Sharing stories & creating content — a nonprofit MarComms professional, nonvisual accessibility pusher, she/they person. Not all the things — just Some.💙
Baltimore, MD
Joined August 2015
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Stephanie Cascone retweeted
We have an urgent request for our members to submit comments in support of phasing out subminimum wages for people with disabilities. In December, the US Department of Labor released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to phaseout Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
To me, editing isn't an act of self-criticism — it's an act of self-awareness.
It's not about putting yourself down. It's about getting curious about your choices.
Less: This sentence sucks!
More: What can I do to make this stronger?
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Who are some people with disabilities in STEM that you would recommend for people to follow or explore their work? (thought leaders, activists, advocates)
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Put in the work.
I don’t know why this idea is getting a bad rep. But a lot of people are becoming anti-work lately and that’s not a good thing.
Great things take work.
Great relationships
Great businesses
Great friendships
Great health
Great art
It all takes work.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
A journalist’s job is NOT to read every single pitch that they receive. That would be impossible.
A journalist’s job is to report the news that’s important to their audience.
Spend your time finding the right journalists, not mass-blasting pitches.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Recently had this discussion with a solicitor about PDF document accessibility.
If it has to be PDF, minimum OCR, with header tagging done correctly, and searchable. Image descriptions would be a bonus.
Word files work well but I’m not sure why PDF seems to be the standard.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
1. Start your PDF with a well structured word document.
2. Don't use image only PDF documents.
3. Make sure the PDF is searchable and selectable.
4. Tag the PDF file.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Accessible PDFs start with correctly designed source files. Use heading styles and avoid manual trickery, and your docs will be 60% there. Add image descriptions, and you are 80% there. #NoSignificantBarriers #a11y
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Things that matter more than social media likes:
-Family + friends
-Mental health
-Physical health
-Hobbies
-Sales
-Revenue
-Yummy leftovers
-Enjoying your life
Keep showing up but keep it in perspective.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
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Good CTAs:
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Bad CTAs focus on what they have to do.
Good CTAs focus on what they get.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Historically, Black disabled people have played a significant role in the fight for racial justice. For #DisabilityHistoryMonth, BEO has highlighted four incredible Black disabled activists you should know.
#BEOChangeIsHere #BlackDisabledActivists #RacialJustice
ALT Black background with four black and white portraits. In order, photo of Dr. Ossie Stuart, a Black man with glasses. A photo of Katouche Goll a Black woman with small hoop earrings and buns. A photo of Marsha De Cordova MP, a Black woman with braids and a black top. A photo of Paul Ntulila, a Black man with a large smile.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Leading Twitter’s Accessibility journey has been such a privilege and honor. And I got to do it with my people #OneTeam. Before joining Twitter, a culture like this seemed like a dream, which came true for me. Thank u all for your love, support and allyship. #LoveWhereYouWorked
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
I'm grieving for the Twitter we had but staying for now because this platform is accessible and connects me to so many like-minded folks. If 🧌 ruins it, that'll be that. But i'm here for however many good days we have left
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
I am officially no longer the Engineering Manager for the Accessibility Experience Team at Twitter. I have words. 🧵
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Calling all executive directors!
This blog post is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what life is really like for your everyday nonprofit executive director — inspired by YOU. joangarry.com/be-nonprofit-e…
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Accessibility should be made for organizations at the start, not as a afterthought or when it's required. Accessibility isn't expensive either, it's your mindset accompanied by curiosity and perspective.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Neighbor: “What’s the correct term? Wheelchair-bound or confined to a wheelchair?”
Me: “I prefer wheelchair-user.”
No one is bound or confined to a wheelchair. Wheelchair use is not about limits. It is about mobility, opportunity and freedom.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
Yesterday reminded me that building #Accessibility up at a company is truly about patience. To change its culture to make #A11y part of the day to day lifecycle for ALL roles takes time. It may not seem like you are making much progress, but trust me, you are.
Stephanie Cascone retweeted
The #a11yAct legislation (S. 4998/H.R. 9021) would require @USDOJ & @EEOC to establish a clear & enforceable national framework for website & software accessibility, reaffirm existing law covers websites & software, & ensure #a11y standards keep up with new technologies.
We commend @SenDuckworth and @RepSarbanes for introducing the Websites and Software Accessibility Act. We urge Congress to move swiftly to enact equal access to digital content for Americans with disabilities. #A11yAct #Accessibility