Patrick Garvin
@patrickmgarvin.bsky.social
Accessibility enthusiast and UX/UI front-end developer. Creator of @a11yawareness.bsky.social. Occasional MU J-school lecturer. Former Boston Globe graphics reporter/developer.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Turns out that the $16MM payoff ABC made to Trump bought them only a few months' reprieve. Weird how that happens.
Trump in response to an Epstein question: "ABC, your company, your crappy company is one of the perpetrators. I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and so wrong. And we have a great commissioner, a chairman, who should take a look at that."
November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Turns out that the $16MM payoff ABC made to Trump bought them only a few months' reprieve. Weird how that happens.
"He said Thanksgiving costs are down 25%, but here is evidence that fact is not true. You have an opportunity to try to prove that what he said is true."
"No thanks, I'm going to dodge that and instead point to other prices, and make this about Biden."
"So, are Thanksgiving costs down 25%?"
"Biden!"
"No thanks, I'm going to dodge that and instead point to other prices, and make this about Biden."
"So, are Thanksgiving costs down 25%?"
"Biden!"
KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
November 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"He said Thanksgiving costs are down 25%, but here is evidence that fact is not true. You have an opportunity to try to prove that what he said is true."
"No thanks, I'm going to dodge that and instead point to other prices, and make this about Biden."
"So, are Thanksgiving costs down 25%?"
"Biden!"
"No thanks, I'm going to dodge that and instead point to other prices, and make this about Biden."
"So, are Thanksgiving costs down 25%?"
"Biden!"
After watching this week's episode, this description is especially apt. These are my two favorite shows, and I'm excited to see where "Pluribus" continues to go.
Pluribus is so good?? It’s like if the X-Files and The Good Place had an extremely upsetting but darkly funny baby
November 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
After watching this week's episode, this description is especially apt. These are my two favorite shows, and I'm excited to see where "Pluribus" continues to go.
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Pluribus is so good?? It’s like if the X-Files and The Good Place had an extremely upsetting but darkly funny baby
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Pluribus is so good?? It’s like if the X-Files and The Good Place had an extremely upsetting but darkly funny baby
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Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
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An absolute tragic loss in the disability community. Alice was one of the strongest voices we've had, and this world will not be the same without her guidance, especially during these times.
Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
An absolute tragic loss in the disability community. Alice was one of the strongest voices we've had, and this world will not be the same without her guidance, especially during these times.
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“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
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@sfdirewolf.bsky.social just passed away. What a heartbreaking loss. And a reminder of how important Teen Vogue was.
It’s been a pleasure working with Lex and everyone in the politics vertical at Teen Vogue. I’m heartbroken that my column, Disability Visibility, is gone. Teen Vogue was one of the few places that published disabled journalists regularly. I just spent the last 2 months working on my next column
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
@sfdirewolf.bsky.social just passed away. What a heartbreaking loss. And a reminder of how important Teen Vogue was.
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bringing this statement over from Alice’s Twitter. it appears the below was Alice’s last post before passing. I am heartbroken
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
bringing this statement over from Alice’s Twitter. it appears the below was Alice’s last post before passing. I am heartbroken
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Damn... this one is rough.
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Damn... this one is rough.
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Sharing Halloween pictures today? Don't forget to add alt text.
Photo of your kid's great candy haul? Needs alt text.
Photo of your kid' cute costume? Needs alt text.
Photo of your neighbor's rad yard decorations? Needs alt text.
Don't be a goblin. Add alt text.
Photo of your kid's great candy haul? Needs alt text.
Photo of your kid' cute costume? Needs alt text.
Photo of your neighbor's rad yard decorations? Needs alt text.
Don't be a goblin. Add alt text.
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Sharing Halloween pictures today? Don't forget to add alt text.
Photo of your kid's great candy haul? Needs alt text.
Photo of your kid' cute costume? Needs alt text.
Photo of your neighbor's rad yard decorations? Needs alt text.
Don't be a goblin. Add alt text.
Photo of your kid's great candy haul? Needs alt text.
Photo of your kid' cute costume? Needs alt text.
Photo of your neighbor's rad yard decorations? Needs alt text.
Don't be a goblin. Add alt text.
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Prepping for elections next week? Here are 3 last-minute things you can still do.
1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find.
2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words.
3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements.
For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...
1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find.
2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words.
3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements.
For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...
Elections - Trusting News
When covering elections, it’s crucial journalists be seen as useful and fair. This Trust Kit walks you through how you can do this.
trustingnews.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Prepping for elections next week? Here are 3 last-minute things you can still do.
1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find.
2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words.
3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements.
For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...
1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find.
2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words.
3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements.
For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...
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Back in my day, AI used to stand for Adobe Illustrator! And we hated that, too!
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Back in my day, AI used to stand for Adobe Illustrator! And we hated that, too!
Journalism hive mind, I humbly ask your help.
A professor friend says some capstone students want to do a story on the importance of accessibility in designing/redesigning stadiums, given how much money is spent. He's looking for outlets interested in such a story.
#PartyLikeAJournalist #A11y
A professor friend says some capstone students want to do a story on the importance of accessibility in designing/redesigning stadiums, given how much money is spent. He's looking for outlets interested in such a story.
#PartyLikeAJournalist #A11y
October 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Journalism hive mind, I humbly ask your help.
A professor friend says some capstone students want to do a story on the importance of accessibility in designing/redesigning stadiums, given how much money is spent. He's looking for outlets interested in such a story.
#PartyLikeAJournalist #A11y
A professor friend says some capstone students want to do a story on the importance of accessibility in designing/redesigning stadiums, given how much money is spent. He's looking for outlets interested in such a story.
#PartyLikeAJournalist #A11y
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Let's be realistic about how people are getting information. We'd love for you to join us in this mission.
I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...
I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...
A new fellowship is all about putting the news in news creator
The goal of the News Creator Corps is to "flood social platforms with accurate information."
www.niemanlab.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Let's be realistic about how people are getting information. We'd love for you to join us in this mission.
I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...
I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...
A lot of memes and internet terms fit into this category, particularly ones about dogs.
Intentional misspellings of words can confuse people. This includes people with cognitive and reading disabilities, and those learning the language. Depending on how much the word is misspelled, screen readers might not pronounce it like the actual intended word.
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A lot of memes and internet terms fit into this category, particularly ones about dogs.
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“Maybe it’s just that people have been saying Gulf of Mexico for 500 years and don’t easily accept change,” writes @joshuabenton.com @niemanlab.org www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/nine...
Nine months later, that body of water down south is still the “Gulf of Mexico” to news outlets
Since the start of summer, "Gulf of America" has been losing what little popularity it had in newsrooms.
www.niemanlab.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Maybe it’s just that people have been saying Gulf of Mexico for 500 years and don’t easily accept change,” writes @joshuabenton.com @niemanlab.org www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/nine...
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For a report for Access Granted, I'm looking to speak with accessibility consultants who HAVEN'T been credited for the games they've worked on. I'm aware of this impacting future opportunities, so I can assure anonymity. Feel free to send me a message if you wish to speak about your experiences!
October 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
For a report for Access Granted, I'm looking to speak with accessibility consultants who HAVEN'T been credited for the games they've worked on. I'm aware of this impacting future opportunities, so I can assure anonymity. Feel free to send me a message if you wish to speak about your experiences!
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convert the ballroom into housing for unhoused people
October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
convert the ballroom into housing for unhoused people
If you aren't anal retentive about kerning, you'll have poor Glenneda talking anally about everyone
Local legislator displays the importance of kerning
October 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If you aren't anal retentive about kerning, you'll have poor Glenneda talking anally about everyone
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Today's AWS outage is causing many sites to load slower than usual. That means images might not be loading as fast as they normally do. But if you've remembered to add alt text to your images, your users will still be able to get the context and content of your images on your site.
One way sighted people can determine what to put in alt text: Imagine you sent the post or article to a friend, and the image didn't load. What would someone need to know to get the equivalent experience and context? This will help you identify the important details.
October 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Today's AWS outage is causing many sites to load slower than usual. That means images might not be loading as fast as they normally do. But if you've remembered to add alt text to your images, your users will still be able to get the context and content of your images on your site.
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Alt text, or "alternative text," functions as a text alternative for images. This makes web content accessible to people who use screen readers or braille displays. Alt text also displays in cases where an image fails to load due to a slow connection or other issues, like today's AWS outage.
October 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Alt text, or "alternative text," functions as a text alternative for images. This makes web content accessible to people who use screen readers or braille displays. Alt text also displays in cases where an image fails to load due to a slow connection or other issues, like today's AWS outage.
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So excited to do this with two great people, @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social and @inclusivepixel.bsky.social. Other trainings are general accessibility trainings, but not specific to news or newsrooms. This is built around journalism, for journalism organizations, and for news outlets.
We offer journalism-centered accessibility training to orgs by bringing together accessibility experts @stacykess.bsky.social, @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social, and @inclusivepixel.bsky.social.
Learn more about this new training!
Learn more about this new training!
Press release: EAPM, trusted partners offer journalism-centered accessibility training
Equal Access Public Media joins with two accessibility experts to offer services to media outlets and organizations
equalaccesspublicmedia.org
October 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
So excited to do this with two great people, @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social and @inclusivepixel.bsky.social. Other trainings are general accessibility trainings, but not specific to news or newsrooms. This is built around journalism, for journalism organizations, and for news outlets.
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If you were at the No Kings events, please wear a mask for the next few days.
Covid is not over.
You can infect others before you feel symptomatic.
People are losing their healthcare. They’re losing their food assistance. They’re losing housing.
We need to protect each other.
Covid is not over.
You can infect others before you feel symptomatic.
People are losing their healthcare. They’re losing their food assistance. They’re losing housing.
We need to protect each other.
October 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
If you were at the No Kings events, please wear a mask for the next few days.
Covid is not over.
You can infect others before you feel symptomatic.
People are losing their healthcare. They’re losing their food assistance. They’re losing housing.
We need to protect each other.
Covid is not over.
You can infect others before you feel symptomatic.
People are losing their healthcare. They’re losing their food assistance. They’re losing housing.
We need to protect each other.