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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹
@rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
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UX / Accessibility Consultant / Latine / Cis M / past @ Square Enix, @ Eidos Montreal, @ Weight Watchers US, etc. etc. / My opinions

UK ⬅️ MTL ⬅️ NYC ⬅️ LA ⬅️

https://www.flightstudio1.com/linktree.html
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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Feb 28
🎸🎤 What happens when a bunch of #accessibility nerds try to start a band? You get Aria-Live—the group that never was... until now! 🎶♿

From screen reader vocals to an EAA anthem, this is accessibility like you've never heard before. 🔊🚀

Sing along 👉 medium.com/flight-studi... #A11y #Music
Aria-Live: The Band That Never Was… Now Is (Sorta)
Some bands form in garages. Some in high school. And some… Over casual chats about web accessibility and screen readers.
medium.com
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Love On The Spectrum is one of my favorite shows. I love how open, direct, and honest everyone is about their wants and needs.

Love on the Spectrum | Official Trailer | Netflix - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX-Q...
#LoveOnTheSpectrum #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters #Dating #Austism
ID: "Show Recommendation Love On The Spectrum: This romantic documentary follows people on the autism spectrum as they search for love and navigate dating. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of closeup of a bearded man kissing a woman hand on a grassy hill"
October 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
I love Technically Wrong by Sara Wachter-Boettcher. It helped me understand the history of product creation, the intentions behind tech, and even my own biases. Eye-opening and necessary.

wwnorton.com/books/Techni...

#TechnicallyWrong #EthicalTech #InclusiveDesign #BiasInTech #Inclusion
ID: "Book Recommendation In Technically Wrong, Sara Wachter-Boettcher exposes the biases and ethical flaws built into everyday tech, urging us to make informed choices and demand better. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of white book cover with authors name, book title and additional info circled in red marker"
October 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
A beautiful movie set near Woodstock in the early 1970s, where a summer camp for teens with disabilities sparked friendships, freedom, and a movement that changed history.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (Full Movie - 1 hour 46 minutes): www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFS8...

#DisabilityRights #A11y
ID: "Movie Recommendation Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution: Down the road from Woodstock in the early 1970s, a revolution blossomed in a ramshackle summer camp for teens with disabilities, transforming their young lives and igniting a landmark movement. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of movie poster of a shirtless black man with a guitar over his should pushing a white teen in a wheelchair with the camp grounds in the background and sky."
October 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
I love Mismatch by Kat Holmes — it’s simple, clear, and shows how inclusive design with users creates solutions that benefit everyone.

mitpress.mit.edu/978026253948...

#Mismatch #InclusiveDesign #BookRecommendation #DesignForAll #Accessibility #MitPress
ID: "Book Recommendation In Mismatch, Kat Holmes shows how design can exclude — and how inclusive design with users creates solutions that benefit everyone. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of white book cover with a circular black brush stroke that is made up of different shapes and patterns"
October 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
This is a wonderful group to volunteer your time with. 💕🎮
pixellesmtl.bsky.social Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Oct 6
Lend your expertise to our Make Games program! We're looking for mentors (remote) and lecturers (Montréal):

🔹 1 Godot programmer
🔸 1 GameMaker programmer (urgent)
🔹 1 Pixel Art lecturer for Oct 10th
🔸 1 UI/UX lecturer for Oct 15th

Honorarium provided. More info: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
Devenez mentor Pixelles // Become a Pixelles mentor
****[EN FRANÇAIS PLUS BAS]**** Thank you so much for signing up as a mentor. Sharing your experience and offering your support is an invaluable part of our program. Mentors are expected to check-in wi...
docs.google.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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aardrian.bsky.social
Holy shit, #Webflow.

I understand you may not have anyone on staff to review this LLM-generated ARIA explainer, but you’ve mostly just convinced me your product is a lawsuit-in-waiting.

I’m sorry most of your customers won’t recognize that.

webflow.com/blog/how-to-...

#accessibility #a11y #ARIA
Many assistive tools, such as screen readers and voice control, better engage with websites when the HTML includes ARIA rules — telling a screen reader, for example, where a button is or what it does so visitors with visual disabilities can still use it. Why use ARIA? Using ARIA in your code gives a wider audience access to your content. It can also ensure your projects comply with web accessibility rules like the WCAG, another WAI best practice.
October 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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eff.org
Tech rights are workers' rights. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
What Europe’s New Gig Work Law Means for Unions and Technology
At EFF, we believe that tech rights are worker’s rights. Since the pandemic, workers of all kinds have been subjected to increasingly invasive forms of bossware. These are the “algorithmic
www.eff.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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esqueer.net
This has always been a extremely tiny screeching minority demanding that their bigotry dictate that no one else's children can learn of the existence of LGBTQ people.
erininthemorning.com Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Oct 6
1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.

Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.

Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.

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Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To
After SCOTUS gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education, Montgomery County, Maryland is reporting only 43 families took them up on it.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Why I love this film: it is thought provoking, warm, and honest. I SWEAR shines a light on Tourette’s with courage, heart, and hope.

I SWEAR - Official Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWq...

#MoveRecommendation #ISWEAR #Tourettes #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Accessibility
ID: "Movie Recommendation I Swear: Diagnosed with Tourette’s at 15, John Davidson overcame many hardships in 1980s Britain. I SWEAR is his funny, heartfelt, and moving account. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com image of recreation of movie poster with blue background and blueish text reading 'I BLINK, I TWITCH, I JUMP, I CLICK, I WHISTLE, and I SHOUT' with John in a track suit"
October 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
If Neo can stop bullets, why can't we stop auto playing or looping videos and GIFs?

#WebAccessibility #A11y #Accessibility #WebDev #FrontEnd #Inclusion #Matrix #GameAccessibility
ID: "Be like Neo. Master the digital Matrix. Not everyone can handle the bullet-time. For some, animations can cause dizziness or nausea. Let's make the web a comfortable place for all! Solutions: ✓ Add a site setting to stop/pause animations. ✓ Use the prefers-reduced-motion media query. ✓ Respect the choice. If a user says they prefer reduced motion, believe them and disable auto-playing videos and GIFs. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Neo stopping a lot of bullets"
September 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
A moving film about love, resilience, and family. It follows a deaf woman and her partner as they prepare to welcome a baby.

Deaf - Official Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXE1...

#MovieRecommendation #DeafCommunity #RepresentationMatters #Parenthood #A11y #Inclusion #Accessibility #Deaf
ID: "Movie Recommendation Sorda (Deaf): Angela’s deafness complicates her pregnancy and connection with her daughter, while partner Héctor supports her in a society with limited accommodations. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com image of movie poster with close up of Angela with natural pool with waterfall behind her and movie title and credits."
September 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
I love Demystifying Disability — it’s approachable, honest, and clear in the way it explains history, etiquette, accessibility, and inclusion.

emilyladau.com/book/

#DemystifyingDisability #BookRecommendation #Accessibility #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters
ID: "Book Recommendation Disabled people are the world’s largest minority, yet many don’t know how to be allies. Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau is a clear, friendly guide to history, etiquette, accessibility, and inclusion. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of teal-ish book cover with illustrations of many different types of people with disabilities"
September 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
In the Land of Ooo, everyone's different. Let's learn from Jake and Finn how to be a hero for others and even ourselves.

#Accessibility #Inclusion #AdventureTime #Algebraic #UniversalDesign #A11y
ID" Let's Make Ooo Accessible for Everyone! Algebraic! In the Land of Ooo, everyone's different: lumps, vampires, candy people, and humans! But irl, differences can create barriers. Let's build a world as welcoming as the Tree Fort. 3 New Ways to Be a Hero: ✓ Be a Simon Petrikov: Accept that in your lifetime your body will change & you will need support too. ✓ Be a BMO: Keep language clear and simple. So everyone can join in. ✓ Be a Jake: Stretch your comfort zone. Learn about different people. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Finn hugging Jake who is massive, and Jake hugging Finn."
September 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
I lost my voice and have a gaming session with friends, now what?

www.instagram.com/p/DOYOQ_5CAdy/

#Accessibility #TextToSpeech #UX #A11y #InclusiveDesign #Gaming #VideoGames
ID: "Under the Sea, But No Voice to Speak? Ursula stole Ariel’s voice—can she still game online with Flounder? Solutions: ✓ Text-to-Speech (Type it out, Ariel!) ✓ Quick Emotes ("I’ve got thingamabobs!") ✓ Ping System (”Dinglehoppers here!”) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Ariel (the Little Mermaid) holder herself up on top of a rock outside of the sea."
September 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Wolverine also dreams of a kinder world with less exclusion and more love with simple actions.

www.instagram.com/flightstudio...

#Accessibility #Inclusion #XMen #Disability #BeKind #Wolverine #A11y #Disability
ID: "Even Wolverine Dreams of a Kinder World. Unseen differences empower the X-Men, but in our world, they can lead to exclusion and inaccessible space. 3 Simple Ways to Be More Supportive: ✓ Pause & Ask: "How can I make this easier for you, Bub?" A simple question beats an assumption. ✓ Take people at their word about their needs. Don't try to read their minds. ✓ Choose Kindness: Assume positive intent. Everyone is fighting a battle you can't see. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of animated wolverine laying in bed looking at a photo in a frame"
September 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Stop! Describe your images for clarity. This could have saved Jack, and not just Rose.

www.instagram.com/p/DOGnebyCGUJ/

Bonus material from the Myth Busters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPDx...

#A11y #DigitalAccessibility #AltText #Inclusion #Accessibility #Titanic
ID: "Sorry, Jack. There was enough room on that door... Let's make sure no one is left in the cold. A simple description can be a lifesaver! 3 Ways to Be a Hero: ✓ Provide "enough space": Add alt text to all your images. ✓ Throw a life preserver: Keep image descriptions short & simple for clarity. ✓ Be a Rose: Describe the key action or emotion, not just what things look like. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Jack and Rose after the Titanic sinks"
September 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Embrace care and curiosity in your design process—pre-order the essential second edition of 'Inclusive Design for a Digital World' by Reginé Gilbert today

Springer - link.springer.com/book/9798868...

Bookshop - bookshop.org/p/books/incl...

Amazon - www.amazon.com/Inclusive-De...

#a11y #inclusion
ID: "Reginé's at it again! Approach digital design with care, curiosity, and the people most often left out. Pre-order your copy on Springer, Bookshop or Amazon. Image of book cover with different color silhouettes and text reading 'Inclusive Design for a Digital World, Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Second Edition, Foreward by Spandita Sarmah, Apress®' PS I had the privilege to be a reviewer on this book. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
August 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
This WaPo piece about the Airbnb/DOGE guy who is now the head of design in government ignores that:
*DOGE fired the actual talented design people in government, including Social Security!
*IRS had a beautifully designed tax filing system that DOGE killed
*USDS already did online passport renewals
The daily digital interactions its web designers are tasked with improving include paying a student loan, renewing a passport, planning trips to national monuments, managing social security payments and filing taxes.
August 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Rapid movements, squinting or bright glares giving you a headache while playing a game or using a website?

www.instagram.com/p/DN0kOpN0Cnb/

#Accessibility #A11y #ColourContrast #ColorContrast #UX #headache #inclusion
ID: "Psyduck-Level UX Headache? Don't let wild parallax, poor contrast, or tiny text ruin your users’ focus! Solutions: ✓ Disable animations ("Parallax? Use 'Calm Mind' mode!") ✓ Contrast Modes ("Confusion attack?”) ✓ Scalable text ("Squint-evasion failed!") More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Psyduck standing with hands on his head"
August 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
My go to! I love this Badger!
eff.org Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · Aug 21
Google, Meta, and Amazon are among the top companies tracking you across the web. By automatically blocking their trackers, Privacy Badger makes it harder for Big Tech companies to profit from your personal information. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Online Tracking is Out of Control—Privacy Badger Can Help You Fight
Every time you browse the web, you're being tracked. That’s why EFF created Privacy Badger, a free, open source browser extension used by millions to fight corporate surveillance and take back
www.eff.org
August 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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equalentry.com
Cameron Cundiff talks about A11y Agent, a unique tool that combines traditional programming, AI prompting, and human judgment to accelerate the accessibility remediation process. Read or listen to the podcast. equalentry.com/ai-accessibi...

#Accessibility
#Podcast
#AI
Screenshot of a11y agent command-line code in action.
August 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Player Research a Keywords Studio: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure - Accessibility Case Study

www.playerresearch.com/projects/lif...

#FS1Share #Accessibility #A11y #UserResearch #Research #PlayerResearch #LifeIsStrange #LiS
ID: "Player Research a Keywords Studio Life Is Strange: Double Exposure - Accessibility Case Study A story of ordinary people with extraordinary powers made accessibility essential to sharing its human connections with more players. Square Enix and Deck Nine logos More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Max Caulfield looking down at her mobile"
August 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
How many times have you accidentally tapped on the wrong thing because the tap area was too small?

www.instagram.com/p/DNiRTG0IcVj/

#UX #InclusiveDesign #MobileFriendly #Accessibility #A11y
ID: Thumb-Friendly Design! Could Shrek easily tap through your app—or would he rage-quit? Shrek-lutions: ✓ Spacious tap targets (48x48px min!) ✓ Smart spacing—bye, accidental clicks! ✓ Test on tiny fairy & dragon-sized thumbs More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Shrek with fingers coming at you"
August 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Carmy is stressed out about his kitchen's UX!
Your UX stressing out your users?

www.instagram.com/p/DNVIWSLoMEX/

#Accessibility #A11y #UX #Navigation #CognitiveLoad #Stress
ID: "The Bear: Accessibility in High-Stress Environments If your product UX & UI feels like The Bear’s kitchen in season 1, it's time for a detox. Time to reduce cognitive load. Chef’s Solutions: ✓ Break tasks into small, clear steps (like kitchen stations). ✓ Plain language + icons (no menu jargon) ✓ Escape routes (cancel or undo options) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Carmy aka Chef holding his head looking stressed"
August 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Reposted by Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹
abitofaccess.com
I'm not surprised the impressions of Drag X Drive are less than positive.

As I touched on in my Switch 2 review, Ninty's nifty mouse functions lack the responsiveness needed for players with limited mobility.

Physical movements need to be much bigger to be effective, limiting who can use it well.
August 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM