Nic Steenhout
@nicolas-steenhout.com
Eclectic! Keynote speaker and accessibility trainer. But this platform is mostly for chatting about anything and everything. And amateur bird and wildlife photography! All photos my own. Birds ethically photographed. Copyright me. He/Him/His
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Nic Steenhout
@nicolas-steenhout.com
· Nov 15
Nicolas Steenhout - Keynote speaker and trainer.
Nicolas Steenhout - Keynote speaker and trainer.
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I’m available as a keynote speaker and trainer on various topics related to accessibility and disability inclusion. My website has more information, as well as my speaker reel and one-sheet.
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Spending $1,500 on vet at a routine visit wasn’t on my weekend’s bingo card and yet here we are. Whether or not the lump is malignant, it probably needs to come out. 10+ YO isn’t a great age for surgery for my service dog 😱
March 23, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Spending $1,500 on vet at a routine visit wasn’t on my weekend’s bingo card and yet here we are. Whether or not the lump is malignant, it probably needs to come out. 10+ YO isn’t a great age for surgery for my service dog 😱
@sentimentbot.bsky.social What vibes do I give out?
March 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
@sentimentbot.bsky.social What vibes do I give out?
Looking for recommendations. I have too many peripherals and things are a mess!
I'd love a hub where I can plug in, say, 10 different USB-C cables. I don't use all the items at once, so power isn't a super issue. And I'm not too worried about data transfer speeds.
Does such a thing exist? Where?
I'd love a hub where I can plug in, say, 10 different USB-C cables. I don't use all the items at once, so power isn't a super issue. And I'm not too worried about data transfer speeds.
Does such a thing exist? Where?
March 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Looking for recommendations. I have too many peripherals and things are a mess!
I'd love a hub where I can plug in, say, 10 different USB-C cables. I don't use all the items at once, so power isn't a super issue. And I'm not too worried about data transfer speeds.
Does such a thing exist? Where?
I'd love a hub where I can plug in, say, 10 different USB-C cables. I don't use all the items at once, so power isn't a super issue. And I'm not too worried about data transfer speeds.
Does such a thing exist? Where?
This Great blue heron is walking on water. Frozen water, that is. And I wish him luck fishing through the thin layer of ice. He was full of confidence though.
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
March 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This Great blue heron is walking on water. Frozen water, that is. And I wish him luck fishing through the thin layer of ice. He was full of confidence though.
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
@painteroflight.bsky.social puis-je vous faire une suggestion au sujet de votre texte alt sur vos photos?
March 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
@painteroflight.bsky.social puis-je vous faire une suggestion au sujet de votre texte alt sur vos photos?
And once more someone in the neighborhood is accusing everyone with a large dog to have let their dog poop on their front lawn.
Turns out, neighbor across the street has a Ring doorbell.
Plot twist: It’s a coyote. He obviously can’t read the signs “No dog poop on grass”.
🤦♂️😱🤪
Turns out, neighbor across the street has a Ring doorbell.
Plot twist: It’s a coyote. He obviously can’t read the signs “No dog poop on grass”.
🤦♂️😱🤪
March 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
And once more someone in the neighborhood is accusing everyone with a large dog to have let their dog poop on their front lawn.
Turns out, neighbor across the street has a Ring doorbell.
Plot twist: It’s a coyote. He obviously can’t read the signs “No dog poop on grass”.
🤦♂️😱🤪
Turns out, neighbor across the street has a Ring doorbell.
Plot twist: It’s a coyote. He obviously can’t read the signs “No dog poop on grass”.
🤦♂️😱🤪
Belted kingfisher. They always seem like they are upset at something. This one kept going into the Fraser River and not catching anything!
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
March 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Belted kingfisher. They always seem like they are upset at something. This one kept going into the Fraser River and not catching anything!
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
Friendly reminder to people posting photos: Please use alt text. Describe the photos so people who can't perceive images get to enjoy your art
I won't repost you if you don't have alt text.
#Photography #Inclusion
If you don't know how, I wrote a quick guide: nicolas-steenhout.com/alt-text-soc...
I won't repost you if you don't have alt text.
#Photography #Inclusion
If you don't know how, I wrote a quick guide: nicolas-steenhout.com/alt-text-soc...
How to do alt text on social media for artists and photographers
Adding alt text on images you post on social media is important for blind people to access your content. Here's a short guide to help you get started.
nicolas-steenhout.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Friendly reminder to people posting photos: Please use alt text. Describe the photos so people who can't perceive images get to enjoy your art
I won't repost you if you don't have alt text.
#Photography #Inclusion
If you don't know how, I wrote a quick guide: nicolas-steenhout.com/alt-text-soc...
I won't repost you if you don't have alt text.
#Photography #Inclusion
If you don't know how, I wrote a quick guide: nicolas-steenhout.com/alt-text-soc...
A long time ago, a colleague in a staff meeting pointed out that some sounds were very distracting. Even the sound of a soda can being put back on the table was problematic. Since then, I put a tissue on the table so my drinks don't make too much sound. Helps for remote calls as well! #inclusion
March 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A long time ago, a colleague in a staff meeting pointed out that some sounds were very distracting. Even the sound of a soda can being put back on the table was problematic. Since then, I put a tissue on the table so my drinks don't make too much sound. Helps for remote calls as well! #inclusion
Much noise resulted when this Great Blue Heron that I was tracking flew over a Canadian Goose nest. The heron CROAKED. The Goose SHRIEKED. I hadn't noticed the Goose there 'till that happened 🤣
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
March 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Much noise resulted when this Great Blue Heron that I was tracking flew over a Canadian Goose nest. The heron CROAKED. The Goose SHRIEKED. I hadn't noticed the Goose there 'till that happened 🤣
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
I caught this coyote out of the corner of my eye as I was driving on an errand. Luckily, there was a place to stop and I had my camera. And the coyote was kind enough to wait for me to take its photo before turning around and taking off :)
#Wildlife #Photography #Canon
#Wildlife #Photography #Canon
March 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I caught this coyote out of the corner of my eye as I was driving on an errand. Luckily, there was a place to stop and I had my camera. And the coyote was kind enough to wait for me to take its photo before turning around and taking off :)
#Wildlife #Photography #Canon
#Wildlife #Photography #Canon
A smoochable face! My very cuddly service dog off work.
March 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
A smoochable face! My very cuddly service dog off work.
Reposted by Nic Steenhout
Tesla Model 3 crushed by an Olmec statue
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tesla Model 3 crushed by an Olmec statue
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
Reposted by Nic Steenhout
March 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Black-capped chickadee. I really do love these wee ones.
This one was flitting to and fro, in a light drizzle.
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
This one was flitting to and fro, in a light drizzle.
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
March 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Black-capped chickadee. I really do love these wee ones.
This one was flitting to and fro, in a light drizzle.
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
This one was flitting to and fro, in a light drizzle.
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #Canon
Best I could do photographing the moon tonight. I thought I might have a chance. Took the dog out for his walk and there was a brief break in the clouds. Not to be after all. Cloud *and* fog! I took this one on my phone 🤣🤣🤣
#Moon #LunarEclipse #Photography
#Moon #LunarEclipse #Photography
March 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Best I could do photographing the moon tonight. I thought I might have a chance. Took the dog out for his walk and there was a brief break in the clouds. Not to be after all. Cloud *and* fog! I took this one on my phone 🤣🤣🤣
#Moon #LunarEclipse #Photography
#Moon #LunarEclipse #Photography
Soooo, it stopped raining.
It started SNOWING!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I won't be going out to take photos of the lunar eclipse tonight.
I'd use swear words but that wouldn't be fit for social media consumption.
😱🤣🤦♂️
It started SNOWING!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I won't be going out to take photos of the lunar eclipse tonight.
I'd use swear words but that wouldn't be fit for social media consumption.
😱🤣🤦♂️
March 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Soooo, it stopped raining.
It started SNOWING!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I won't be going out to take photos of the lunar eclipse tonight.
I'd use swear words but that wouldn't be fit for social media consumption.
😱🤣🤦♂️
It started SNOWING!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I won't be going out to take photos of the lunar eclipse tonight.
I'd use swear words but that wouldn't be fit for social media consumption.
😱🤣🤦♂️
Amber alerts - they matter. But let us turn them off!
Can't do anything about it when I'm home in the mountain, WFH. My 80-something YO dad can't do anything about it from his assisted living facility.
Worse when it's middle of the night - wake me with a startle, gimme a migraine for days.
Can't do anything about it when I'm home in the mountain, WFH. My 80-something YO dad can't do anything about it from his assisted living facility.
Worse when it's middle of the night - wake me with a startle, gimme a migraine for days.
March 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Amber alerts - they matter. But let us turn them off!
Can't do anything about it when I'm home in the mountain, WFH. My 80-something YO dad can't do anything about it from his assisted living facility.
Worse when it's middle of the night - wake me with a startle, gimme a migraine for days.
Can't do anything about it when I'm home in the mountain, WFH. My 80-something YO dad can't do anything about it from his assisted living facility.
Worse when it's middle of the night - wake me with a startle, gimme a migraine for days.
Landlords have a long term visitor upstairs. Who doesn't know how not to walk like an elephant trying to trample a lion. It's been NOISY.
Crossed path with her as she was going on a walk. Radio on loud, no headphones.
Geesh - no care for others.
Crossed path with her as she was going on a walk. Radio on loud, no headphones.
Geesh - no care for others.
March 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Landlords have a long term visitor upstairs. Who doesn't know how not to walk like an elephant trying to trample a lion. It's been NOISY.
Crossed path with her as she was going on a walk. Radio on loud, no headphones.
Geesh - no care for others.
Crossed path with her as she was going on a walk. Radio on loud, no headphones.
Geesh - no care for others.
I don't like my chances of seeing the lunar eclipse tonight.
Gear is ready, spot has been selected (Bortle 3!)
It's pissing with rain now. Even had hail.
Better luck next year!
#Photography #Moon #LunarEclipse
Gear is ready, spot has been selected (Bortle 3!)
It's pissing with rain now. Even had hail.
Better luck next year!
#Photography #Moon #LunarEclipse
March 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I don't like my chances of seeing the lunar eclipse tonight.
Gear is ready, spot has been selected (Bortle 3!)
It's pissing with rain now. Even had hail.
Better luck next year!
#Photography #Moon #LunarEclipse
Gear is ready, spot has been selected (Bortle 3!)
It's pissing with rain now. Even had hail.
Better luck next year!
#Photography #Moon #LunarEclipse
Auto flush public toilets are a menace for wheelchair users.
I’ll let you ponder why.
#WetBottom #UX #Accessibility
I’ll let you ponder why.
#WetBottom #UX #Accessibility
March 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Auto flush public toilets are a menace for wheelchair users.
I’ll let you ponder why.
#WetBottom #UX #Accessibility
I’ll let you ponder why.
#WetBottom #UX #Accessibility
Wow! I just saw something unexpected on the highway. Three large trucks boxed a car in and slowed right down. Then they started using their horn. Really loud! That lasted for about a minute, and then the trucks just kept going and released the car. I was then able to see what car it was. A Tesla!
March 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Wow! I just saw something unexpected on the highway. Three large trucks boxed a car in and slowed right down. Then they started using their horn. Really loud! That lasted for about a minute, and then the trucks just kept going and released the car. I was then able to see what car it was. A Tesla!
One of those times where you really regret not having your camera with you. As we were driving a back road, wife spotted 2 Turkey vultures in a mating ritual. Best we could do with phone photo.
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #iOS
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #iOS
March 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
One of those times where you really regret not having your camera with you. As we were driving a back road, wife spotted 2 Turkey vultures in a mating ritual. Best we could do with phone photo.
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #iOS
#BirdPhotography #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #iOS
The tinnitus, it is f***ing LOUD today. A hair below unbearable.
March 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The tinnitus, it is f***ing LOUD today. A hair below unbearable.