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Catt Small @catt.design · Jun 10

Streamers!!

Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · May 21

Stream for a cause! 🎮

Join the Squad Up Solidarity Stream to support the 10th annual Game Devs of Color Expo!

From June 14–28, streamers can help fund our mission to amplify the creative power of people of color in games by hosting a charity stream!

Interest form 🔗 forms.gle/neDjpvLyXtHL...

Join the Squad Up Solidarity Stream for Game Devs of Color

The Game Devs of Color Expo is organized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to amplify the creative power held by people of color in games. Help make our 10th annual event the best...

forms.gle

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Jun 9

I’m watching Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution

It’s about making schools inclusive…

www.channel4.com/programmes/j...

Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution

Jamie Oliver asks: what more can be done in schools for children who have dyslexia?

www.channel4.com

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Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) @inclusivedesign24.bsky.social · May 25

Reminder: our call for presentations is still open until the end of the month (31 May 2025) ... have an idea for a talk? Now's the time to submit it!

The 2025 edition of Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) will take place on the 25 September 2025.

inclusivedesign24.org/2025/

#id24 #accessibility #a11y

Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)

A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion

inclusivedesign24.org

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · May 31

This!

Crystal Preston-Watson @scopicengineer.bsky.social · May 30

One thing that might come out of vibe coding is the need for QA and quality engineers might increase. Who tests the vibes when vibes think there's nothing wrong.

NPR @npr.org · May 30

You no longer need to be a software engineer to build software — you can "vibe code" it by prompting chatbots to build apps and websites. Could that put programmers out of a job?

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Crystal Preston-Watson @scopicengineer.bsky.social · May 30

You should be able to see the promo made for my Digital Collegium 2025 Colorado Regional Conference keynote on June 11th even if you don't have LinkedIn. My social anxiety is highly triggered when I have to do video and not just a voice over so not gonna even tell you how many takes I did.

Ever wondered how AI impacts digital accessibility? Join us as Crystal… | Digital Collegium

Ever wondered how AI impacts digital accessibility? Join us as Crystal Preston-Watson, Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst at Salesforce, presents "Artificial before Intelligence: Navigating Dig...

www.linkedin.com

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Adrian Roselli @aardrian.bsky.social · May 23

Apparently I don’t need to point out how woefully bad at accessibility (or just code in general) Figma is because it’ll do it for me.

This is Figma Sites’ accessibility fixes note (linking to quote language on my site for commentary):
adrianroselli.com/2025/05/do-n...

#accessibility #a11y

Do Not Publish Your Designs on the Web with Figma Sites…

…Unless you want to fail all the WCAGs, create litigation risk, close off opportunities in Europe, engage in reputational harm, and oh yeah, throw up barriers to your customers and users. What am I ta...

adrianroselli.com

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · May 14

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE for GDoCExpo 2025!
Join us Sept 16–19 for our 10th annual online celebration of game devs of color!

✨ Hear powerful talks & panels from devs of color
🎥 Watch the #GDoCExpo Direct
🕹️ Play games in our Steam Sale
💬 Network, learn, & grow

🎫 Get your ticket: gdoc.events/2025tickets

Game Devs of Color Expo | Sep 16–19, 2025

Amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games.

gamedevsofcolorexpo.com

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Apr 2

When I’m overwhelmed, overthinking, or frustrated, I ask myself:
“Will I care about this on my deathbed?”

— Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Mar 26

Thank you to all the caregivers out there—the quiet heroes who show up with love, patience, and strength every single day. The world is better because of you.

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Mar 11

Congrats!

Kevin Bethune @kevinbethune.com · Mar 11

Friends,

I'm incredibly moved to have been included in The Eames Institute's inaugural Curious 100 community of honorees that exemplify curious problem-solvers driving meaningful change.

So humbled to be a part of this!

Meet the honorees:
www.eamesinstitute.org/curious-100/...

#curious100

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Mar 11

Congratulations!

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Mar 11

“Community care will be the only thing to save us. Build and invest in building in person community. People who will ride down and rise up with you. Reciprocity is the medicine.” The Nap Ministry

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Scott Hanselman 🌮 @scott.hanselman.com · Mar 7

I’m in the news!

The Verge @theverge.com · Mar 7

Netflix brought back A Different World of AI-upscaled nightmare fuel

How did this make it through quality control?

buff.ly

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Mar 9

Life doesn't always go as planned, but l've learned to accept, love, and adapt. It's not about resisting what is-it's about moving with it, finding the beauty in the shift, and trusting that even in the hardest moments, there can be soft landings.
#EmbracingChange #SoftLandings

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Mar 8

To every woman finding her way, adapting, growing, and showing up as she is—I see you. Life isn’t always easy, but we keep moving, loving, and embracing the journey. Strength isn’t just in the struggle; it’s in the softness, the grace, and the way we land.

#InternationalWomensDay #SoftLandings

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Mar 8

We shield ourselves from discomfort, mistaking it for safety—yet in doing so, we forfeit growth. Growth demands courage, not comfort.

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Feb 28

There’s no cutoff age for the things you want to do in life. You may need to take it easier, but you can still do it. Stop telling yourself you can’t because of the limitations others place on themselves. Enjoy YOUR life!

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Feb 24

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but today is the first day of your life. Close all the the tabs-mentally, emotional and literally. Take a breath, get outside if you can and start fresh.

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Feb 23

A lot of problems could be avoided if people weren’t so afraid of looking silly. Asking questions doesn’t make you less important—it makes you wiser. Give yourself the grace to learn.

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Feb 23

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Launching the New DisabilityStatistics.org:
Get the latest ACS disability estimates with new tools

DisabilityStatistics.org

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Feb 22

I miss old Twitter and the diversity it brought to my feed. Feels different now. How does this place work these days? #TryingToFigureItOut

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António @akwyz.com · Feb 22

Accessibility isn’t just a separate department; it’s a core issue that influences every facet of an organization. Everyone must embrace their role and take ownership of making accessibility a priority.
#axschat

Quote by me.

Accessibility isn’t just a separate department; it’s a core issue that influences every facet of an organization.

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Feb 20

No, the US Gov hasn’t canceled accessibility. Recent exec orders ended federal DEIA programs, but ADA & disability laws still stand. State & intl laws also require compliance. Enforcement may shift, but accessibility remains a legal & ethical must. www.a11yquest.com/blog/2025-01...

#A11y #ADA

Did the US Government Cancel Accessibility?

We need to talk about recent executive orders and memorandums regarding accessibility.

www.a11yquest.com

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Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Feb 17

Discernment helps us know when pain shapes us vs. when to walk away.

Reginé Gilbert @rejinae.bsky.social · Feb 17

More people than ever talk about mental health, yet many misapply labels from social media instead of seeking growth.

Discomfort, pain, and harm aren’t the same. Just because something hurts doesn’t mean it’s harming you. Growth needs friction.

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