Hey #a11y crew: how do you deal with the kind of burnout where you finally get real traction in your org and suddenly everyone around you is continually second guessing themselves because they’re worried they’re going to design/build something that isn’t “accessible”? It feels oppressive. - ThreadSky

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dafydd61.bsky.social • 28 days ago

Hey #a11y crew: how do you deal with the kind of burnout where you finally get real traction in your org and suddenly everyone around you is continually second guessing themselves because they’re worried they’re going to design/build something that isn’t “accessible”? It feels oppressive.

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jasonnolan.bsky.social•27 days ago

What group are you designing for? Accessible and inclusive design is a process that's well documented, so if you follow it you have a good chance. The problem is when you think you can do without knowing it. What inclusive design methodologies are you following? Aimi Hamraie? Can I help?

spduchamp.bsky.social•28 days ago

invite a voice to the process that can clear a path to trying something.

dafydd61.bsky.social•28 days ago

You mean someone more or less outside?

spduchamp.bsky.social•27 days ago

Don't know the specific sitch, but there is an opportunity for someone to use their voice that might not always be heard, and that voice can be an effective advocate.

dafydd61.bsky.social•27 days ago

Everybody’s on board, but there’s this cloud hanging over everything - “I don’t know if I’m allowed to do [xyz] because accessibility” is making for an uncomfortable design process. Don’t get me wrong - it’s BRILLIANT that everyone’s down. I just don’t want it to become an obstacle.

spduchamp.bsky.social•25 days ago

Obstacles don't block the path. They are the path. I learned that one watching Bluey.

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