Occupational therapist and #Assistivetechnology geek. #accessibility advocate and advisor. Retired barista. Tweets are my own.
Denver CO
Joined April 2017
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Our Emergency Preparedness working group shares how to prepare a safe room and storm shelter so you’re ready if disaster strikes.
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Congress is rushing to pass a bill with massive cuts to Medicaid — $715 BILLION over 10 years. Tell your representative: Hands off Medicaid! shorturl.at/afruW
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From my perspective (as a participant in this article), the accessibility consultancy side of the industry is feeling the impact, which includes me, not that accessibility work as a whole is impacted. A lot of great work is still being done and pushing the industry forward.
The thing that has impacted is consultancy and lack of media coverage for accessibility unless it's discourse or trending. Yes as part of what's happening with the industry, hiring freezes, no headcount, and layoffs, accessibility is being affected, but it's not being targeted.
As the game industry cuts back, accessibility is feeling the impact theverge.com/games/669419/ga…
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Most people save hard tasks for later, but it's better to tackle them first.
Evidence: Doing difficult tasks early boosts productivity, creativity, helpfulness, and relaxation—especially for early birds.
Starting the day by conquering a challenge elevates energy and efficacy.
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Play Space Invaders One Button on Global Accessibility Awareness Day:
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#gaad2025 #GAAD @gbla11yday #gamedev
ALT Space Invaders One Button C64 title page. Score Advance Table. UFO scores mystery points. Other aliens from 10 to 30 points. Taito 1978. LC Games 2025.
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There are many wonderful game accessibility nonprofits doing life changing work, from SpecialEffect to Makers Making Change, from NothingWithoutUs to Everyone Can, from CapGame to Warfighter Engaged to the Let's Play Games Project.
Don't let the current news distract from that.
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The Microsoft Disability Scholarship seeks to empower students with disabilities to achieve more through access to education leading to a career in technology. Selected applicants will receive up to $20,000. Learn more: microsoft.com/en-us/diversit…
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“At the end of the day, some people gotta learn how to lose.”
Kalel Mullings after Michigan beat Ohio State.
Video: @CFBONFOX
In light of the devastation of #hurricanehelene I wanted to sign on and share this tremendous resource for disaster preparedness from @UnitedSpinal Really good information and disaster relief grants available. Stay safe! unitedspinal.org/ready-to-ro…
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Over the last several months, I have been investigating rumors that games accessibility advocate Susan Banks, Tubi Hamid, and Deb Vaughan were real people. Here's what I found: ign.com/articles/a-prominent…
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Don't make promises, make commitments.
Less than two months left for our campaign to @CraigHospital
We will raise money for 12 patients, but can you help make it more than 12?
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#tiltify #AdaptiveGaming
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Additionally, for accessories outside of those that connect via Xbox adaptive controller, if you do NOT receive an error code upon connecting, your accessory will NOT be impacted.
Regarding unauthorized accessories on Xbox, please know that there is NO impact to players using the Xbox Adaptive Controller nor any compatible peripherals plugged in via the controllers 3.5mm or USB ports.
support.xbox.com/en-US/help/…
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Regarding unauthorized accessories on Xbox, please know that there is NO impact to players using the Xbox Adaptive Controller nor any compatible peripherals plugged in via the controllers 3.5mm or USB ports.
support.xbox.com/en-US/help/… – at Echichens, Suisse