Eric Ascher
@ericascher.bsky.social
He/Him/His. Gay and on the Autism Spectrum. I post mostly about Apple, Nintendo, reality TV (American Idol/Got Talent), music, and politics. Posts don't reflect my employer.
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One of my all-time favorite clips of Rob Reiner, from his Friars Club Roast in 2000, as he reads aloud Roger Ebert's infamous scathing review of his movie North. The man had an amazing sense of humor about himself. RIP.
December 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
One of my all-time favorite clips of Rob Reiner, from his Friars Club Roast in 2000, as he reads aloud Roger Ebert's infamous scathing review of his movie North. The man had an amazing sense of humor about himself. RIP.
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Everyone who didn't say Charlie Kirk was a saint should be doxxed and fired from their jobs. Here's why it's fine that Donald Trump is celebrating Rob Reiner's death.
December 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Everyone who didn't say Charlie Kirk was a saint should be doxxed and fired from their jobs. Here's why it's fine that Donald Trump is celebrating Rob Reiner's death.
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Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
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Every organization faces the same choice: treat #accessibility as a last-minute scramble or weave it into the culture from day one, with #disabled people in the lead.
Image Description: the universal access icon next to a briefcase with icons on it for braille, vision, captioning, and sign language
Image Description: the universal access icon next to a briefcase with icons on it for braille, vision, captioning, and sign language
Beyond Compliance: Why Accessibility Must Be Built into Organizational Culture - Disability Belongs™
For too long, accessibility has been an afterthought, an expensive add-on only implemented to comply with laws. That mindset is finally starting to change.
www.disabilitybelongs.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Every organization faces the same choice: treat #accessibility as a last-minute scramble or weave it into the culture from day one, with #disabled people in the lead.
Image Description: the universal access icon next to a briefcase with icons on it for braille, vision, captioning, and sign language
Image Description: the universal access icon next to a briefcase with icons on it for braille, vision, captioning, and sign language
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Last week, we held a graduation ceremony for our Fall 2025 Fellows. They are a fantastic group of young leaders, and we can't wait to see what they will achieve next! #Disability #Disabilities
December 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Last week, we held a graduation ceremony for our Fall 2025 Fellows. They are a fantastic group of young leaders, and we can't wait to see what they will achieve next! #Disability #Disabilities
I appear in a few of these videos!
Our team has launched a new series of short, #accessible videos to help voters with #disabilities understand their rights and the barriers that still stand in the way of a private, independent vote. Take a look at the link below!
Understanding Your Voting Rights - YouTube
Our team has launched a new series of short, accessible videos to help voters with disabilities understand their rights and the barriers that still stand in ...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I appear in a few of these videos!
This news + the report from Gurman that the OS 27 release cycle will focus primarily on polish gives me more hope about Apple's future than I've had in a long time: daringfireball.net/2025/12/bad_...
Bad Dye Job
It might have made some sense to bring someone from the fashion/brand world to lead software design for Apple Watch, but it sure didn’t seem to make sense for the rest of Apple’s platforms. And the de...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This news + the report from Gurman that the OS 27 release cycle will focus primarily on polish gives me more hope about Apple's future than I've had in a long time: daringfireball.net/2025/12/bad_...
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Disability Inclusion Tip: Always use respectful language around #disability, not just when you are around a #disabled person. Avoid outdated terms like the "R" word.
November 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Disability Inclusion Tip: Always use respectful language around #disability, not just when you are around a #disabled person. Avoid outdated terms like the "R" word.
God I hope this is true.
Apple to focus on ‘quality and underlying performance’ with iOS 27 next year: report
Apple to focus on ‘quality and underlying performance’ with iOS 27 next year: report
This past year, Apple overhauled its design language across all of its major software platforms with the introduction of Liquid Glass. That dramatic redesign, coupled with a number of jam-packed released over the past couple years, has resulted in many Apple users complaining about the overall quality of Apple software.
According to today’s Power On newsletter, Apple might finally be stepping back from new features, and instead focusing on underlying performance improvements. Let’s discuss.
more…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
God I hope this is true.
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does mamdani smell really good in person or something. like he seems very charming yes but what the fuck lol
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
does mamdani smell really good in person or something. like he seems very charming yes but what the fuck lol
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Trump just deflated weeks, no, *months* of incredibly hostile Fox News and MAGA media commentary about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Trump just deflated weeks, no, *months* of incredibly hostile Fox News and MAGA media commentary about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Would love to see someone from the moderate, Majority Dem faction really address and wrestle with the political effects of what Labour has been up to.
Latest YouGov government approval ratings, 15-17 November 2025
Approve: 11% (-2 from 8-10 Nov)
Disapprove: 69% (-1)
Net: -58 (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Approve: 11% (-2 from 8-10 Nov)
Disapprove: 69% (-1)
Net: -58 (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Would love to see someone from the moderate, Majority Dem faction really address and wrestle with the political effects of what Labour has been up to.
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Housing is a basic human need that is out of reach for hundreds of thousands of disabled people. Read the thread for some key facts, and then check out our blog post at the link below to learn more.
Image Description: An unhoused person sleeping on a sidewalk.
#Disabilities #Disability
Image Description: An unhoused person sleeping on a sidewalk.
#Disabilities #Disability
The Housing Crisis in the Disability Community - Disability Belongs™
Nearly half of unhoused individuals live with a disability, yet their unique needs are often left out of housing policy and service design.
www.disabilitybelongs.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Housing is a basic human need that is out of reach for hundreds of thousands of disabled people. Read the thread for some key facts, and then check out our blog post at the link below to learn more.
Image Description: An unhoused person sleeping on a sidewalk.
#Disabilities #Disability
Image Description: An unhoused person sleeping on a sidewalk.
#Disabilities #Disability
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I know nothing about nothing. But you are trying to tell me that 8 Democratic Senators who are conveniently politically safe from re-election or primary just happened to cut an OUTSIDE deal with the GOP here? All by their dammies? Schumer all SHOCKED? Girl, please. The caucus did this.
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I know nothing about nothing. But you are trying to tell me that 8 Democratic Senators who are conveniently politically safe from re-election or primary just happened to cut an OUTSIDE deal with the GOP here? All by their dammies? Schumer all SHOCKED? Girl, please. The caucus did this.
Last night was a hope injection, plain and simple. Praying it carries through to next year.
November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Last night was a hope injection, plain and simple. Praying it carries through to next year.
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Holy sh*t. In NO universe would I have expected the Animal Crossing Switch 2 upgrade to be priced as low as $5. Can't wait for January!
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Holy sh*t. In NO universe would I have expected the Animal Crossing Switch 2 upgrade to be priced as low as $5. Can't wait for January!
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Fuck ALL of them who tried to pretend they cared about free speech when all they ever wanted was hate speech without consequences. They were full of shit then and they always will be. And yes, I know they will find a way to defend this because they have no center and they have no bottom.
October 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Fuck ALL of them who tried to pretend they cared about free speech when all they ever wanted was hate speech without consequences. They were full of shit then and they always will be. And yes, I know they will find a way to defend this because they have no center and they have no bottom.
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For households with disabled members, changes to SNAP in H.R. 1 mean a higher risk of hunger, more paperwork, and fewer supports. Advocates and policymakers will need to work together to ensure SNAP remains a reliable safeguard against poverty and hunger. Learn what's changing and why it matters ⬇︎
SNAP Under H.R. 1: What’s Changing and Why It Matters - Disability Belongs™
H.R. 1 makes three major changes to SNAP: tightening work requirements, shifting costs to states and counties, and eliminating SNAP-Ed, the nutrition education program.
www.disabilitybelongs.org
October 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
For households with disabled members, changes to SNAP in H.R. 1 mean a higher risk of hunger, more paperwork, and fewer supports. Advocates and policymakers will need to work together to ensure SNAP remains a reliable safeguard against poverty and hunger. Learn what's changing and why it matters ⬇︎
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It's October, which means that National #Disability Employment Awareness Month's 80th anniversary is here! We've shared a new resource to celebrate: 10 Tips to Increase Disability Inclusion in the Workplace! Check it out at DisabilityBelongs.org/NDEAM25 and stay tuned for more resources all month!
October 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It's October, which means that National #Disability Employment Awareness Month's 80th anniversary is here! We've shared a new resource to celebrate: 10 Tips to Increase Disability Inclusion in the Workplace! Check it out at DisabilityBelongs.org/NDEAM25 and stay tuned for more resources all month!
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At Disability Belongs™, we know that disability is not a bad word or something to be afraid of. That’s why we put it in our name! We recommend avoiding euphemisms like “special needs” or “differently abled” and confidently embracing the word “disability.” #Disabilities #Disability #Disabled
September 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
At Disability Belongs™, we know that disability is not a bad word or something to be afraid of. That’s why we put it in our name! We recommend avoiding euphemisms like “special needs” or “differently abled” and confidently embracing the word “disability.” #Disabilities #Disability #Disabled
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More people being diagnosed as autistic today is not a problem. The rise in diagnoses reflects greater awareness and understanding of neurodiversity. Being diagnosed as autistic is not a negative. It can help people understand themselves better and identify the supports they need to thrive. #Autism
Combatting Misinformation: Understanding the Facts About Autism - Disability Belongs™
Here are some common myths about autism, a type of neurodivergence and commonly considered a disability, and some of the facts you should know.
www.disabilitybelongs.org
September 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
More people being diagnosed as autistic today is not a problem. The rise in diagnoses reflects greater awareness and understanding of neurodiversity. Being diagnosed as autistic is not a negative. It can help people understand themselves better and identify the supports they need to thrive. #Autism
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We’re back tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:10pm on HBO! After an eventful few weeks away. And if the FCC is reading this, we just want to say: tonight’s episode is about…how cute your outfit is! And every episode after that, too, cause you’ll just keep wearing outfits! And we love that about you.
September 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’re back tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:10pm on HBO! After an eventful few weeks away. And if the FCC is reading this, we just want to say: tonight’s episode is about…how cute your outfit is! And every episode after that, too, cause you’ll just keep wearing outfits! And we love that about you.