #Neurodiverse #Accessibility #Neurodiversity
Image Credit: Pauline Stewart
November 19, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Check this out a Neurodivergent Communication Board at a park in the village of Skelmorlie UK.
It even has information about what is neurodiversity and why use boards.
Well done village of Skelmorlie 🙌
#Neurodivergent #Neurodiverse #Accessibility #Neurodiversity
Image Credit: Pauline Stewart
It even has information about what is neurodiversity and why use boards.
Well done village of Skelmorlie 🙌
#Neurodivergent #Neurodiverse #Accessibility #Neurodiversity
Image Credit: Pauline Stewart
Love 💙 the fact that I can now just follow the hashtag #Accessibility in my feed! Much easier
Liking the platform so far @jay.bsky.team just need to double down on the other accessibility requirements.
Can we have auto captioning of audio and text resizing soon please?
Liking the platform so far @jay.bsky.team just need to double down on the other accessibility requirements.
Can we have auto captioning of audio and text resizing soon please?
November 18, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Love 💙 the fact that I can now just follow the hashtag #Accessibility in my feed! Much easier
Liking the platform so far @jay.bsky.team just need to double down on the other accessibility requirements.
Can we have auto captioning of audio and text resizing soon please?
Liking the platform so far @jay.bsky.team just need to double down on the other accessibility requirements.
Can we have auto captioning of audio and text resizing soon please?
November 18, 2024 at 7:27 PM
November 18, 2024 at 5:43 PM
November 18, 2024 at 9:53 AM