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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · Jun 16

Today in totally inaccessible games...
Come join us over on #twitch for more Resident Evil!

Sound of Fear 3: Blind Gamer vs. Umbrella Corp

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · Jun 10

Kat and JJ are live!
Describe & Discuss: Let's chat about the events in L.A. and the chaos of protests while blind — from the point of view of a blind protester and her sighted guide.
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Describe & Discuss: Let's Talk About L.A.

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · Jun 9

I'm posting about it, with helpful info, *every day* until the accessibility experience for people like me improves.
There's been an open github issue for over a year and a half. It's a simple change. No excuses. Hope this helps.
bsky.app/profile/blin...

BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · Jun 9

Bluesky is “screen reader accessible” the way a staircase with curb cuts on each step is a “wheelchair ramp.”
No keyboard nav. No useful landmarks. No focus memory. I lose my place every time I interact with a post.
Compliance ≠ usability.
Day 23 asking @support.bsky.team to fix this #A11yFail

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · Jun 9

Further reading:
W3C: Developing a Keyboard Interface
WebAIM: Keyboard Accessibility
MDN: ARIA Landmarks
These aren't "nice-to-haves" — they're the missing pieces.

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · Jun 9

What would help?
– Keyboard shortcuts (j/k) to jump between posts
– Landmarks or headings for screen reader nav
– Restore focus or scroll position after interaction
Reddit had it. Twitter *STILL* has it. This is basic UX for screen reader users.
Let’s make Bluesky usable, not just compliant. #A11y

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · Jun 9

Yes, Bluesky has alt text. But alt text isn’t the full picture (pun intended). It’s meaningless if I can’t even reach the post.
Adding alt text to an inaccessible site is like advertising hearing aids on the radio — you’re leaving out a majority of the people who need it the most.
#Accessibility

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · Jun 9

Bluesky is “screen reader accessible” the way a staircase with curb cuts on each step is a “wheelchair ramp.”
No keyboard nav. No useful landmarks. No focus memory. I lose my place every time I interact with a post.
Compliance ≠ usability.
Day 23 asking @support.bsky.team to fix this #A11yFail

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Katie Mixtochtli (they/them) @paradoxikat.bsky.social · Jun 9

Bills stacked up fast; I'm $200 short for the rent check — which was already sent off and just hasn't cleared yet.
So I desperately need help getting that last $200 ASAP.
Please help —
c: $conundrum9999
V: conundrum9999

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 31

Further reading:
W3C: Developing a Keyboard Interface
WebAIM: Keyboard Accessibility
MDN: ARIA Landmarks
These aren't "nice-to-haves" — they're the missing pieces.

BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 31

What would help?
– Keyboard shortcuts (j/k) to jump between posts
– Landmarks or headings for screen reader nav
– Restore focus or scroll position after interaction
Reddit had it. Twitter *STILL* has it. This is basic UX for screen reader users.
Let’s make Bluesky usable, not just compliant. #A11y

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 31

Yes, Bluesky has alt text. But alt text isn’t the full picture (pun intended). It’s meaningless if I can’t even reach the post.
Adding alt text to an inaccessible site is like advertising hearing aids on the radio — you’re leaving out a majority of the people who need it the most.
#Accessibility

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 31

Bluesky is “screen reader accessible” the way a staircase with curb cuts on each step is a “wheelchair ramp.”
No keyboard nav. No useful landmarks. No focus memory. I lose my place every time I interact with a post.
Compliance ≠ usability.
Day 22 asking @support.bsky.team to fix this #A11yFail

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 30

Further reading:
W3C: Developing a Keyboard Interface
WebAIM: Keyboard Accessibility
MDN: ARIA Landmarks
These aren't "nice-to-haves" — they're the missing pieces.

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 30

What would help?
– Keyboard shortcuts (j/k) to jump between posts
– Landmarks or headings for screen reader nav
– Restore focus or scroll position after interaction
Reddit had it. Twitter *STILL* has it. This is basic UX for screen reader users.
Let’s make Bluesky usable, not just compliant. #A11y

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 30

Yes, Bluesky has alt text. But alt text isn’t the full picture (pun intended). It’s meaningless if I can’t even reach the post.
Adding alt text to an inaccessible site is like advertising hearing aids on the radio — you’re leaving out a majority of the people who need it the most.
#Accessibility

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 30

Bluesky is “screen reader accessible” the way a staircase with curb cuts on each step is a “wheelchair ramp.”
No keyboard nav. No useful landmarks. No focus memory. I lose my place every time I interact with a post.
Compliance ≠ usability.
Day 21 asking @support.bsky.team to fix this #A11yFail

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 29

Further reading:
W3C: Developing a Keyboard Interface
WebAIM: Keyboard Accessibility
MDN: ARIA Landmarks
These aren't "nice-to-haves" — they're the missing pieces.

BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 29

What would help?
– Keyboard shortcuts (j/k) to jump between posts
– Landmarks or headings for screen reader nav
– Restore focus or scroll position after interaction
Reddit had it. Twitter *STILL* has it. This is basic UX for screen reader users.
Let’s make Bluesky usable, not just compliant. #A11y

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 29

Yes, Bluesky has alt text. But alt text isn’t the full picture (pun intended). It’s meaningless if I can’t even reach the post.
Adding alt text to an inaccessible site is like advertising hearing aids on the radio — you’re leaving out a majority of the people who need it the most.
#Accessibility

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 29

Bluesky is “screen reader accessible” the way a staircase with curb cuts on each step is a “wheelchair ramp.”
No keyboard nav. No useful landmarks. No focus memory. I lose my place every time I interact with a post.
Compliance ≠ usability.
Day 20 asking @support.bsky.team to fix this #A11yFail

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 27

Further reading:
W3C: Developing a Keyboard Interface
WebAIM: Keyboard Accessibility
MDN: ARIA Landmarks
These aren't "nice-to-haves" — they're the missing pieces.

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 27

What would help?
– Keyboard shortcuts (j/k) to jump between posts
– Landmarks or headings for screen reader nav
– Restore focus or scroll position after interaction
Reddit had it. Twitter *STILL* has it. This is basic UX for screen reader users.
Let’s make Bluesky usable, not just compliant. #A11y

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 27

Yes, Bluesky has alt text. But alt text isn’t the full picture (pun intended). It’s meaningless if I can’t even reach the post.
Adding alt text to an inaccessible site is like advertising hearing aids on the radio — you’re leaving out a majority of the people who need it the most.
#Accessibility

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 27

Bluesky is “screen reader accessible” the way a staircase with curb cuts on each step is a “wheelchair ramp.”
No keyboard nav. No useful landmarks. No focus memory. I lose my place every time I interact with a post.
Compliance ≠ usability.
Day 19 asking @support.bsky.team to fix this #A11yFail

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BlindSighted (twitch.tv/blind_sighted) @blindsighted.bsky.social · May 27

So much asking for a simple and reasonable accommodation from @support.bsky.team
So little acknowledgement or improvement.
How is Elon's twitter still lightyears ahead... in 2025?

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