Terry Makewell
@terrymakewell.com
Director of Digital, Data & Tech @RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) | Evelyn Glennie Foundation Trustee | Prev Gov CTO, CDO & NHS | Accessibility | Ménière's disease
Exeter, Devon
Exeter, Devon
The space nerd is still strong in me 🌙 ✨ The September 2025 lunar eclipse from Exeter, UK
September 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The space nerd is still strong in me 🌙 ✨ The September 2025 lunar eclipse from Exeter, UK
An early morning walk with the dog led me past the fire in Exeter city centre. Thankfully it was under control pretty quickly, no one was hurt and it didn't make it to St Nicholas Priory
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
May 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
An early morning walk with the dog led me past the fire in Exeter city centre. Thankfully it was under control pretty quickly, no one was hurt and it didn't make it to St Nicholas Priory
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Terry Makewell
With International Women’s Day coming up, our founder Dame Evelyn Glennie focuses on the radical power of listening to women, and how it can reshape the global landscape of unity, empathy, and shared humanity.
Read the article in full: bit.ly/3Da8PnI
#TeachTheWorldToListen #IWD2025
Read the article in full: bit.ly/3Da8PnI
#TeachTheWorldToListen #IWD2025
March 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
With International Women’s Day coming up, our founder Dame Evelyn Glennie focuses on the radical power of listening to women, and how it can reshape the global landscape of unity, empathy, and shared humanity.
Read the article in full: bit.ly/3Da8PnI
#TeachTheWorldToListen #IWD2025
Read the article in full: bit.ly/3Da8PnI
#TeachTheWorldToListen #IWD2025
I've been missing for a while. I had an operation that purposely destroyed my balance function and made me lose even more hearing. I had to learn to balance and walk straight again.
I thought I'd share some of my menieres and deafness journey to help others
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I thought I'd share some of my menieres and deafness journey to help others
www.linkedin.com/posts/makewe...
Terry Makewell on LinkedIn: #hearingloss #menieres #inclusion #tinnitus #balancedisorders…
Not all disabilities are visible. I know this from lived experience. 🧏♂️
I've had Ménière’s disease for nearly 20 years now. It’s a rare a rare inner ear…
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February 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I've been missing for a while. I had an operation that purposely destroyed my balance function and made me lose even more hearing. I had to learn to balance and walk straight again.
I thought I'd share some of my menieres and deafness journey to help others
www.linkedin.com/posts/makewe...
I thought I'd share some of my menieres and deafness journey to help others
www.linkedin.com/posts/makewe...
Reposted by Terry Makewell
Our Founder, Dame Evelyn Glennie is excited to announce the launch of The Evelyn Glennie Foundation’s first dedicated website — our platform to share our mission and work with the world.
#TeachTheWorldToListen
#TeachTheWorldToListen
January 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Our Founder, Dame Evelyn Glennie is excited to announce the launch of The Evelyn Glennie Foundation’s first dedicated website — our platform to share our mission and work with the world.
#TeachTheWorldToListen
#TeachTheWorldToListen
The wettest sloppiest sloshy slappin footsteps you've ever freakin heard 👾
4/5 viewers aged 18-25 yrs use subtitles/closed captions. It helps when distractions & devices compete for attention 📱💻
Stranger Things did this well, understanding audience & context. The Media Act 2024 will give us more
4/5 viewers aged 18-25 yrs use subtitles/closed captions. It helps when distractions & devices compete for attention 📱💻
Stranger Things did this well, understanding audience & context. The Media Act 2024 will give us more
January 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The wettest sloppiest sloshy slappin footsteps you've ever freakin heard 👾
4/5 viewers aged 18-25 yrs use subtitles/closed captions. It helps when distractions & devices compete for attention 📱💻
Stranger Things did this well, understanding audience & context. The Media Act 2024 will give us more
4/5 viewers aged 18-25 yrs use subtitles/closed captions. It helps when distractions & devices compete for attention 📱💻
Stranger Things did this well, understanding audience & context. The Media Act 2024 will give us more
Well the 4th verse of 'We three Kings of Orient are' takes a dark turn.
Sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
Great Nativity at Exeter Cathedral though 🌟🦙
Sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
Great Nativity at Exeter Cathedral though 🌟🦙
December 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Well the 4th verse of 'We three Kings of Orient are' takes a dark turn.
Sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
Great Nativity at Exeter Cathedral though 🌟🦙
Sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
Great Nativity at Exeter Cathedral though 🌟🦙
Reposted by Terry Makewell
*Important*. We don't issue Red warnings lightly. Please keep a close eye on our Met Office forecasts & warnings. Storm Darragh is going to bring dangerous winds. We've also got Amber and Yellow warnings out for wind and rain. Check out our app, website or socials for specific details for your area.
⚠️⚠️🔴 Red weather warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️
Strong and damaging winds across parts of Wales and southwest England
Saturday 0300 – 1100
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Strong and damaging winds across parts of Wales and southwest England
Saturday 0300 – 1100
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
December 6, 2024 at 11:18 AM
*Important*. We don't issue Red warnings lightly. Please keep a close eye on our Met Office forecasts & warnings. Storm Darragh is going to bring dangerous winds. We've also got Amber and Yellow warnings out for wind and rain. Check out our app, website or socials for specific details for your area.
It's that time of year when RNID people from across the country travel to meet up for our charity summit. Even as a fully remote org we value meeting up 3 times a year.
We're going to share, learn and celebrate....and wear our Christmas jumpers! 🎅🎄
We're going to share, learn and celebrate....and wear our Christmas jumpers! 🎅🎄
December 2, 2024 at 1:33 PM
It's that time of year when RNID people from across the country travel to meet up for our charity summit. Even as a fully remote org we value meeting up 3 times a year.
We're going to share, learn and celebrate....and wear our Christmas jumpers! 🎅🎄
We're going to share, learn and celebrate....and wear our Christmas jumpers! 🎅🎄
Reposted by Terry Makewell
If you don’t trust a machine to write a book or a song, it’s not trustworthy for alt text.
Automated tools can help ensure there’s alt text (which is preferable to no alt text) but it’s not always accurate or actually helpful.
Put the same level of care from your posts into your alt text
Automated tools can help ensure there’s alt text (which is preferable to no alt text) but it’s not always accurate or actually helpful.
Put the same level of care from your posts into your alt text
There is absolutely no reason that users should have to continue to enter in alt-text.
Every single social media app can insert the tools to have alt-text produced off an image.
People can then edit it if there’s been a mistake or if they wish to add more.
Every single social media app can insert the tools to have alt-text produced off an image.
People can then edit it if there’s been a mistake or if they wish to add more.
November 28, 2024 at 6:00 AM
If you don’t trust a machine to write a book or a song, it’s not trustworthy for alt text.
Automated tools can help ensure there’s alt text (which is preferable to no alt text) but it’s not always accurate or actually helpful.
Put the same level of care from your posts into your alt text
Automated tools can help ensure there’s alt text (which is preferable to no alt text) but it’s not always accurate or actually helpful.
Put the same level of care from your posts into your alt text
Absolutely gutted not to be able to make it to @ukcharitycamp.bsky.social tomorrow....because of stuff. I've only been waiting 11 months! 🤷 There will still be someone from RNID there though.
Hoping to be able to follow it on @bsky.app #UKCharityCamp
Hoping to be able to follow it on @bsky.app #UKCharityCamp
a man with a beard is wearing a red shirt and making a gesture with his hand on his chest .
Alt: a man with a beard is wearing a red shirt and making a gesture with his hand on his chest .
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Absolutely gutted not to be able to make it to @ukcharitycamp.bsky.social tomorrow....because of stuff. I've only been waiting 11 months! 🤷 There will still be someone from RNID there though.
Hoping to be able to follow it on @bsky.app #UKCharityCamp
Hoping to be able to follow it on @bsky.app #UKCharityCamp
Reposted by Terry Makewell
The Foundation has been delighted to open its doors to the eminent artist, Johnny Warrender, who is focusing on capturing images related to war and conflict. This Ugandan drum created the sound of the Morse Code on BBC Radio during WW2, played by the late James Blades.
November 27, 2024 at 4:39 PM
The Foundation has been delighted to open its doors to the eminent artist, Johnny Warrender, who is focusing on capturing images related to war and conflict. This Ugandan drum created the sound of the Morse Code on BBC Radio during WW2, played by the late James Blades.
The charity sector plays a critical role in delivering vital services.
A small change (soft opt-in for email marketing) to the Data Bill could increase annual charity donations in the UK by £290 million! That's why I'm a co-signer on a letter to the Secretary of State.
dma.org.uk/article/dma-...
A small change (soft opt-in for email marketing) to the Data Bill could increase annual charity donations in the UK by £290 million! That's why I'm a co-signer on a letter to the Secretary of State.
dma.org.uk/article/dma-...
DMA letter to Secretary of State Peter Kyle on behalf of the charity sector
Major charities have lined up behind the DMA's call for the government to extend the soft opt-in to the charity sector.
dma.org.uk
November 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM
The charity sector plays a critical role in delivering vital services.
A small change (soft opt-in for email marketing) to the Data Bill could increase annual charity donations in the UK by £290 million! That's why I'm a co-signer on a letter to the Secretary of State.
dma.org.uk/article/dma-...
A small change (soft opt-in for email marketing) to the Data Bill could increase annual charity donations in the UK by £290 million! That's why I'm a co-signer on a letter to the Secretary of State.
dma.org.uk/article/dma-...
Imagine climbing Mount Everest 🏔️
Now imagine doing it as a deaf mountaineer 🤯
Michael Woods highlights the difficulties of navigation when needing to sign in British Sign Language during foggy conditions or using a headlamp.
Shaping Tomorrow Ep 3 is exceptionally inspiring youtu.be/DNT9I1V56Cs
Now imagine doing it as a deaf mountaineer 🤯
Michael Woods highlights the difficulties of navigation when needing to sign in British Sign Language during foggy conditions or using a headlamp.
Shaping Tomorrow Ep 3 is exceptionally inspiring youtu.be/DNT9I1V56Cs
November 20, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Imagine climbing Mount Everest 🏔️
Now imagine doing it as a deaf mountaineer 🤯
Michael Woods highlights the difficulties of navigation when needing to sign in British Sign Language during foggy conditions or using a headlamp.
Shaping Tomorrow Ep 3 is exceptionally inspiring youtu.be/DNT9I1V56Cs
Now imagine doing it as a deaf mountaineer 🤯
Michael Woods highlights the difficulties of navigation when needing to sign in British Sign Language during foggy conditions or using a headlamp.
Shaping Tomorrow Ep 3 is exceptionally inspiring youtu.be/DNT9I1V56Cs
Reposted by Terry Makewell
If you’re looking for a brief summary of this week’s weather… you’ve come to the wrong place 👇🏻
Deep Dive 19/11/2024 – Any more snow on the way? – Met Office weekly weather forecast UK
youtu.be/GxlIIsSUhbM
Deep Dive 19/11/2024 – Any more snow on the way? – Met Office weekly weather forecast UK
youtu.be/GxlIIsSUhbM
Deep Dive 19/11/2024 – Any more snow on the way? – Met Office weekly weather forecast UK
YouTube video by Met Office - UK Weather
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November 19, 2024 at 9:07 PM
If you’re looking for a brief summary of this week’s weather… you’ve come to the wrong place 👇🏻
Deep Dive 19/11/2024 – Any more snow on the way? – Met Office weekly weather forecast UK
youtu.be/GxlIIsSUhbM
Deep Dive 19/11/2024 – Any more snow on the way? – Met Office weekly weather forecast UK
youtu.be/GxlIIsSUhbM
Reposted by Terry Makewell
We've got some handy tips to help with making events more inclusive for deaf people 😀
rnid.org.uk/information-...
rnid.org.uk/information-...
Making your event deaf aware
There are several different types of communication and support which can be put in place to make events deaf aware.
rnid.org.uk
November 19, 2024 at 3:48 PM
We've got some handy tips to help with making events more inclusive for deaf people 😀
rnid.org.uk/information-...
rnid.org.uk/information-...
JustGiving is now accepting cryptocurrency donations. 😕 Maybe not so strange with ~580 million crypto users worldwide & an estimated £1.5bn in cryptocurrency having been donated to charities [from Giving Block’s 2024 report] 💰
Maybe something to do with not being subject to capital gains tax?
Maybe something to do with not being subject to capital gains tax?
November 19, 2024 at 11:22 AM
JustGiving is now accepting cryptocurrency donations. 😕 Maybe not so strange with ~580 million crypto users worldwide & an estimated £1.5bn in cryptocurrency having been donated to charities [from Giving Block’s 2024 report] 💰
Maybe something to do with not being subject to capital gains tax?
Maybe something to do with not being subject to capital gains tax?
Reposted by Terry Makewell
Start the week the right way. Want to make online meetings more accessible and inclusive for those of us who are deaf or have hearing loss?
Here's something to help. Mute when not speaking and only one person speaking at a time are the biggies. More tips here 👇
rnid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Here's something to help. Mute when not speaking and only one person speaking at a time are the biggies. More tips here 👇
rnid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 18, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Start the week the right way. Want to make online meetings more accessible and inclusive for those of us who are deaf or have hearing loss?
Here's something to help. Mute when not speaking and only one person speaking at a time are the biggies. More tips here 👇
rnid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Here's something to help. Mute when not speaking and only one person speaking at a time are the biggies. More tips here 👇
rnid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
What gif pops up when you type your name?
November 19, 2024 at 9:09 AM
What gif pops up when you type your name?
Getting lots of photos of snow from my team across the country. This is Exeter.
November 19, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Getting lots of photos of snow from my team across the country. This is Exeter.
Start the week the right way. Want to make online meetings more accessible and inclusive for those of us who are deaf or have hearing loss?
Here's something to help. Mute when not speaking and only one person speaking at a time are the biggies. More tips here 👇
rnid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Here's something to help. Mute when not speaking and only one person speaking at a time are the biggies. More tips here 👇
rnid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 18, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Start the week the right way. Want to make online meetings more accessible and inclusive for those of us who are deaf or have hearing loss?
Here's something to help. Mute when not speaking and only one person speaking at a time are the biggies. More tips here 👇
rnid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Here's something to help. Mute when not speaking and only one person speaking at a time are the biggies. More tips here 👇
rnid.org.uk/wp-content/u...
📢 Job alert !!
Mid Level Service Designer
£42-46k per year
Fully UK remote working (we have no offices!) with no core hours.
Work for a charity that is making a real difference for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
careers.rnid.org.uk/job/635472
Mid Level Service Designer
£42-46k per year
Fully UK remote working (we have no offices!) with no core hours.
Work for a charity that is making a real difference for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
careers.rnid.org.uk/job/635472
a man is sitting at a desk in front of a computer and smiling .
Alt: A man is sitting at a desk in front of a computer and typing the keyboard really fast.
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2024 at 8:07 AM
📢 Job alert !!
Mid Level Service Designer
£42-46k per year
Fully UK remote working (we have no offices!) with no core hours.
Work for a charity that is making a real difference for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
careers.rnid.org.uk/job/635472
Mid Level Service Designer
£42-46k per year
Fully UK remote working (we have no offices!) with no core hours.
Work for a charity that is making a real difference for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
careers.rnid.org.uk/job/635472
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Something nice for a Thursday evening. Dame Evelyn Glennie improvising on the Amadinda 🎵🎶
November 14, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Something nice for a Thursday evening. Dame Evelyn Glennie improvising on the Amadinda 🎵🎶