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Web developer, digital accessibility advocate. Ex BBC. Ex New Yorker. American expat living in the UK. Old skool liberal. Curmudgeon. I'm not signalling, I really have virtues. He/Him #autism #ASD 🌈♾️🌻 #a11y #webdev #progressive ⬱ #LGBTQ+ ally 🏳️‍🌈🏳️
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#teslatakedown I made some protest art.

submitted 19 hours ago • 18 comments

The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

My friends @jamieandlion.bsky.social like to say, "if you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism," because no two humans are alike. But I can't be the only autie (or human, in fact) that occasionally checks with an LLM chatbot to see if something is "socially acceptable"?

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

Told to rewrite a pitch to exclude DEIA? Explain why you won't and walk away if necessary. If you don't have that privilege, here are some alternatives - Expands market reach - Reduces customer experience barriers - Maximizes appeal with untapped user segments I hate that I live in this world now.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

Don't post AI slop. And if you repost by mistake, as I've done, delete it. When you have something to say and attach AI art, you're undercutting your message and hurting artists. Pay or barter for art. There's a reason good things cost money and take time. AI art is harmful and it looks like ass.

submitted 5 days ago • 144 comments

We've launched our intermediate accessibility training module in the DfE Accessibility and inclusive design manual this morning. Working in the open means anyone can complete it regardless of who you are or where you work or what you do. accessibility.education.gov.uk/training #accessibility

submitted 5 days ago • 2 comments

I just can't imagine thinking "I need to be on Twitter to fight back" You're fighting with LLMs pal

submitted 5 days ago • 7 comments

did you know that if you look up 'how to weigh myself as a wheelchair user' the main advice is to go to the vets and get on the dog scale? truly a life of glamour I lead

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

Watching live European news. Americans have no idea how much political damage was caused in the last week. Absolutely stunning to hear allies saying aloud that the US is in an active hybrid war against the EU.

submitted 6 days ago • 24 comments

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

submitted 7 days ago • 1909 comments

When people see the maple leaf, they see possibility. They see freedom. They see a helping hand. They see Canada, and the best of our values. Happy 60th to our flag. 🇨🇦

submitted 7 days ago • 1133 comments

Great idea from @lincolnproject.us on how to push back on musk and trump action.lincolnproject.us/rights_ad

submitted 6 days ago • 3 comments

Vance says Europe is “scared of voters and failing to defend democracy.” 🤔 Um. Who’s going to explain to him what democracy means?

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Why do actual imposters never suffer from imposter syndrome? Trump’s cabinet drops by to explain.

submitted 8 days ago • 11 comments

looking back, AOL had it right. 30 hours of internet per month was the right amount.

submitted 9 days ago • 213 comments

No, Shopify, you do not get a pat on the back for taking FORTY ONE HOURS to decide that yes, selling t-shirts with Nazi swastikas on them broke your terms of services. 41 hours when, thanks to the publicity, you made some bank.

submitted 10 days ago • 3 comments

At this rate @schumer.senate.gov might even be “decidedly miffed” by the time we’re all finally loaded onto trains.

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

What fresh hell is this, Alaska?!? We’re on the list of states suing to get rid of Section 504??? Time to contact our Attorney General, legislators, governor, and news folks. Speak up, Alaskans! Don’t help tear down rights for people with disabilities. #AlaskaSky #CivilRights dredf.org/protect-504/

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.

submitted 12 days ago • 18405 comments

@404media.co have been absolutely smashing it out of the park recently www.404media.co/you-cant-pos...

submitted 14 days ago • 4 comments

This Byline Times story on Farage pictured with far-right activists has not been picked up by any established media outlet - including liberal/democratic/left publications. Why? Because people like being comfortable in their own power and status. The newspaper I edit will keep sounding the alarm.

submitted 17 days ago • 39 comments

Are you a transgender, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming federal employee whose job has been impacted by the actions of the Trump administration? Lambda Legal wants to hear from you! Share your experience: tinyurl.com/29jvrbn8

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Well if only there had been any kind of warning this was the plan. Any warning. Any kind at all.

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

Spare a thought for the poor headline writers this morning. I’ve seen many that are clearly struggling to not say what Fred Kaplan (at Slate) just comes out and says: “This Trump Plan for Gaza Is One of the Craziest Things I’ve Ever Heard” #uspol #news slate.com/news-and-pol...

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments