Courtney Heitman
@courtneyheitman.com
💻 Farm girl turned tech nerd
🎙️ Occasional conference speaker
🍪 Part-time baker, full-time foodie
♀️ She/her
📍Omaha, NE
🎙️ Occasional conference speaker
🍪 Part-time baker, full-time foodie
♀️ She/her
📍Omaha, NE
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"learn more" CTAs are played out, I wish to learn less
March 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"learn more" CTAs are played out, I wish to learn less
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Decided I’m not calling them Copilots anymore.
From here on out, I’m calling it all Microsoft Power Clippy.
From here on out, I’m calling it all Microsoft Power Clippy.
January 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Decided I’m not calling them Copilots anymore.
From here on out, I’m calling it all Microsoft Power Clippy.
From here on out, I’m calling it all Microsoft Power Clippy.
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Software engineers of the world, I beg you.
Stop disabling copy and paste in password fields.
Sincerely,
Someone with non-human memorable 20+ character passwords generated by a password manager.
Stop disabling copy and paste in password fields.
Sincerely,
Someone with non-human memorable 20+ character passwords generated by a password manager.
January 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Software engineers of the world, I beg you.
Stop disabling copy and paste in password fields.
Sincerely,
Someone with non-human memorable 20+ character passwords generated by a password manager.
Stop disabling copy and paste in password fields.
Sincerely,
Someone with non-human memorable 20+ character passwords generated by a password manager.
Today I am thankful for pre-holiday break me who made a to-do list for today so I have some semblance of remembering what I need to accomplish this week.
January 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Today I am thankful for pre-holiday break me who made a to-do list for today so I have some semblance of remembering what I need to accomplish this week.
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He died as he lived, clicking “Forgot password,” then checking his inbox for a code, then putting in that code, then setting up two-step verification, and then waiting for the text message that doesn’t come, and then calling the 800 number, and then downloading an authenticator app, and dying.
December 18, 2024 at 3:59 PM
He died as he lived, clicking “Forgot password,” then checking his inbox for a code, then putting in that code, then setting up two-step verification, and then waiting for the text message that doesn’t come, and then calling the 800 number, and then downloading an authenticator app, and dying.
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As an accessibility specialist in the US I'm really interested in info about the European Accessibility Act (EAA) from the perspective of an EU accessibility professional. Please tag anyone who fits this bill and is posting/blogging/talking about the EAA from their POV! Please feel free to repost! 💙
December 6, 2024 at 8:43 PM
As an accessibility specialist in the US I'm really interested in info about the European Accessibility Act (EAA) from the perspective of an EU accessibility professional. Please tag anyone who fits this bill and is posting/blogging/talking about the EAA from their POV! Please feel free to repost! 💙
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I guess it is time to introduce Bluesky to my latest work, HTML for People.
Anyone can make a website with HTML. No previous coding experience required. I cover everything you need to know to get started in an approachable and friendly way.
And it’s free for all. 🚀
htmlforpeople.com
Anyone can make a website with HTML. No previous coding experience required. I cover everything you need to know to get started in an approachable and friendly way.
And it’s free for all. 🚀
htmlforpeople.com
HTML for People
HTML isn't only for people working in the tech field. It's for everyone. Learn how to make a website from scratch in this beginner friendly web book.
htmlforpeople.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:33 AM
I guess it is time to introduce Bluesky to my latest work, HTML for People.
Anyone can make a website with HTML. No previous coding experience required. I cover everything you need to know to get started in an approachable and friendly way.
And it’s free for all. 🚀
htmlforpeople.com
Anyone can make a website with HTML. No previous coding experience required. I cover everything you need to know to get started in an approachable and friendly way.
And it’s free for all. 🚀
htmlforpeople.com
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
My two reminders for the day:
1. Everyone will be disabled at some point in their lives, whether that is situational, temporary or permanent.
2. Accessibility makes the world better for everyone.
My two reminders for the day:
1. Everyone will be disabled at some point in their lives, whether that is situational, temporary or permanent.
2. Accessibility makes the world better for everyone.
December 3, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
My two reminders for the day:
1. Everyone will be disabled at some point in their lives, whether that is situational, temporary or permanent.
2. Accessibility makes the world better for everyone.
My two reminders for the day:
1. Everyone will be disabled at some point in their lives, whether that is situational, temporary or permanent.
2. Accessibility makes the world better for everyone.
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The ACT (Accessibility Conformance Testing) Rules Community Group & related Task Force are looking for voice control users.
They have a test site with 27 controls and corresponding survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This is to inform WCAG SC 2.5.3 Label in Name support.
#a11 #accessibility
They have a test site with 27 controls and corresponding survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This is to inform WCAG SC 2.5.3 Label in Name support.
#a11 #accessibility
Voice Navigation Feedback
Thank you for agreeing to fill out this survey. We will use the responses to learn the best way to implement the label in name WCAG success criterion for form controls.
We have created a test site an...
docs.google.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:42 PM
The ACT (Accessibility Conformance Testing) Rules Community Group & related Task Force are looking for voice control users.
They have a test site with 27 controls and corresponding survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This is to inform WCAG SC 2.5.3 Label in Name support.
#a11 #accessibility
They have a test site with 27 controls and corresponding survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This is to inform WCAG SC 2.5.3 Label in Name support.
#a11 #accessibility
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Yes, studies show that writing meaningful alt text for your images makes you 50x hotter.
December 1, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Yes, studies show that writing meaningful alt text for your images makes you 50x hotter.
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It’s Blue Beanie Day, or for about 0.05% of the population with tritanopia / tritanomaly, Teal Beanie Day!
Short 2014 post I get to lug out every year and stand up next to the tree:
adrianroselli.com/2014/11/blue...
#WebStandards #BlueBeanieDay #TealBeanieDay #accessibility #a11y
Short 2014 post I get to lug out every year and stand up next to the tree:
adrianroselli.com/2014/11/blue...
#WebStandards #BlueBeanieDay #TealBeanieDay #accessibility #a11y
Blue Beanie Day
Image showing the pixel-art image of Jeffrey Zeldman in his iconic blue beanie (top left) simulating (clockwise) protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia. Via CVSimulator app. Blue Beanie Day, or for ...
adrianroselli.com
November 30, 2024 at 4:06 PM
It’s Blue Beanie Day, or for about 0.05% of the population with tritanopia / tritanomaly, Teal Beanie Day!
Short 2014 post I get to lug out every year and stand up next to the tree:
adrianroselli.com/2014/11/blue...
#WebStandards #BlueBeanieDay #TealBeanieDay #accessibility #a11y
Short 2014 post I get to lug out every year and stand up next to the tree:
adrianroselli.com/2014/11/blue...
#WebStandards #BlueBeanieDay #TealBeanieDay #accessibility #a11y
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You start to see it everywhere and in yourself, and it hurts.
You realize how it’s affected you, and the people you love.
But the strength of that knowledge is a shield and it protects us.
The burden of the weight is lighter the more of us hold it.
2/2 mini meta thread
You realize how it’s affected you, and the people you love.
But the strength of that knowledge is a shield and it protects us.
The burden of the weight is lighter the more of us hold it.
2/2 mini meta thread
November 27, 2024 at 2:17 AM
You start to see it everywhere and in yourself, and it hurts.
You realize how it’s affected you, and the people you love.
But the strength of that knowledge is a shield and it protects us.
The burden of the weight is lighter the more of us hold it.
2/2 mini meta thread
You realize how it’s affected you, and the people you love.
But the strength of that knowledge is a shield and it protects us.
The burden of the weight is lighter the more of us hold it.
2/2 mini meta thread
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There are days I wish I could “switch off” and not remember what I know.
Learning about accessibility is like onions (and ogres).
You start peeling, suddenly you find yourself many layers in, distraught over how deeply ableist societies can be.
1/2 mini meta thread
Learning about accessibility is like onions (and ogres).
You start peeling, suddenly you find yourself many layers in, distraught over how deeply ableist societies can be.
1/2 mini meta thread
shrek and donkey are standing in a field of sunflowers and shrek is saying ogres are like onions
Alt: shrek and donkey are standing in a field of sunflowers and shrek is saying ogres are like onions
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:17 AM
There are days I wish I could “switch off” and not remember what I know.
Learning about accessibility is like onions (and ogres).
You start peeling, suddenly you find yourself many layers in, distraught over how deeply ableist societies can be.
1/2 mini meta thread
Learning about accessibility is like onions (and ogres).
You start peeling, suddenly you find yourself many layers in, distraught over how deeply ableist societies can be.
1/2 mini meta thread
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🙋♂️ do you know of any apps for conference speakers?
- track talk details and cfp status
- personal checklist
- calendar integration
- api to get your upcoming talks
- etc
i’m a bit too disorganised + on the verge of writing something for myself
idea came from a chat w/ @henrihelvetica.bsky.social
- track talk details and cfp status
- personal checklist
- calendar integration
- api to get your upcoming talks
- etc
i’m a bit too disorganised + on the verge of writing something for myself
idea came from a chat w/ @henrihelvetica.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM
🙋♂️ do you know of any apps for conference speakers?
- track talk details and cfp status
- personal checklist
- calendar integration
- api to get your upcoming talks
- etc
i’m a bit too disorganised + on the verge of writing something for myself
idea came from a chat w/ @henrihelvetica.bsky.social
- track talk details and cfp status
- personal checklist
- calendar integration
- api to get your upcoming talks
- etc
i’m a bit too disorganised + on the verge of writing something for myself
idea came from a chat w/ @henrihelvetica.bsky.social
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Up to 43 people in this starter pack, now. It's nice to see the Nebraska community start to re-form!
go.bsky.app/LYPECZh
go.bsky.app/LYPECZh
November 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Up to 43 people in this starter pack, now. It's nice to see the Nebraska community start to re-form!
go.bsky.app/LYPECZh
go.bsky.app/LYPECZh
I'm debating about resurrecting my blog.
The problem is I want to redesign some of it, and then I think that that would be a good blog series.
And then I think I should do a whole personal branding identity redesign.
And now I need a kanban board for my blog.
The problem is I want to redesign some of it, and then I think that that would be a good blog series.
And then I think I should do a whole personal branding identity redesign.
And now I need a kanban board for my blog.
November 21, 2024 at 10:58 PM
I'm debating about resurrecting my blog.
The problem is I want to redesign some of it, and then I think that that would be a good blog series.
And then I think I should do a whole personal branding identity redesign.
And now I need a kanban board for my blog.
The problem is I want to redesign some of it, and then I think that that would be a good blog series.
And then I think I should do a whole personal branding identity redesign.
And now I need a kanban board for my blog.
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I created a “Women in Tech” Starter Pack! Highly recommend to follow these incredibly talented women. 💖✨
go.bsky.app/PNKtkEe
(Feel free to suggest edits, of course!)
go.bsky.app/PNKtkEe
(Feel free to suggest edits, of course!)
November 21, 2024 at 5:47 PM
I created a “Women in Tech” Starter Pack! Highly recommend to follow these incredibly talented women. 💖✨
go.bsky.app/PNKtkEe
(Feel free to suggest edits, of course!)
go.bsky.app/PNKtkEe
(Feel free to suggest edits, of course!)
Ohhhh AxeCon just posted their agenda for 2025! Lots of amazing #a11y talks to be had. It's free and virtual, so hopefully you can block off some time on your calendars now to catch some talks live in February.
www.deque.com/axe-con/
www.deque.com/axe-con/
axe-con Digital Accessibility Conference | Deque
Join us to learn how to build, test, monitor, and maintain digital accessibility. Hosted on February 25-27, 2025, axe-con is completely free and virtual.
www.deque.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Ohhhh AxeCon just posted their agenda for 2025! Lots of amazing #a11y talks to be had. It's free and virtual, so hopefully you can block off some time on your calendars now to catch some talks live in February.
www.deque.com/axe-con/
www.deque.com/axe-con/
Bluesky tip for no reason in particular:
There's a setting in the moderation settings section of your account that makes it so logged out accounts can't see your posts. If you have blocked some accounts for a reason, you should probably also go turn that on.
There's a setting in the moderation settings section of your account that makes it so logged out accounts can't see your posts. If you have blocked some accounts for a reason, you should probably also go turn that on.
November 20, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Bluesky tip for no reason in particular:
There's a setting in the moderation settings section of your account that makes it so logged out accounts can't see your posts. If you have blocked some accounts for a reason, you should probably also go turn that on.
There's a setting in the moderation settings section of your account that makes it so logged out accounts can't see your posts. If you have blocked some accounts for a reason, you should probably also go turn that on.
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Hey gang, I'm putting together a feed on global disability rights...
You can browse the posts or if you got to "about" you can find new folk to follow.
Please share so we can find more folk outside of US/UK.
You can browse the posts or if you got to "about" you can find new folk to follow.
Please share so we can find more folk outside of US/UK.
November 19, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Hey gang, I'm putting together a feed on global disability rights...
You can browse the posts or if you got to "about" you can find new folk to follow.
Please share so we can find more folk outside of US/UK.
You can browse the posts or if you got to "about" you can find new folk to follow.
Please share so we can find more folk outside of US/UK.
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Due to the server issues some of your recent posts may have gotten fewer likes than they deserved
Please accept this coupon to rectify this, which allows you to imagine you got 10 more likes on your post than you did
Please accept this coupon to rectify this, which allows you to imagine you got 10 more likes on your post than you did
November 19, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Due to the server issues some of your recent posts may have gotten fewer likes than they deserved
Please accept this coupon to rectify this, which allows you to imagine you got 10 more likes on your post than you did
Please accept this coupon to rectify this, which allows you to imagine you got 10 more likes on your post than you did
What's your current social media strategy?
November 18, 2024 at 10:08 PM
What's your current social media strategy?
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WebAIM and the GAAD Foundation are running a Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey (their words):
webaim.org/projects/sal...
The details about how it is being used are on that page.
#a11y #accessibility
webaim.org/projects/sal...
The details about how it is being used are on that page.
#a11y #accessibility
WebAIM: Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey
webaim.org
November 18, 2024 at 9:14 PM
WebAIM and the GAAD Foundation are running a Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey (their words):
webaim.org/projects/sal...
The details about how it is being used are on that page.
#a11y #accessibility
webaim.org/projects/sal...
The details about how it is being used are on that page.
#a11y #accessibility
