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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹
@rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
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UX / Accessibility Consultant / Latine / Cis M / past @ Square Enix, @ Eidos Montreal, @ Weight Watchers US, etc. etc. / My opinions

UK ⬅️ MTL ⬅️ NYC ⬅️ LA ⬅️

https://www.flightstudio1.com/linktree.html
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CODA is a heartfelt story of Ruby, a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), torn between her love of music and supporting her family.

CODA — Official Trailer | Apple TV+
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pmf...

#MovieRecommendation #CODA #DeafCommunity #RepresentationMatters #Deaf #Accessibility #A11y
ID: "Movie Recommendation CODA: As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing member of her family, torn between her passion for music and their struggling fishing business. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of family sitting on the back of pickup truck bed with a lighthouse and boat in the background"
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Love On The Spectrum is one of my favorite shows. I love how open, direct, and honest everyone is about their wants and needs.

Love on the Spectrum | Official Trailer | Netflix - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX-Q...
#LoveOnTheSpectrum #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters #Dating #Austism
ID: "Show Recommendation Love On The Spectrum: This romantic documentary follows people on the autism spectrum as they search for love and navigate dating. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of closeup of a bearded man kissing a woman hand on a grassy hill"
October 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
I love Technically Wrong by Sara Wachter-Boettcher. It helped me understand the history of product creation, the intentions behind tech, and even my own biases. Eye-opening and necessary.

wwnorton.com/books/Techni...

#TechnicallyWrong #EthicalTech #InclusiveDesign #BiasInTech #Inclusion
ID: "Book Recommendation In Technically Wrong, Sara Wachter-Boettcher exposes the biases and ethical flaws built into everyday tech, urging us to make informed choices and demand better. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of white book cover with authors name, book title and additional info circled in red marker"
October 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
A beautiful movie set near Woodstock in the early 1970s, where a summer camp for teens with disabilities sparked friendships, freedom, and a movement that changed history.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (Full Movie - 1 hour 46 minutes): www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFS8...

#DisabilityRights #A11y
ID: "Movie Recommendation Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution: Down the road from Woodstock in the early 1970s, a revolution blossomed in a ramshackle summer camp for teens with disabilities, transforming their young lives and igniting a landmark movement. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of movie poster of a shirtless black man with a guitar over his should pushing a white teen in a wheelchair with the camp grounds in the background and sky."
October 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
I love Mismatch by Kat Holmes — it’s simple, clear, and shows how inclusive design with users creates solutions that benefit everyone.

mitpress.mit.edu/978026253948...

#Mismatch #InclusiveDesign #BookRecommendation #DesignForAll #Accessibility #MitPress
ID: "Book Recommendation In Mismatch, Kat Holmes shows how design can exclude — and how inclusive design with users creates solutions that benefit everyone. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of white book cover with a circular black brush stroke that is made up of different shapes and patterns"
October 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Why I love this film: it is thought provoking, warm, and honest. I SWEAR shines a light on Tourette’s with courage, heart, and hope.

I SWEAR - Official Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWq...

#MoveRecommendation #ISWEAR #Tourettes #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Accessibility
ID: "Movie Recommendation I Swear: Diagnosed with Tourette’s at 15, John Davidson overcame many hardships in 1980s Britain. I SWEAR is his funny, heartfelt, and moving account. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com image of recreation of movie poster with blue background and blueish text reading 'I BLINK, I TWITCH, I JUMP, I CLICK, I WHISTLE, and I SHOUT' with John in a track suit"
October 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
If Neo can stop bullets, why can't we stop auto playing or looping videos and GIFs?

#WebAccessibility #A11y #Accessibility #WebDev #FrontEnd #Inclusion #Matrix #GameAccessibility
ID: "Be like Neo. Master the digital Matrix. Not everyone can handle the bullet-time. For some, animations can cause dizziness or nausea. Let's make the web a comfortable place for all! Solutions: ✓ Add a site setting to stop/pause animations. ✓ Use the prefers-reduced-motion media query. ✓ Respect the choice. If a user says they prefer reduced motion, believe them and disable auto-playing videos and GIFs. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Neo stopping a lot of bullets"
September 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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A moving film about love, resilience, and family. It follows a deaf woman and her partner as they prepare to welcome a baby.

Deaf - Official Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXE1...

#MovieRecommendation #DeafCommunity #RepresentationMatters #Parenthood #A11y #Inclusion #Accessibility #Deaf
ID: "Movie Recommendation Sorda (Deaf): Angela’s deafness complicates her pregnancy and connection with her daughter, while partner Héctor supports her in a society with limited accommodations. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com image of movie poster with close up of Angela with natural pool with waterfall behind her and movie title and credits."
September 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
I love Demystifying Disability — it’s approachable, honest, and clear in the way it explains history, etiquette, accessibility, and inclusion.

emilyladau.com/book/

#DemystifyingDisability #BookRecommendation #Accessibility #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters
ID: "Book Recommendation Disabled people are the world’s largest minority, yet many don’t know how to be allies. Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau is a clear, friendly guide to history, etiquette, accessibility, and inclusion. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of teal-ish book cover with illustrations of many different types of people with disabilities"
September 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
In the Land of Ooo, everyone's different. Let's learn from Jake and Finn how to be a hero for others and even ourselves.

#Accessibility #Inclusion #AdventureTime #Algebraic #UniversalDesign #A11y
ID" Let's Make Ooo Accessible for Everyone! Algebraic! In the Land of Ooo, everyone's different: lumps, vampires, candy people, and humans! But irl, differences can create barriers. Let's build a world as welcoming as the Tree Fort. 3 New Ways to Be a Hero: ✓ Be a Simon Petrikov: Accept that in your lifetime your body will change & you will need support too. ✓ Be a BMO: Keep language clear and simple. So everyone can join in. ✓ Be a Jake: Stretch your comfort zone. Learn about different people. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Finn hugging Jake who is massive, and Jake hugging Finn."
September 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
I lost my voice and have a gaming session with friends, now what?

www.instagram.com/p/DOYOQ_5CAdy/

#Accessibility #TextToSpeech #UX #A11y #InclusiveDesign #Gaming #VideoGames
ID: "Under the Sea, But No Voice to Speak? Ursula stole Ariel’s voice—can she still game online with Flounder? Solutions: ✓ Text-to-Speech (Type it out, Ariel!) ✓ Quick Emotes ("I’ve got thingamabobs!") ✓ Ping System (”Dinglehoppers here!”) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Ariel (the Little Mermaid) holder herself up on top of a rock outside of the sea."
September 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Wolverine also dreams of a kinder world with less exclusion and more love with simple actions.

www.instagram.com/flightstudio...

#Accessibility #Inclusion #XMen #Disability #BeKind #Wolverine #A11y #Disability
ID: "Even Wolverine Dreams of a Kinder World. Unseen differences empower the X-Men, but in our world, they can lead to exclusion and inaccessible space. 3 Simple Ways to Be More Supportive: ✓ Pause & Ask: "How can I make this easier for you, Bub?" A simple question beats an assumption. ✓ Take people at their word about their needs. Don't try to read their minds. ✓ Choose Kindness: Assume positive intent. Everyone is fighting a battle you can't see. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of animated wolverine laying in bed looking at a photo in a frame"
September 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Stop! Describe your images for clarity. This could have saved Jack, and not just Rose.

www.instagram.com/p/DOGnebyCGUJ/

Bonus material from the Myth Busters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPDx...

#A11y #DigitalAccessibility #AltText #Inclusion #Accessibility #Titanic
ID: "Sorry, Jack. There was enough room on that door... Let's make sure no one is left in the cold. A simple description can be a lifesaver! 3 Ways to Be a Hero: ✓ Provide "enough space": Add alt text to all your images. ✓ Throw a life preserver: Keep image descriptions short & simple for clarity. ✓ Be a Rose: Describe the key action or emotion, not just what things look like. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Jack and Rose after the Titanic sinks"
September 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Embrace care and curiosity in your design process—pre-order the essential second edition of 'Inclusive Design for a Digital World' by Reginé Gilbert today

Springer - link.springer.com/book/9798868...

Bookshop - bookshop.org/p/books/incl...

Amazon - www.amazon.com/Inclusive-De...

#a11y #inclusion
ID: "Reginé's at it again! Approach digital design with care, curiosity, and the people most often left out. Pre-order your copy on Springer, Bookshop or Amazon. Image of book cover with different color silhouettes and text reading 'Inclusive Design for a Digital World, Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Second Edition, Foreward by Spandita Sarmah, Apress®' PS I had the privilege to be a reviewer on this book. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
August 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Rapid movements, squinting or bright glares giving you a headache while playing a game or using a website?

www.instagram.com/p/DN0kOpN0Cnb/

#Accessibility #A11y #ColourContrast #ColorContrast #UX #headache #inclusion
ID: "Psyduck-Level UX Headache? Don't let wild parallax, poor contrast, or tiny text ruin your users’ focus! Solutions: ✓ Disable animations ("Parallax? Use 'Calm Mind' mode!") ✓ Contrast Modes ("Confusion attack?”) ✓ Scalable text ("Squint-evasion failed!") More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Psyduck standing with hands on his head"
August 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
rodrigosanchez.bsky.social
Player Research a Keywords Studio: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure - Accessibility Case Study

www.playerresearch.com/projects/lif...

#FS1Share #Accessibility #A11y #UserResearch #Research #PlayerResearch #LifeIsStrange #LiS
ID: "Player Research a Keywords Studio Life Is Strange: Double Exposure - Accessibility Case Study A story of ordinary people with extraordinary powers made accessibility essential to sharing its human connections with more players. Square Enix and Deck Nine logos More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Max Caulfield looking down at her mobile"
August 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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How many times have you accidentally tapped on the wrong thing because the tap area was too small?

www.instagram.com/p/DNiRTG0IcVj/

#UX #InclusiveDesign #MobileFriendly #Accessibility #A11y
ID: Thumb-Friendly Design! Could Shrek easily tap through your app—or would he rage-quit? Shrek-lutions: ✓ Spacious tap targets (48x48px min!) ✓ Smart spacing—bye, accidental clicks! ✓ Test on tiny fairy & dragon-sized thumbs More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Shrek with fingers coming at you"
August 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Carmy is stressed out about his kitchen's UX!
Your UX stressing out your users?

www.instagram.com/p/DNVIWSLoMEX/

#Accessibility #A11y #UX #Navigation #CognitiveLoad #Stress
ID: "The Bear: Accessibility in High-Stress Environments If your product UX & UI feels like The Bear’s kitchen in season 1, it's time for a detox. Time to reduce cognitive load. Chef’s Solutions: ✓ Break tasks into small, clear steps (like kitchen stations). ✓ Plain language + icons (no menu jargon) ✓ Escape routes (cancel or undo options) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Carmy aka Chef holding his head looking stressed"
August 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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I’m incredibly proud to have worked across so many teams and projects—all with the goal of making each experience more accessible, inclusive, and ultimately, more fun for everyone.

youtu.be/1C0DsdRuRbA (Sizzle Reel 1min)

#Accessibility #Inclusion #SquareEnix #DeckNine #FutureLab #EidosMontreal
ID: "Getting My Sizzle On No game, site, or event is too big or small for all to enjoy. Check out my reel featuring projects from my time at Square Enix—including a captioned and extended AD version. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Images of Clive from Final Fantasy XVI and logo, Rocket the Racoon from Guardians of the Galaxy and logo, Elise from Little Goody Two Shoes and logo, Story Teller from Paranormasight and logo, Max holding a cat from Life is Strange Double Exposure and logo, and Blue suited character from PowerWash Simulator and logo."
August 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Looking for a wonderful online community (On Linkedin) to learn more about accessibility and inclusion?

Uplifting and upskilling is their jam.

www.linkedin.com/groups/12499...

#DisabilityInclusion #accessibility #a11y #Inclusion
ID: Champions of Accessibility Network (CAN) July's CAN Meetup was fire! Informative short live demos of assistive tech (AT) Plus a talk on Linkedin a11y job search algorithm fails. Join this FREE, welcoming A11y community—monthly Zoom meetups* (contact Charlie Turrell or Heather Hepburn on Linkedin), zero cost, all inclusion. *Joining gives you access to the back catalog of meetup recordings More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
August 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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If someone can’t use their hands, how does your product adapt?

www.instagram.com/p/DM97wTzoO22/

#UX #InclusiveDesign #MobileFriendly #Accessibility #A11y #VoiceDesign
ID: "Oh, bother!" – Pooh needs hands-free help! Can Pooh scroll your site while sticky-pawed with honey? ✓ Find honey (Simple commands!) ✓ Paw-friendly buttons (For messy days) ✓ No sneaky mic stuff (Just honey-loving honesty) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Pooh with hand full of honey"
August 5, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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#FS1Share

Need help understanding how your role, whatever it may be can impact inclusion and accessibility?

master--wai-arrm.netlify.app/planning/arrm/

#W3C #Accessibility #A11y #ARRM #WAI
ID: "W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) [Draft] Accessibility Roles and Responsibilities Mapping (ARRM) ARRM helps you assign responsibilities for digital accessibility to appropriate roles early in projects. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
July 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Not everyone communicates in the same way.
How can games, apps, and websites help bridge that gap?

www.instagram.com/p/DMsD71vIX_W/

#Accessibility #InclusiveGaming #InclusiveDesign #A11y #UX #Usability
ID: "Kenny’s Tired of Being Misunderstood! MMPH MMPH MMPH!" Kyle Translating: I just want to communicate without the fear, anxiety or ridicule. 3 Ways to Help Him and Others: ✓ Include Text Chat (Kyle-approved!) ✓ Educate Your Players (Be a Stan, not Cartman.) ✓ Emotes & Pings (Even Kenny can point!) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Kenny standing in his orange hoodie and pants with only his eyes showing"
July 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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#FS1Share

Smashing Magazine article by Eric Bailey "What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was Getting Into ARIA"

www.smashingmagazine.com/2025/06/what...

#SmashingMag #SmashingMagazine #A11y #Accessibility #ARIA @smashingmagazine.com @ericwbailey.website
share it again and what I have learned while working in #Accessibility and Gaming. I hope it can help anyone working in the industry to become better at their role, whatever that may be. ID: "Smashing Magazine 'What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was Getting Into ARIA' Illustration of Eric's face By Eric Bailey (34 minute read) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
July 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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#FS1Share

The Royal Society Announces The Disability Technology Report.

royalsociety.org/news-resourc...

#RoyalSociety #Accessibility #A11y #AssistiveTech #Disability
ID: "The Royal Society Announces The Disability Technology Report The report explores how data-driven tech can lower barriers for disabled people in daily life. Inclusive, sustainable digital tools make society more accessible for everyone. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
July 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM