Grace Snow, CPACC - #A11y
@gracesnow.bsky.social
🌈👩💻 Accessibility specialist | Front End Developer | Inclusivity Champion | Strategic Designer. She/Her.
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Hello, sudden wave of new followers! 👋
Just so you're aware, I don't really post here. Or many places.
Just so you're aware, I don't really post here. Or many places.
November 12, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Hello, sudden wave of new followers! 👋
Just so you're aware, I don't really post here. Or many places.
Just so you're aware, I don't really post here. Or many places.
5 common accessibility fallacies.
Do you agree these are the big 5? Any other a11y myths that need debunking in your opinion?
www.nomensa.com/blog/web-acc...
Do you agree these are the big 5? Any other a11y myths that need debunking in your opinion?
www.nomensa.com/blog/web-acc...
Web Accessibility - Five common fallacies
Trying to improve accessibility without a strategy leads to costly misunderstandings. Here are five accessibility fallacies we come across all too often.
www.nomensa.com
June 4, 2024 at 7:52 AM
5 common accessibility fallacies.
Do you agree these are the big 5? Any other a11y myths that need debunking in your opinion?
www.nomensa.com/blog/web-acc...
Do you agree these are the big 5? Any other a11y myths that need debunking in your opinion?
www.nomensa.com/blog/web-acc...
Why —on my day OFF— does MY body (or brain) decide to wake me up at 5am?!
February 28, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Why —on my day OFF— does MY body (or brain) decide to wake me up at 5am?!
A decade of working remotely
Some random thoughts about remote work.
lynnandtonic.com
February 25, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Halfway through Section508 Authoring Accessible Documents training and I am really enjoying it.
Most has been reinforcing what I already know, but there's been a few new helpful nuggets of information that I'll be implementing at work immediately!
1/2
Most has been reinforcing what I already know, but there's been a few new helpful nuggets of information that I'll be implementing at work immediately!
1/2
January 22, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Halfway through Section508 Authoring Accessible Documents training and I am really enjoying it.
Most has been reinforcing what I already know, but there's been a few new helpful nuggets of information that I'll be implementing at work immediately!
1/2
Most has been reinforcing what I already know, but there's been a few new helpful nuggets of information that I'll be implementing at work immediately!
1/2
Spotted this sign on a toilet at Gatwick yesterday.
I like seeing these words in public spaces. A great reminder and educator.
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P.s. It would be good to see this phrase in supermarket car parks where people using the disabled spaces are sadly often harassed.
I like seeing these words in public spaces. A great reminder and educator.
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P.s. It would be good to see this phrase in supermarket car parks where people using the disabled spaces are sadly often harassed.
January 18, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Spotted this sign on a toilet at Gatwick yesterday.
I like seeing these words in public spaces. A great reminder and educator.
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P.s. It would be good to see this phrase in supermarket car parks where people using the disabled spaces are sadly often harassed.
I like seeing these words in public spaces. A great reminder and educator.
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P.s. It would be good to see this phrase in supermarket car parks where people using the disabled spaces are sadly often harassed.
BREAKING - Breakfast TV has just told me that the transport network will be "very busy" this week, especially on Friday as it's the last Friday before Christmas 😱
OMG. Thank goodness i tuned in.
OMG. Thank goodness i tuned in.
December 18, 2023 at 7:00 AM
BREAKING - Breakfast TV has just told me that the transport network will be "very busy" this week, especially on Friday as it's the last Friday before Christmas 😱
OMG. Thank goodness i tuned in.
OMG. Thank goodness i tuned in.
I've been reminded of one of my favourite poems today, The Summer Day by Mary Oliver.
...And breathe...
...And breathe...
December 13, 2023 at 5:42 PM
I've been reminded of one of my favourite poems today, The Summer Day by Mary Oliver.
...And breathe...
...And breathe...
Got my first tattoo exactly 8 years ago today.
It reflects what I care deeply about.
And I don't regret it for even a second.
It reflects what I care deeply about.
And I don't regret it for even a second.
December 13, 2023 at 7:28 AM
Got my first tattoo exactly 8 years ago today.
It reflects what I care deeply about.
And I don't regret it for even a second.
It reflects what I care deeply about.
And I don't regret it for even a second.
After a redundancy process workplaces should give even safe colleagues a week or two paid leave to recuperate emotionally.
We are all wrecked. Shadows of our former selves. Yet expected to "hit the ground running".
It's hard!
We are all wrecked. Shadows of our former selves. Yet expected to "hit the ground running".
It's hard!
December 11, 2023 at 11:04 PM
After a redundancy process workplaces should give even safe colleagues a week or two paid leave to recuperate emotionally.
We are all wrecked. Shadows of our former selves. Yet expected to "hit the ground running".
It's hard!
We are all wrecked. Shadows of our former selves. Yet expected to "hit the ground running".
It's hard!
All these companies missing out on amazing talent because they're insistent on "hybrid" or "in office" roles.
It's a darn shame. For you, for your clients/customers, and for those talented people you're overlooking.
It's a darn shame. For you, for your clients/customers, and for those talented people you're overlooking.
December 6, 2023 at 9:54 PM
All these companies missing out on amazing talent because they're insistent on "hybrid" or "in office" roles.
It's a darn shame. For you, for your clients/customers, and for those talented people you're overlooking.
It's a darn shame. For you, for your clients/customers, and for those talented people you're overlooking.
Was just reminded it's thanksgiving in the states.
I'm thankful for
- my cats,
- my partner and best friend in life,
- where I live,
- my wonderful parents and godmother
- and for the team I've been able to work with over the last few years
I'm thankful for
- my cats,
- my partner and best friend in life,
- where I live,
- my wonderful parents and godmother
- and for the team I've been able to work with over the last few years
November 24, 2023 at 7:16 AM
Was just reminded it's thanksgiving in the states.
I'm thankful for
- my cats,
- my partner and best friend in life,
- where I live,
- my wonderful parents and godmother
- and for the team I've been able to work with over the last few years
I'm thankful for
- my cats,
- my partner and best friend in life,
- where I live,
- my wonderful parents and godmother
- and for the team I've been able to work with over the last few years
Why are our politicians using social media to make statements these days?!
Especially one as toxic as Twitter (x)
You wanna say something, speak to a journalist or get in front of a microphone
I blame Donald Trump (hardly a person I want setting precedents for politicians)
Especially one as toxic as Twitter (x)
You wanna say something, speak to a journalist or get in front of a microphone
I blame Donald Trump (hardly a person I want setting precedents for politicians)
November 12, 2023 at 9:15 AM
Why are our politicians using social media to make statements these days?!
Especially one as toxic as Twitter (x)
You wanna say something, speak to a journalist or get in front of a microphone
I blame Donald Trump (hardly a person I want setting precedents for politicians)
Especially one as toxic as Twitter (x)
You wanna say something, speak to a journalist or get in front of a microphone
I blame Donald Trump (hardly a person I want setting precedents for politicians)
In heaven. Pies are in the oven, the fire is lit, the cats are relaxed, favourite CD is on, my love is playing along on guitar next to me, and I'm supping a beautiful Kraken and coke.
Perfect relaxing Sunday evening
Perfect relaxing Sunday evening
November 5, 2023 at 7:46 PM
In heaven. Pies are in the oven, the fire is lit, the cats are relaxed, favourite CD is on, my love is playing along on guitar next to me, and I'm supping a beautiful Kraken and coke.
Perfect relaxing Sunday evening
Perfect relaxing Sunday evening
Touch screen card reader devices prevent blind people from paying
www.bbc.co.uk/news/disabil...
Image alt: A touch screen card reader with no tactile overlay on the screen.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/disabil...
Image alt: A touch screen card reader with no tactile overlay on the screen.
Touchscreen card devices may prevent blind customers paying
Businesses could be breaking the law by failing to make payment machines accessible.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Touch screen card reader devices prevent blind people from paying
www.bbc.co.uk/news/disabil...
Image alt: A touch screen card reader with no tactile overlay on the screen.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/disabil...
Image alt: A touch screen card reader with no tactile overlay on the screen.
Grifters be like "hey learn tailwind and react in my 1 day course to land a 6-figure salary" and poor young people get sucked into the hype
What a load of BS
Don't believe anyone who promises easy riches. You can't skip hard work, focus and dedication
What a load of BS
Don't believe anyone who promises easy riches. You can't skip hard work, focus and dedication
November 3, 2023 at 7:55 AM
Grifters be like "hey learn tailwind and react in my 1 day course to land a 6-figure salary" and poor young people get sucked into the hype
What a load of BS
Don't believe anyone who promises easy riches. You can't skip hard work, focus and dedication
What a load of BS
Don't believe anyone who promises easy riches. You can't skip hard work, focus and dedication
Tried Chat GPT again at the weekend. They've introduced a captcha of a 3D mouse in a maze.
Totally unusable let alone inaccessible
I hope this is not a sign of future things to come!
Totally unusable let alone inaccessible
I hope this is not a sign of future things to come!
October 30, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Tried Chat GPT again at the weekend. They've introduced a captcha of a 3D mouse in a maze.
Totally unusable let alone inaccessible
I hope this is not a sign of future things to come!
Totally unusable let alone inaccessible
I hope this is not a sign of future things to come!
Reposted by Grace Snow, CPACC - #A11y
Another senior accessibility specialist job opportunity here at Home Office.
It's not in my team but I'm sure we'd work closely together and you'd be part of the community we're building here. (Revised link)
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
It's not in my team but I'm sure we'd work closely together and you'd be part of the community we're building here. (Revised link)
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
October 26, 2023 at 10:26 AM
Another senior accessibility specialist job opportunity here at Home Office.
It's not in my team but I'm sure we'd work closely together and you'd be part of the community we're building here. (Revised link)
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
It's not in my team but I'm sure we'd work closely together and you'd be part of the community we're building here. (Revised link)
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
Sex Education series 4 was quite a disappointment.
Like trying to fit in every possible left-wing storyline without much depth.
AND filled with unreadable inaccessible text messages popping up on screen. That made it impossible to follow in places.
A real shame.
Like trying to fit in every possible left-wing storyline without much depth.
AND filled with unreadable inaccessible text messages popping up on screen. That made it impossible to follow in places.
A real shame.
October 23, 2023 at 9:03 PM
Sex Education series 4 was quite a disappointment.
Like trying to fit in every possible left-wing storyline without much depth.
AND filled with unreadable inaccessible text messages popping up on screen. That made it impossible to follow in places.
A real shame.
Like trying to fit in every possible left-wing storyline without much depth.
AND filled with unreadable inaccessible text messages popping up on screen. That made it impossible to follow in places.
A real shame.
Apps should not blindly follow a system preference for theme color unless they also make it very obvious and easy to change that theme.
I may want dark mode on 99% of apps, but light on yours. Make it EASY to change please
I may want dark mode on 99% of apps, but light on yours. Make it EASY to change please
October 23, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Apps should not blindly follow a system preference for theme color unless they also make it very obvious and easy to change that theme.
I may want dark mode on 99% of apps, but light on yours. Make it EASY to change please
I may want dark mode on 99% of apps, but light on yours. Make it EASY to change please
CPACC study is going well. It's *much* harder than I expected though!
The few exam questions on the IAAP website lulled me into a false sense of security I think!
The few exam questions on the IAAP website lulled me into a false sense of security I think!
October 16, 2023 at 9:16 PM
CPACC study is going well. It's *much* harder than I expected though!
The few exam questions on the IAAP website lulled me into a false sense of security I think!
The few exam questions on the IAAP website lulled me into a false sense of security I think!
On this **World Mental Health day**, take a few moments to think about how you're doing and how to look after yourself well.
That may mean a day off coding, going outside for a bit, contacting a friend or doing some exercise.
We're all different so work out what YOU need.
That may mean a day off coding, going outside for a bit, contacting a friend or doing some exercise.
We're all different so work out what YOU need.
October 10, 2023 at 7:45 AM
On this **World Mental Health day**, take a few moments to think about how you're doing and how to look after yourself well.
That may mean a day off coding, going outside for a bit, contacting a friend or doing some exercise.
We're all different so work out what YOU need.
That may mean a day off coding, going outside for a bit, contacting a friend or doing some exercise.
We're all different so work out what YOU need.
I used to be shy as a kid even though I liked being around people.
Then I became full on extrovert.
Now 1 day around people and I'm so tired/
drained I can barely stand and am in bed by 9pm.
Then I became full on extrovert.
Now 1 day around people and I'm so tired/
drained I can barely stand and am in bed by 9pm.
September 28, 2023 at 6:33 AM
I used to be shy as a kid even though I liked being around people.
Then I became full on extrovert.
Now 1 day around people and I'm so tired/
drained I can barely stand and am in bed by 9pm.
Then I became full on extrovert.
Now 1 day around people and I'm so tired/
drained I can barely stand and am in bed by 9pm.
Sad to hear that the Fronteers Conference was cancelled. I loved the sound of it but no way could afford the travel.
Maybe online is the future? I would pay to hear those talks.
Maybe online is the future? I would pay to hear those talks.
September 19, 2023 at 7:27 AM
Sad to hear that the Fronteers Conference was cancelled. I loved the sound of it but no way could afford the travel.
Maybe online is the future? I would pay to hear those talks.
Maybe online is the future? I would pay to hear those talks.
Really, how are we going to get out of this mess?
Our UK government has royally f***ed us for a decade and a half now.
Even with excellent new management it could take more than another decade to fix
And with world war looming… 😟
Our UK government has royally f***ed us for a decade and a half now.
Even with excellent new management it could take more than another decade to fix
And with world war looming… 😟
September 13, 2023 at 7:44 AM
Really, how are we going to get out of this mess?
Our UK government has royally f***ed us for a decade and a half now.
Even with excellent new management it could take more than another decade to fix
And with world war looming… 😟
Our UK government has royally f***ed us for a decade and a half now.
Even with excellent new management it could take more than another decade to fix
And with world war looming… 😟