Robert Thinks You’re Great
@that-robert.bsky.social
Captivate eLearning developer and accessibility specialist, actually autistic dad and Christian. A little random. He/Him.
(Header image is yarn Yoshi and my profile pic is me looking at the camera on a good hair day.)
(Header image is yarn Yoshi and my profile pic is me looking at the camera on a good hair day.)
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#Introduction: Hi, I’m Robert. I’m #ActuallyAutistic and love talking about #accessibility, #videogames, and whatever your special interests are. I develop eLearning courses in #AdobeCaptivate, and I’m also a #Christian — but not like, you know, the hurtful kind. I hope you’ll be my neighbor here.
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Are we really already only 5 days away from Wholesome Snack 2025? 🗓️🥳
As your calendars fill up with winter season get-togethers, to-dos, and errands, hopefully this bite-sized showcase will be a joyful and relaxing respite!
✨See you on December 9th at noon PT / 3 pm ET! ✨
🔗 wholesomegames.com
As your calendars fill up with winter season get-togethers, to-dos, and errands, hopefully this bite-sized showcase will be a joyful and relaxing respite!
✨See you on December 9th at noon PT / 3 pm ET! ✨
🔗 wholesomegames.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Are we really already only 5 days away from Wholesome Snack 2025? 🗓️🥳
As your calendars fill up with winter season get-togethers, to-dos, and errands, hopefully this bite-sized showcase will be a joyful and relaxing respite!
✨See you on December 9th at noon PT / 3 pm ET! ✨
🔗 wholesomegames.com
As your calendars fill up with winter season get-togethers, to-dos, and errands, hopefully this bite-sized showcase will be a joyful and relaxing respite!
✨See you on December 9th at noon PT / 3 pm ET! ✨
🔗 wholesomegames.com
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Audio descriptions are necessary for making videos accessible. They narrate the crucial visual elements that would be necessary for understanding the plot without the ability to see the screen. They describe non-verbal cues like gestures, facial expressions, or eye contact.
What is Audio Description?
YouTube video by RNIB
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Audio descriptions are necessary for making videos accessible. They narrate the crucial visual elements that would be necessary for understanding the plot without the ability to see the screen. They describe non-verbal cues like gestures, facial expressions, or eye contact.
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Anselm Hannemann has largely come to the same conclusions as I in his post “Tools won’t solve it entirely for you” (and used some LLMs):
helloanselm.com/writings/too...
I’ve linked it from my 2023 post comparing automated testing tools:
adrianroselli.com/2023/01/comp...
#accessibility #a11y
helloanselm.com/writings/too...
I’ve linked it from my 2023 post comparing automated testing tools:
adrianroselli.com/2023/01/comp...
#accessibility #a11y
Tools won’t solve it entirely for you — Anselm Hannemann
helloanselm.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Anselm Hannemann has largely come to the same conclusions as I in his post “Tools won’t solve it entirely for you” (and used some LLMs):
helloanselm.com/writings/too...
I’ve linked it from my 2023 post comparing automated testing tools:
adrianroselli.com/2023/01/comp...
#accessibility #a11y
helloanselm.com/writings/too...
I’ve linked it from my 2023 post comparing automated testing tools:
adrianroselli.com/2023/01/comp...
#accessibility #a11y
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People often blame screen readers for memes or posts being inaccessible. But frustrations with how screen readers work don't let us off the hook. We should still try. Adrian Roselli has a great resource on what screen readers are (and aren't).
adrianroselli.com/2021/10/blam...
adrianroselli.com/2021/10/blam...
Blaming Screen Readers 🚩×5
The title of this post is pretty specific. It relates to the meme on Twitter where users identify a trait or preference that they see as problematic, and identify it as a red flag. The emoji represent...
adrianroselli.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
People often blame screen readers for memes or posts being inaccessible. But frustrations with how screen readers work don't let us off the hook. We should still try. Adrian Roselli has a great resource on what screen readers are (and aren't).
adrianroselli.com/2021/10/blam...
adrianroselli.com/2021/10/blam...
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Hey! @lflegal.bsky.social, @rejinae.bsky.social, and @chanceyfleet.bsky.social gathered 36 authors to write about ethics in digital accessibility.
Chapters, authors (I’m one of them), pre-order:
www.routledge.com/Digital-Acce...
Out 26 March 2026.
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #accessibility #a11y
Chapters, authors (I’m one of them), pre-order:
www.routledge.com/Digital-Acce...
Out 26 March 2026.
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #accessibility #a11y
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey! @lflegal.bsky.social, @rejinae.bsky.social, and @chanceyfleet.bsky.social gathered 36 authors to write about ethics in digital accessibility.
Chapters, authors (I’m one of them), pre-order:
www.routledge.com/Digital-Acce...
Out 26 March 2026.
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #accessibility #a11y
Chapters, authors (I’m one of them), pre-order:
www.routledge.com/Digital-Acce...
Out 26 March 2026.
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #accessibility #a11y
Maybe I’ll try again to finish this one. I played it on the 360, made it about halfway through, and just kinda got bored.
Halo: Campaign Evolved announced, coming 2026 for Xbox Series/PC/Steam/PS5 in 2026 www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
October 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Maybe I’ll try again to finish this one. I played it on the 360, made it about halfway through, and just kinda got bored.
Oh #LiquidGlass, black on black has such a stunning contrast ratio.
#iOS26 #Accessibility #ColorContrast
#iOS26 #Accessibility #ColorContrast
October 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Oh #LiquidGlass, black on black has such a stunning contrast ratio.
#iOS26 #Accessibility #ColorContrast
#iOS26 #Accessibility #ColorContrast
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Accessibility is not optional or “would be nice.”
Accessibility is absolutely necessary.
Accessibility is absolutely necessary.
October 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Accessibility is not optional or “would be nice.”
Accessibility is absolutely necessary.
Accessibility is absolutely necessary.
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Politico exposed racist and homophobic messages sent by leaders of the Kansas Young Republicans. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the state GOP modeled similar behavior in its own social media posts.
After racist Kansas Young Republicans chats leak, Gov. Kelly calls out posts from state GOP
Politico exposed racist and homophobic messages sent by leaders of the Kansas Young Republicans. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the state GOP modeled similar behavior in its own social media posts.
n.pr
October 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Politico exposed racist and homophobic messages sent by leaders of the Kansas Young Republicans. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the state GOP modeled similar behavior in its own social media posts.
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“Epithets like “f----t,” “retarded” and “n--ga” appeared more than 251 times combined”
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“Epithets like “f----t,” “retarded” and “n--ga” appeared more than 251 times combined”
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
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Screen readers are software applications that convert on-screen content into audio, reading aloud what’s displayed on your laptop or mobile screen. In this blog post, @tetralogical.com debunks common myths about screen readers.
tetralogical.com/blog/2025/10...
tetralogical.com/blog/2025/10...
Common misconceptions about screen readers - TetraLogical
Screen readers are familiar to many in digital, but how they work in practice can be less clear. In this post, we shed some light on the topic.
tetralogical.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Screen readers are software applications that convert on-screen content into audio, reading aloud what’s displayed on your laptop or mobile screen. In this blog post, @tetralogical.com debunks common myths about screen readers.
tetralogical.com/blog/2025/10...
tetralogical.com/blog/2025/10...
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An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services. www.wired.com/story/when-f...
When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a Face
An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services.
www.wired.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services. www.wired.com/story/when-f...
This might be radical, but I have this strange notion that public figures who make a huge show of their #Christianity should maybe, just maybe — and stick with me here — try being truthful and, even more radical, base the policies they advocate for on honest uses of facts and data.
October 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This might be radical, but I have this strange notion that public figures who make a huge show of their #Christianity should maybe, just maybe — and stick with me here — try being truthful and, even more radical, base the policies they advocate for on honest uses of facts and data.
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Feeling Rough? This Orchestra's 5-Minute 'Super Mario Retro Suite' Will Sort You Out. (Repost)
Video: Feeling Rough? This Orchestra's 5-Minute 'Super Mario Retro Suite' Will Sort You Out
Short and suite
www.nintendolife.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Feeling Rough? This Orchestra's 5-Minute 'Super Mario Retro Suite' Will Sort You Out. (Repost)
Not me embracing my Mr. Rogers era.
October 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Not me embracing my Mr. Rogers era.
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EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!!
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
Reading Rainbow Is Back, With Mychal the Librarian Hosting! - Reactor
The butterfly is back in the sky; can’t wait to fly twice as high.
reactormag.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!!
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
The unjust person says, “You just need to meet me in the middle!”
So you take a step towards them.
And they take a step back.
“Why aren’t you meeting me in the middle!?” they protest.
You take a step closer.
They take a step back.
Because it’s not about compromise. It’s about control.
So you take a step towards them.
And they take a step back.
“Why aren’t you meeting me in the middle!?” they protest.
You take a step closer.
They take a step back.
Because it’s not about compromise. It’s about control.
September 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The unjust person says, “You just need to meet me in the middle!”
So you take a step towards them.
And they take a step back.
“Why aren’t you meeting me in the middle!?” they protest.
You take a step closer.
They take a step back.
Because it’s not about compromise. It’s about control.
So you take a step towards them.
And they take a step back.
“Why aren’t you meeting me in the middle!?” they protest.
You take a step closer.
They take a step back.
Because it’s not about compromise. It’s about control.
New post on my long-dormant blog!
simplyrobert.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/t...
#eLearning #AdobeCaptivate
simplyrobert.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/t...
#eLearning #AdobeCaptivate
Try to Break Your eLearning Builds
When you’re testing your eLearning products, it’s easy to become complacent and just start clicking through the most efficient path when testing. Hit an assessment question? Click the r…
simplyrobert.wordpress.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
New post on my long-dormant blog!
simplyrobert.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/t...
#eLearning #AdobeCaptivate
simplyrobert.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/t...
#eLearning #AdobeCaptivate
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In events of mass violence, who protects people with disabilities? rettsyndromenews.com/columns/even... #a11y
In events of mass violence, who protects people with disabilities?
Columnist Jacqueline Babiarz considers how people with disabilities are especially vulnerable during incidents of mass violence.
rettsyndromenews.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In events of mass violence, who protects people with disabilities? rettsyndromenews.com/columns/even... #a11y
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What troubles me more than the capabilities of deepfake technology is the widespread lack of interest in discussing how we can stay anchored in reality and ensure that lies are exposed and people get an accurate understanding of the world around them.
www.currentaffairs.org/news/how-to-...
www.currentaffairs.org/news/how-to-...
How To Keep The Truth Alive
In the age of deepfakes and brazen lies, we need to figure out who we can trust. Credible media institutions are more crucial than ever.
www.currentaffairs.org
September 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
What troubles me more than the capabilities of deepfake technology is the widespread lack of interest in discussing how we can stay anchored in reality and ensure that lies are exposed and people get an accurate understanding of the world around them.
www.currentaffairs.org/news/how-to-...
www.currentaffairs.org/news/how-to-...
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Happening next week!
Our Sept #A11yTalks will tackle some of the hardest accessibility challenges: maps, sliders, filters, calendars + more.
Learn how to spot red flags early & plan for inclusive solutions.
Sept 23, 2025, 12pm ET
a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-sep
#a11y #Accessibility
Our Sept #A11yTalks will tackle some of the hardest accessibility challenges: maps, sliders, filters, calendars + more.
Learn how to spot red flags early & plan for inclusive solutions.
Sept 23, 2025, 12pm ET
a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-sep
#a11y #Accessibility
September 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Happening next week!
Our Sept #A11yTalks will tackle some of the hardest accessibility challenges: maps, sliders, filters, calendars + more.
Learn how to spot red flags early & plan for inclusive solutions.
Sept 23, 2025, 12pm ET
a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-sep
#a11y #Accessibility
Our Sept #A11yTalks will tackle some of the hardest accessibility challenges: maps, sliders, filters, calendars + more.
Learn how to spot red flags early & plan for inclusive solutions.
Sept 23, 2025, 12pm ET
a11ytalks.com/posts/2025-sep
#a11y #Accessibility
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An autistic woman’s attempts to communicate as clearly and transparently as possible have only made you more determined to aggressively misinterpret her, it has been confirmed.
Definitely not based on recent experience: www.patreon.com/posts/138333...
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September 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Disabled people are murdered daily by the negligence of the US government and the policies enacted by Congress.
Where is the outrage?
Where is the outrage?
September 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Disabled people are murdered daily by the negligence of the US government and the policies enacted by Congress.
Where is the outrage?
Where is the outrage?
Yes, no one deserves to be executed for their political views.
And no one deserves to be executed because they’re gay or trans.
And no one deserves to be executed because of their race or religion.
1/4
And no one deserves to be executed because they’re gay or trans.
And no one deserves to be executed because of their race or religion.
1/4
September 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Yes, no one deserves to be executed for their political views.
And no one deserves to be executed because they’re gay or trans.
And no one deserves to be executed because of their race or religion.
1/4
And no one deserves to be executed because they’re gay or trans.
And no one deserves to be executed because of their race or religion.
1/4