Shaun Conner
@sconner.net
Head of Accessibility, GOVUK One Login @ GDS.
Previously: Monzo, HMRC, and the NHS.
Views my own.
Previously: Monzo, HMRC, and the NHS.
Views my own.
Every year I do Movember. I’m continuing my to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. I’ve also set a goal to run 100 miles for the month. I just hit 25 miles this morning, and I’m already regretting my decision 😆
I’d really appreciate anyone who can support my fundraiser: movember.com/m/Conner?mc=60
I’d really appreciate anyone who can support my fundraiser: movember.com/m/Conner?mc=60
November 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Every year I do Movember. I’m continuing my to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. I’ve also set a goal to run 100 miles for the month. I just hit 25 miles this morning, and I’m already regretting my decision 😆
I’d really appreciate anyone who can support my fundraiser: movember.com/m/Conner?mc=60
I’d really appreciate anyone who can support my fundraiser: movember.com/m/Conner?mc=60
My younger brother's iron broke. He was telling my nana about it, and apparently, she has a few spares. I counted seven, and I reckon there's even more in that cupboard. Allow me to introduce you to my nana, the iron hoarder🤣
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November 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
My younger brother's iron broke. He was telling my nana about it, and apparently, she has a few spares. I counted seven, and I reckon there's even more in that cupboard. Allow me to introduce you to my nana, the iron hoarder🤣
I’ve had the type of day that can only be improved by putting the Christmas tree up, so that’s exactly what I’ll do.
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I’ve had the type of day that can only be improved by putting the Christmas tree up, so that’s exactly what I’ll do.
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Hallo!
The #GOV.UKDesignSystem team are looking for feedback on adding rounded corners to buttons, which we think will improve the usability of the component.
You can see and comment on our proposal on GitHub discussions: github.com/alphagov/gov...
Please take 3 mins to feed back.
🙌Danke,
Imran
The #GOV.UKDesignSystem team are looking for feedback on adding rounded corners to buttons, which we think will improve the usability of the component.
You can see and comment on our proposal on GitHub discussions: github.com/alphagov/gov...
Please take 3 mins to feed back.
🙌Danke,
Imran
Adding rounded corners to buttons · alphagov govuk-design-system · Discussion #4941
Background The Design System team is exploring new styling options, including rounded corners for buttons, following the GOV.UK brand refresh. We want to make sure the changes we make are not purel...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Hallo!
The #GOV.UKDesignSystem team are looking for feedback on adding rounded corners to buttons, which we think will improve the usability of the component.
You can see and comment on our proposal on GitHub discussions: github.com/alphagov/gov...
Please take 3 mins to feed back.
🙌Danke,
Imran
The #GOV.UKDesignSystem team are looking for feedback on adding rounded corners to buttons, which we think will improve the usability of the component.
You can see and comment on our proposal on GitHub discussions: github.com/alphagov/gov...
Please take 3 mins to feed back.
🙌Danke,
Imran
LinkedIn has hit a new low. Someone connected with a message about a shared interest in accessibility. I accepted, and the very next day, they're inviting me to "League of Kings". For $100 a month, I can learn:
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
LinkedIn has hit a new low. Someone connected with a message about a shared interest in accessibility. I accepted, and the very next day, they're inviting me to "League of Kings". For $100 a month, I can learn:
Here's some interesting morning reading. Civil Service disability pay gap statistics for 2025. www.gov.uk/government/s...
Statistical bulletin - Civil Service Disability Pay Gap Statistics: 2025
www.gov.uk
October 30, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Here's some interesting morning reading. Civil Service disability pay gap statistics for 2025. www.gov.uk/government/s...
I was closing the blinds and saw a clear sky, so I popped outside to grab a photo of this stunning "quarter moon". There's another supermoon on 4th November, so I'm hoping for clear conditions.
October 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I was closing the blinds and saw a clear sky, so I popped outside to grab a photo of this stunning "quarter moon". There's another supermoon on 4th November, so I'm hoping for clear conditions.
Reposted by Shaun Conner
Folks, I'm looking for a huge favour.
We (Transform Wales) are making some stickers to go with the book. There is one that is screaming out for a very specific style outside of our brand. None of us are graphic designers.
Would anyone be up for helping design it? Will share details via PM.
TIA
We (Transform Wales) are making some stickers to go with the book. There is one that is screaming out for a very specific style outside of our brand. None of us are graphic designers.
Would anyone be up for helping design it? Will share details via PM.
TIA
October 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Folks, I'm looking for a huge favour.
We (Transform Wales) are making some stickers to go with the book. There is one that is screaming out for a very specific style outside of our brand. None of us are graphic designers.
Would anyone be up for helping design it? Will share details via PM.
TIA
We (Transform Wales) are making some stickers to go with the book. There is one that is screaming out for a very specific style outside of our brand. None of us are graphic designers.
Would anyone be up for helping design it? Will share details via PM.
TIA
Reposted by Shaun Conner
Question for #UserResearch
How do you phrase screener questions to identify participants who might need accessibility or communication adjustments?
The aim is to ensure sessions are inclusive and comfortable, without making people feel singled out.
Not finding much online
How do you phrase screener questions to identify participants who might need accessibility or communication adjustments?
The aim is to ensure sessions are inclusive and comfortable, without making people feel singled out.
Not finding much online
October 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Question for #UserResearch
How do you phrase screener questions to identify participants who might need accessibility or communication adjustments?
The aim is to ensure sessions are inclusive and comfortable, without making people feel singled out.
Not finding much online
How do you phrase screener questions to identify participants who might need accessibility or communication adjustments?
The aim is to ensure sessions are inclusive and comfortable, without making people feel singled out.
Not finding much online
If I see an advert for a thing, then click the thing, then the thing wants me to install an app. I am categorically not buying the thing. Ever.
October 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If I see an advert for a thing, then click the thing, then the thing wants me to install an app. I am categorically not buying the thing. Ever.
Jokingly told the kids to call their nan by her rap name, Tray-Z (she's called Tracy). Now they won't stop. She's not happy. Hasn't been called nan in weeks, much to my amusement.
October 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Jokingly told the kids to call their nan by her rap name, Tray-Z (she's called Tracy). Now they won't stop. She's not happy. Hasn't been called nan in weeks, much to my amusement.
My daughter just came in with a violin. Say a prayer for my ears 😆
October 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My daughter just came in with a violin. Say a prayer for my ears 😆
It can be easy to oversimplify accessibility to things like colour contrast and heading levels. Both are important, but in the wild, much of what we encounter is far more complex. I was reminded of an issue we found while I was at HMRC. A service was using a reference number that started with XI.
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It can be easy to oversimplify accessibility to things like colour contrast and heading levels. Both are important, but in the wild, much of what we encounter is far more complex. I was reminded of an issue we found while I was at HMRC. A service was using a reference number that started with XI.
Recently discovered Jira Cloud for Sheets. With just a few clicks and some basic JQL, I've been able to retrieve every single accessibility ticket from every board in our instance, providing me with a full view of what's happening and where. You can probably do this in Jira, but I hate using it.
October 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Recently discovered Jira Cloud for Sheets. With just a few clicks and some basic JQL, I've been able to retrieve every single accessibility ticket from every board in our instance, providing me with a full view of what's happening and where. You can probably do this in Jira, but I hate using it.
I've just sat for ages in the garden, camera on its tripod, patiently waiting for a break in the clouds to catch the first supermoon of the year. It didn't disappoint!
October 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I've just sat for ages in the garden, camera on its tripod, patiently waiting for a break in the clouds to catch the first supermoon of the year. It didn't disappoint!
VoiceOver on iOS doesn't have a Welsh voice synthesiser, so Welsh content is announced in English, making it completely inaccessible to Welsh screen reader users. Essentially, Welsh screen reader users who do not speak English will not be able to use any iOS apps. Are there any workarounds?
October 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
VoiceOver on iOS doesn't have a Welsh voice synthesiser, so Welsh content is announced in English, making it completely inaccessible to Welsh screen reader users. Essentially, Welsh screen reader users who do not speak English will not be able to use any iOS apps. Are there any workarounds?
Went for an eye test this morning, and it turns out I need glasses. What a difference it was when the optician dropped the lens into the thing, and I could suddenly see EVERYTHING. I hadn't realised how poor my sight was. Amazing to see with such clarity!
October 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Went for an eye test this morning, and it turns out I need glasses. What a difference it was when the optician dropped the lens into the thing, and I could suddenly see EVERYTHING. I hadn't realised how poor my sight was. Amazing to see with such clarity!
I loved working with Priyanca, and I truly miss her being part of my team. She's brilliant, and this talk is brilliant. You should watch it.
Happy Friday!
If you'd like to listen to a talk on considering intersectionality and compounding barriers when we think about accessibility, the recording is now on YouTube!
Thank you @contentdesign.london @tomyoull.bsky.social @niacampbell.bsky.social @adrianortega.bsky.social for having me! 💖
If you'd like to listen to a talk on considering intersectionality and compounding barriers when we think about accessibility, the recording is now on YouTube!
Thank you @contentdesign.london @tomyoull.bsky.social @niacampbell.bsky.social @adrianortega.bsky.social for having me! 💖
September 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I loved working with Priyanca, and I truly miss her being part of my team. She's brilliant, and this talk is brilliant. You should watch it.
K-pop demon hunters has not been off my TV in about a month. My daughter is obsessed. Very cute, but super annoying. None of the songs have grown on me, and hearing them 20 times a day is making me twitch.
September 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
K-pop demon hunters has not been off my TV in about a month. My daughter is obsessed. Very cute, but super annoying. None of the songs have grown on me, and hearing them 20 times a day is making me twitch.
Reposted by Shaun Conner
I wrote to my MP about shared care, postcode lotteries and the lack of a joined up national strategy for ADHD. She raised it with the Minister for Care, who responded. We’ve now challenged for a further reply.
If you’ve struggled or lost access, you can also write to your MP. We’ve made it easy.
If you’ve struggled or lost access, you can also write to your MP. We’ve made it easy.
After writing about ADHD shared care and prescribing gaps, we’ve put together a ready to use template to write to your MP.
MPs respond to constituents. ICBs respond to pressure. Each message helps show these barriers aren’t isolated, they’re systemic.
This is about fixing what should already work.
MPs respond to constituents. ICBs respond to pressure. Each message helps show these barriers aren’t isolated, they’re systemic.
This is about fixing what should already work.
How YOU Can Fight Back Against the ADHD Prescribing Gap
A step-by-step guide to writing to your MP and fixing what should already work
medium.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I wrote to my MP about shared care, postcode lotteries and the lack of a joined up national strategy for ADHD. She raised it with the Minister for Care, who responded. We’ve now challenged for a further reply.
If you’ve struggled or lost access, you can also write to your MP. We’ve made it easy.
If you’ve struggled or lost access, you can also write to your MP. We’ve made it easy.
Reposted by Shaun Conner
my partner has been watching Death Comes to Pemberley on Amazon prime and says their subtitles must be AI now
September 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
my partner has been watching Death Comes to Pemberley on Amazon prime and says their subtitles must be AI now
Reposted by Shaun Conner
The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) urgent appealing to children’s authors, writers and publishers to donate stories to its new bedtime stories app.
The charity relies on stories in the public domain but are running out of books.
Anyone willing to donate should contact media@rsbc.org.
The charity relies on stories in the public domain but are running out of books.
Anyone willing to donate should contact media@rsbc.org.
September 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) urgent appealing to children’s authors, writers and publishers to donate stories to its new bedtime stories app.
The charity relies on stories in the public domain but are running out of books.
Anyone willing to donate should contact media@rsbc.org.
The charity relies on stories in the public domain but are running out of books.
Anyone willing to donate should contact media@rsbc.org.
I’ve been playing with Gemini code assist to build a personal project. “Vibe coding”, as the cool kids call it. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how good it is. It gets things wrong, obviously. But if you’re an experienced developer it’s pretty great. It does worry me slightly though…
September 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I’ve been playing with Gemini code assist to build a personal project. “Vibe coding”, as the cool kids call it. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how good it is. It gets things wrong, obviously. But if you’re an experienced developer it’s pretty great. It does worry me slightly though…
We're hiring a Lead Technical Writer to join our UCD leadership team on GOV.UK One Login.
Salary £67,972 - £83,027.
Salary £67,972 - £83,027.
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September 18, 2025 at 7:23 AM
We're hiring a Lead Technical Writer to join our UCD leadership team on GOV.UK One Login.
Salary £67,972 - £83,027.
Salary £67,972 - £83,027.
My brothers convinced me to sign up for the Great North Run with them. Neither of them got in, and I did. Typical! Never run a half-marathon before. Pray for my knees.
September 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My brothers convinced me to sign up for the Great North Run with them. Neither of them got in, and I did. Typical! Never run a half-marathon before. Pray for my knees.