Emma Pratt Richens

"Accessibility isn't just about having the right component. It's about how they are used and in what context. You can't put wheels on a rocket and expect it to fly." -Sayali Bharambe, Experience Designer, Deutsche Telekom deque.com/axe-con/sessio… #axecon

“Resiliency needs to be a community, not a callus.” - Eric Bailey, Senior Designer, Accessibility & Design Systems, GitHub deque.com/axe-con/sessio… #axecon

“We wanted to reframe disability for those with and without disabilities. But we also wanted to start conversations. And I know that we have.” - @JimLeBrecht, Producer, Director, Disability Rights Activist, and Filmmaker deque.com/axe-con/sessio… #axecon

A wonderful concluding session to this #axecon. Jim LeBrecht and Patrick Sturdivant exchanging stories that impacted their lives, and consequently ours. #accessibility is about everyone. The truly blind are those who can't see that. Looking forward to 'Change Not Charity'.

📢 First speakers announced for GAconf Europe! @Melody_Pow, @HereLiesStacey. @TheWobblyGamer. @SearraLeishman, @RadderssGaming, and @TheSlasherChick. Many more to come! 14th-15th April, hybrid online & London. Tickets on sale now, registration & info at GAconf.com

Here we go! Ability Summit registration open now. March 18. See you there. Link: aka.ms/AbilitySummit

"Many folks are confused and focused on EAA exceptions. I would dare to say that even if you aren't in scope, you need to explore the benefits of accessibility." - Inmaculada Placencia, Senior Expert on Disability, The European Commission deque.com/axe-con/sessio… #axecon

"When something breaks, it's sometimes useful because pain based learning is sometimes the only way that organizations change." Great #axecon reminder from Neil Millikan not to break / sacrifice yourself for org #accessibility. It won't get you the resources or support you need.

“If there’s anything we’ve learned from the fight for civil rights for persons with disabilities, it’s that every single one of us makes a difference. Every single one of us can drive change to happen.” - Senator Tammy Duckworth deque.com/axe-con/sessio… #axecon

"Speak up to power. Don't be afraid to speak up to power. All they can do is say, no. You have the right and the obligation to ask and to some extent demand your rights." Ted Coelho and Senator Tammy Duckworth rounding up #axecon day 1 with a rallying call for #accessibility

When there's no accessible option "it sends a message that I do not matter... #Accessibility is everything... It's important and informs every thought and activity we have... [WCAG] standards are the ground floor and there's always room for advancement." Alice Wong #axecon

@sightlessKombat is spot on. If even some of the effort that goes into visual refresh and tweaks of digital products, services, and media, instead went toward improving #accessibility it would make so much difference!

@seandilleyNEWS Best wishes for being home soon, and good healing

Accident and emergency on a Friday night. It’s great isn’t it. Tripped over my patio, possible collarbone shoe. Let’s find out. Blindness is fun

It’s our last programme of 2024 and Access All has had quite the year. Here’s a little Christmas treat for you. Listen below to hear our highlights.

Over the past few months, TPGi's Tj Squires has been incorporating generative AI into his workflow as an Accessibility Engineer, and there are three vital ways in which it has provided great aid. Read the full article: hubs.li/Q030kDtn0 #Accessibility

In case you missed it, @sightlessKombat talks about his experiences, advocacy, and work as an accessibility consultant for video games in the latest episode of the Real People, Real Stories Podcast. Check out Episode 4 now: hubs.li/Q030cNKB0 #Accessibility #A11y

Wrap up your year with an overflowing edition of Accessibility Reads from Deque SVP Matthew Luken! Watch the video, follow the links, and enjoy all the compelling stories from the world of accessibility! deque.com/blog/accessibi… #a11y

“Opportunity is something that everyone needs” - @chrismccausland explains the real message behind the winner’s speech he gave after he clinched the Strictly trophy

"It was a hell of a ride!" Strictly star @chrismccausland on: ⭐Dancing ⭐Conquering self-doubt ⭐And smacking Lee Mack in the face while trying to do a high-5 (all in the name of art) bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

After 14 years The Times journalist, Melanie Reid, has written her final edition of Spinal Column, and explains why she wanted to share her experience of becoming tetraplegic