Josh
@press1forjosh.bsky.social
Eat an apple, ride your bike, and always buy street newspapers. he/him
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We are thrilled to announce that AccessU 2026 will be held May 11 - 14, 2026!
Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN!
· Deep Dive Workshops (6-8 hours)
· General Sessions (90 or 180 minutes)
The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026: knowbility.org/programs/joh...
Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN!
· Deep Dive Workshops (6-8 hours)
· General Sessions (90 or 180 minutes)
The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026: knowbility.org/programs/joh...
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We are thrilled to announce that AccessU 2026 will be held May 11 - 14, 2026!
Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN!
· Deep Dive Workshops (6-8 hours)
· General Sessions (90 or 180 minutes)
The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026: knowbility.org/programs/joh...
Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN!
· Deep Dive Workshops (6-8 hours)
· General Sessions (90 or 180 minutes)
The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026: knowbility.org/programs/joh...
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Hey! @lflegal.bsky.social, @rejinae.bsky.social, and @chanceyfleet.bsky.social gathered 36 authors to write about ethics in digital accessibility.
Chapters, authors (I’m one of them), pre-order:
www.routledge.com/Digital-Acce...
Out 26 March 2026.
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #accessibility #a11y
Chapters, authors (I’m one of them), pre-order:
www.routledge.com/Digital-Acce...
Out 26 March 2026.
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #accessibility #a11y
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey! @lflegal.bsky.social, @rejinae.bsky.social, and @chanceyfleet.bsky.social gathered 36 authors to write about ethics in digital accessibility.
Chapters, authors (I’m one of them), pre-order:
www.routledge.com/Digital-Acce...
Out 26 March 2026.
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #accessibility #a11y
Chapters, authors (I’m one of them), pre-order:
www.routledge.com/Digital-Acce...
Out 26 March 2026.
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #accessibility #a11y
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President Donald Trump was formally blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday.
Federal judge prohibits Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut followed a three-day trial where local and federal law enforcement testified to their differing perceptions and responses to ongoing protests outside the federal immigration building in Portland.
www.opb.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:08 AM
President Donald Trump was formally blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday.
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more good news
BREAKING NEWS: We just secured a final court order blocking National Guard deployment!
Today's ruling is a huge victory for Oregon. The courts are holding this administration accountable to the truth and the rule of law.
Today's ruling is a huge victory for Oregon. The courts are holding this administration accountable to the truth and the rule of law.
November 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
more good news
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Portland! Please join Families for Safe Streets, Oregon Walks, 1000 Friends of Oregon, @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social , @thestreettrust.org @pbotinfo.bsky.social for 2025 World Day of Remembrance.
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Portland! Please join Families for Safe Streets, Oregon Walks, 1000 Friends of Oregon, @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social , @thestreettrust.org @pbotinfo.bsky.social for 2025 World Day of Remembrance.
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It's slow and rainy and everything kind of sucks Jan-March. Soooooooooo, we're offering discount private rentals Mon & Tues during that time. 20 people max; watch whatever. Probably even hook up a video game system, if you're a real nerd. $500. Book before the end of the month at: rentals@cstpdx.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's slow and rainy and everything kind of sucks Jan-March. Soooooooooo, we're offering discount private rentals Mon & Tues during that time. 20 people max; watch whatever. Probably even hook up a video game system, if you're a real nerd. $500. Book before the end of the month at: rentals@cstpdx.com
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Now ballots due today
🗣️ PORTLAND:
VOTE YES ON THE PARKS LEVY 🛝🌳
BALLOTS DUE TOMORROW 🗳️
VOTE YES ON THE PARKS LEVY 🛝🌳
BALLOTS DUE TOMORROW 🗳️
November 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Now ballots due today
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Shopify is legitimately angry at drive-by ADA lawsuits:
www.shopify.com/news/accessi...
But Shopify is wrong there are “no clear guidelines.” That’s a signal the author didn’t consult Shopify’s own team.
Shopify also fails to note its role to protect its own clients.
[1/5]
#accessibility #a11y
www.shopify.com/news/accessi...
But Shopify is wrong there are “no clear guidelines.” That’s a signal the author didn’t consult Shopify’s own team.
Shopify also fails to note its role to protect its own clients.
[1/5]
#accessibility #a11y
The small business shakedown: Why thousands of entrepreneurs are getting buried in lawsuits
Murky accessibility laws make compliance nearly impossible. Ultimately, it’s a loss for both small businesses and disability advocates.
www.shopify.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Shopify is legitimately angry at drive-by ADA lawsuits:
www.shopify.com/news/accessi...
But Shopify is wrong there are “no clear guidelines.” That’s a signal the author didn’t consult Shopify’s own team.
Shopify also fails to note its role to protect its own clients.
[1/5]
#accessibility #a11y
www.shopify.com/news/accessi...
But Shopify is wrong there are “no clear guidelines.” That’s a signal the author didn’t consult Shopify’s own team.
Shopify also fails to note its role to protect its own clients.
[1/5]
#accessibility #a11y
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Use the code BIKETOVOTE25 for free unlocks!
Use VOTE2025 for two 30-minute rides on Lime e-scooters.
Both are valid now through election day.
Don't forget your helmet, especially when riding e-scooters. It's state law to wear a helmet when riding an e-scooter!
Use VOTE2025 for two 30-minute rides on Lime e-scooters.
Both are valid now through election day.
Don't forget your helmet, especially when riding e-scooters. It's state law to wear a helmet when riding an e-scooter!
November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Use the code BIKETOVOTE25 for free unlocks!
Use VOTE2025 for two 30-minute rides on Lime e-scooters.
Both are valid now through election day.
Don't forget your helmet, especially when riding e-scooters. It's state law to wear a helmet when riding an e-scooter!
Use VOTE2025 for two 30-minute rides on Lime e-scooters.
Both are valid now through election day.
Don't forget your helmet, especially when riding e-scooters. It's state law to wear a helmet when riding an e-scooter!
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀?
𝘞𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 +🍁𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 & 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴.
BikeLoud volunteers keep busy with our THREE bike-powered lane-cleaners but we can only do a fraction of what's needed.
@pbotinfo.bsky.social Please prioritize bike lanes!
𝘞𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 +🍁𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 & 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴.
BikeLoud volunteers keep busy with our THREE bike-powered lane-cleaners but we can only do a fraction of what's needed.
@pbotinfo.bsky.social Please prioritize bike lanes!
It's the season of bike lanes being unusable, and drivers getting pissed off if you aren't using them.
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀?
𝘞𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 +🍁𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 & 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴.
BikeLoud volunteers keep busy with our THREE bike-powered lane-cleaners but we can only do a fraction of what's needed.
@pbotinfo.bsky.social Please prioritize bike lanes!
𝘞𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 +🍁𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 & 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴.
BikeLoud volunteers keep busy with our THREE bike-powered lane-cleaners but we can only do a fraction of what's needed.
@pbotinfo.bsky.social Please prioritize bike lanes!
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🚨SHARE: Nearly 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. Find info on places providing free food, meals & other types of food-related support at: multco.us/food
October 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🚨SHARE: Nearly 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. Find info on places providing free food, meals & other types of food-related support at: multco.us/food
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Huge parts of human knowledge are missing from the internet. By definition, generative AI is shockingly ignorant too. AI systems rely mostly on Western, English-dominant data, excluding oral, Indigenous, and low-resource languages.
Generative AI has access to a small slice of human knowledge | Aeon Essays
Huge swathes of human knowledge are missing from the internet. By definition, generative AI is shockingly ignorant too
aeon.co
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Huge parts of human knowledge are missing from the internet. By definition, generative AI is shockingly ignorant too. AI systems rely mostly on Western, English-dominant data, excluding oral, Indigenous, and low-resource languages.
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LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The Ninth Circuit just announced they will take our case en banc. Both TROs remain in effect and the National Guard still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
October 29, 2025 at 12:37 AM
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The Ninth Circuit just announced they will take our case en banc. Both TROs remain in effect and the National Guard still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
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Tonight! Event begins at 6pm; join early for introductions and networking.
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
Join us on Wed Oct 22 for a virtual presentation by Dr. Angela Young — “Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler Alert: It’s You!)”
www.meetup.com/portland-acc...
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
www.meetup.com/portland-acc...
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler: It’s You!) [virtual], Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 5:45 PM | Meetup
**Virtual Event:** Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler Alert: It’s You!)
**Presenter:** Dr. Angela Young
Accessibility at your org doesn’t need another
www.meetup.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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You don't have to be a speaker or a writer or storyteller, but if you want to be you should give it a go.
Even if a topic has been covered before, the way YOU frame it is still going to be unique and interesting.
I think storytelling and sharing is a lovely, very unique thing we can do to connect
Even if a topic has been covered before, the way YOU frame it is still going to be unique and interesting.
I think storytelling and sharing is a lovely, very unique thing we can do to connect
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
You don't have to be a speaker or a writer or storyteller, but if you want to be you should give it a go.
Even if a topic has been covered before, the way YOU frame it is still going to be unique and interesting.
I think storytelling and sharing is a lovely, very unique thing we can do to connect
Even if a topic has been covered before, the way YOU frame it is still going to be unique and interesting.
I think storytelling and sharing is a lovely, very unique thing we can do to connect
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“W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 approved as ISO/IEC international standard”
www.w3.org/press-releas...
ISO/IEC 40500:2025 (no cost):
www.iso.org/standard/910...
This is the October 2023 version of WCAG 2.2.
#accessibility #a11y #WCAG #ISO
www.w3.org/press-releas...
ISO/IEC 40500:2025 (no cost):
www.iso.org/standard/910...
This is the October 2023 version of WCAG 2.2.
#accessibility #a11y #WCAG #ISO
W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 approved as ISO/IEC international standard
WCAG 2.2 is now ISO/IEC 40500:2025. This standard enables more countries to formally adopt WCAG 2.2. ISO/IEC 40500:2025 is free from the ISO website. Supporting resources and translations are free fro...
www.w3.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 approved as ISO/IEC international standard”
www.w3.org/press-releas...
ISO/IEC 40500:2025 (no cost):
www.iso.org/standard/910...
This is the October 2023 version of WCAG 2.2.
#accessibility #a11y #WCAG #ISO
www.w3.org/press-releas...
ISO/IEC 40500:2025 (no cost):
www.iso.org/standard/910...
This is the October 2023 version of WCAG 2.2.
#accessibility #a11y #WCAG #ISO
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Happening this week! Join us virtually on Wed Oct 22 to learn about how to market accessibility like a movement with Dr. Angela Young.
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
Join us on Wed Oct 22 for a virtual presentation by Dr. Angela Young — “Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler Alert: It’s You!)”
www.meetup.com/portland-acc...
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
www.meetup.com/portland-acc...
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler: It’s You!) [virtual], Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 5:45 PM | Meetup
**Virtual Event:** Accessibility Deserves a Better Marketing Team (Spoiler Alert: It’s You!)
**Presenter:** Dr. Angela Young
Accessibility at your org doesn’t need another
www.meetup.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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really enjoyed @ericwbailey.website’s talk at #a11yTO I suggest others may too.
It is designed to break your heart
#a11y ericwbailey.website/axecon2025/
It is designed to break your heart
#a11y ericwbailey.website/axecon2025/
It is designed to break your heart
axe-con 2025
ericwbailey.website
October 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
really enjoyed @ericwbailey.website’s talk at #a11yTO I suggest others may too.
It is designed to break your heart
#a11y ericwbailey.website/axecon2025/
It is designed to break your heart
#a11y ericwbailey.website/axecon2025/
Gave a shout-out to the Portland Frog & friends in my presentation today, to applause — you are all legends and have anti-fascist friends around the world 🐸
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y #Portland #pdx #antifascist
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y #Portland #pdx #antifascist
October 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Gave a shout-out to the Portland Frog & friends in my presentation today, to applause — you are all legends and have anti-fascist friends around the world 🐸
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y #Portland #pdx #antifascist
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y #Portland #pdx #antifascist
Now that I’ve presented at an event in Canada, can I say that I’m an “internationally-recognized speaker”? 😄
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y
Up next is Josh Hetrick from 1:30 to 2:10pm with:
"Users know best: Embracing user styles for resilient designs"
By leaning into user customizations instead of resisting them, we can design in a more resilient way that meets users where they are.
"Users know best: Embracing user styles for resilient designs"
By leaning into user customizations instead of resisting them, we can design in a more resilient way that meets users where they are.
October 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Now that I’ve presented at an event in Canada, can I say that I’m an “internationally-recognized speaker”? 😄
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y
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“It is accepted and expected that the user will make changes to how content is displayed.”
— @press1forjosh.bsky.social
#A11yTOconf #a11y
— @press1forjosh.bsky.social
#A11yTOconf #a11y
October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“It is accepted and expected that the user will make changes to how content is displayed.”
— @press1forjosh.bsky.social
#A11yTOconf #a11y
— @press1forjosh.bsky.social
#A11yTOconf #a11y
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Thousands of riders streamed onto the street as federal troops held long guns on the roof above, police officers on bikes looked over their shoulders nervously while holding back crowds on the sidewalk, and a brass band played what felt like a hero's march.
bikeportland.org/2025/10/13/p...
bikeportland.org/2025/10/13/p...
Presence as power marks massive pedaling protest against Trump
Thousands of Portlanders showed they are unafraid by making themselves as vulnerable as possible.
bikeportland.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Thousands of riders streamed onto the street as federal troops held long guns on the roof above, police officers on bikes looked over their shoulders nervously while holding back crowds on the sidewalk, and a brass band played what felt like a hero's march.
bikeportland.org/2025/10/13/p...
bikeportland.org/2025/10/13/p...
Wasn’t planning to be a real-life demo of the 2nd person in this image while attending an accessibility conference, but here we are 😅
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y
October 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Wasn’t planning to be a real-life demo of the 2nd person in this image while attending an accessibility conference, but here we are 😅
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y
#a11yTOConf #a11yTO #a11y
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Amazing Emergency Naked Ride. Here’s the moment thousands of riders rolled through the protests at the ICE facility and cheers erupted. 😮💯
October 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Amazing Emergency Naked Ride. Here’s the moment thousands of riders rolled through the protests at the ICE facility and cheers erupted. 😮💯