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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 45m

📽️ YouTube Studio just made captions harder to find. You won’t find them under “Subtitles” anymore. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

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#merylmots #ui #ux | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)

📽️ YouTube Studio just made captions harder to find. You won’t find them under “Subtitles” anymore. They’re now tucked under “Languages.” Why? Because YouTube added a Descriptive Audio...

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 1d

Between the crowds, poor sleep, and travel fatigue, I hit a wall. Two cups of coffee (rare for me) didn’t help. I was overstimulated and scrambling for a quiet space. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Conference

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 2d

Can we talk about authenticators? Because some of them are doing too much. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Security

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 3d

Friends ... I know y'all can spot the communication challenge here. Have at it. www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#Communication

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 6d

Can't view it.

Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 8d

Annoyed that social networks are trying to copy each other. LinkedIn said it was prioritizing videos. Well, this one ain't doing well. Maybe it was insulted? www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#Video

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 12d

Are you going to IMEX?

I’m excited to be an #IMEX25 speaker.

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 14d

I'm out today, but I scheduled this post.

It’s not “Happy Yom Kippur.” www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 15d

🏆 Two accessibility orgs. Two long surveys. One flimsy incentive: “Enter to win a gift card.”

Spoiler: I never win those. Most of us don’t. www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#Data

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 16d

🍎 Thinking of upgrading your iPhone or Apple Watch to iOS 26? Don’t. Not before you know what you’re getting. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Tech

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 17d

I will not be speaking in Washington state now that they're requiring speakers to charge sales taxes and submit a report. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Speaker

#speaker #smallbusiness #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)

WOW! Washington State is making it harder for self-employed trainers and speakers to conduct business in Washington. Guess I can stop dreaming of working with Microsoft and other Washington-based businesses....

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 19d

Everyday tech shouldn’t feel like a test. For millions with limited English proficiency, unclear content creates stress and exclusion. Discover how inclusive design restores dignity and independence. Read the article or watch the video. equalentry.com/accessible-c...

#Accessibility

Irina Morozova sits on a stool with a laptop in front. To the side, is a big screen showing her current slide and a smaller screen beneath with ASL and captions.

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 20d

🛒 A grocery store display strikes again… and this time, it brought matzo to Rosh Hashana. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#Marketing

#merylmots #marketing #branding | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)

🛒 A grocery store display strikes again… and this time, it brought matzo to Rosh Hashana. A few folks shared photos and videos with me showing another instance of this. Not only did it have shelves...

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 20d

I’m very excited to be a #IMEX25 speaker. My session will be on Oct 7 at 1:45 pm PT. I'll cover how to connect with your community through accessibility.

Join me! imexamerica.com/newfront/pag...

#IMEXcited

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 20d

Check out www.captionwithintention.org. It scares me.

Caption With Intention | Accessible & Engaging Caption Design

Discover Caption with Intention, a revolutionary caption design system enhancing the viewing experience for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Transform captions with synchronized text, speaker i...

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks for sharing and spreading the word. I feel like I'm drinking out of a firehose trying to educate people about these.

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 21d

🚫 I know this post won’t be popular. But it needs to be said. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#merylmots #ux #communication | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf) | 21 comments

🚫 I know this post won’t be popular. But it needs to be said. You’ve probably seen dynamic Hormozi-style captions. Those fast-moving, flashy, high-energy subtitles influencers swear by. They’re...

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 23d

Before you upgrade to iOS 26 ... you might want to read this: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#tech #ux #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)

📱 My brother compelled me to update my iPhone to iOS 26. The result? Mixed feelings. First, the good: I’m excited about the new Accessibility Nutrition Labels. These give users a clear, standardized...

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 23d

Never tried @7brewcoffee.bsky.social. One opened near me. Suggestions for delicious drinks that are sugar-free / lower calorie, please! Yes, I searched ... but want to hear from y'all!

Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 24d

To all who celebrate, l'shana tova! Here's to a sweet 5786!

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 27d

Learn how NYPL expands access to literacy for Blind and print-disabled communities. Join us Oct 7 at 7:30 PM ET for “Literacy Beyond Print,” featuring free Braille ereaders, tactile graphics, and inclusive tech. Attend in person or online. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

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A11yNYC: Literacy Beyond Print: Accessible Reading, Tech, and Graphics at the New York Public Library with head shots of Chancey Fleet and Shane Smith.

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 27d

I remember this episode all too well!

BTW, your name came up. Glenda Sims and I met up for coffee and discovered we had WaSP in common, but never knew each other through that! #FlashFromThePast

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 27d

These aren’t just nonprofits I admire. They’re ones I’m proud to be part of. They include me as a person with a disability. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#nonprofit #merylmots | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)

✨ North Texas Giving Day is today, and I’m celebrating the organizations that make our community shine. These aren’t just nonprofits I admire. They’re ones I’m proud to be part of. North Texas...

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 28d

📅 I made a mistake I never thought I’d make. That tells you what kind of year it’s been. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Culture

#merylmots #speaker #culture | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf) | 13 comments

📅 I made a mistake I never thought I’d make. That tells you what kind of year it’s been that includes the loss of my dear sister (z"l). A company invited me to speak about creating a culture of...

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Meryl Evans, CPACC @meryl.bsky.social · 29d

This is brilliant! Such a simple and affordable solution for cars to let first responders know about communications. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#Communication

#merylmots #communication #emergency | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)

This is brilliant! Such a simple and affordable solution. I bet some awesome cities would be willing to get some printed and provide them to residents. I do something similar with my watch. I have a piece...

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