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Garreth Tigwell

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Assistant Professor in the iSchool at RIT. Research interests cover accessibility, design, HCI, and UX. http://www.garrethtigwell.com

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 25

We have a new paper coming out “Understanding the Experiences of People With and Without Vision Impairments When Using Mobile User Interface Alternative Color Modes”

www.researchgate.net/publication/...

More details in this short thread.

(PDF) Understanding the Experiences of People With and Without Vision Impairments When Using Mobile User Interface Alternative Color Modes

PDF | A current trend in mobile user interface design is to provide alternative color modes (ACMs), such as light mode, dark mode, and high contrast... | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...

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Cella (is on the job market) @cellllla.bsky.social · 1d

✨I’m on the academic job market ✨

I’m a PhD candidate at @hcii.cmu.edu studying tech, labor, and resistance 👩🏻‍💻💪🏽💥

I research how workers and communities contest harmful sociotechnical systems and shape alternative futures through everyday resistance and collective action

More info: cella.io

Cella M. Sum –

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SIGACCESS @sigaccess.bsky.social · 14d

We’re overwhelmed by the response to ASSETS 2025; this will be the largest ASSETS yet! We must limit new in-person registrations. Please sign up on our waitlist in case spots open up forms.gle/a9H5WpzVqn2h.... Virtual reg is still available. More details: assets-conference.github.io/assets2025/u....

ASSETS 2025 In-Person Registration Waitlist

Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted with further instructions as slots become available.

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SIGACCESS @sigaccess.bsky.social · 24d

Are you a company, university lab, or R&D center that strives to support accessibility and inclusivity? Find out how you can help support #ASSETS2025 at the following link: assets25.sigaccess.org/about_sponso...

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#a11y
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The 27th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Sep 9

Congratulations!

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SIGACCESS @sigaccess.bsky.social · Aug 25

This is a reminder that the registration for ASSETS 2025 is open. The early bird deadline is August 28th, after which the registration fee switches to the regular rate. Please find rate details on our website: assets25.sigaccess.org/registration.... Presenters must still select the in-person rate.

Attending / ASSETS 2025

The 27th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility

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Alexandra T. @alexandrato.bsky.social · Aug 22

Intro thread! 👋🏼 I’m Alexandra, an Assistant Professor in Art+Design and Computer Science. I research transformational game design and racial justice & identity using human-computer interaction methods.

I get to work with incredible students and collaborators! Some recent projects include…

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Amy J. Ko @amyko.phd · Aug 20

I had a fun detour this morning doing a 5-minute live segment on AI education classrooms on our local news. It was a nice chat with Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal @chrisreykdal.bsky.social. Thanks to reporter Abby Acone for the invite! youtu.be/0mBJAlL_Vxo?...

Confronting AI in the classroom: WA state superintendent weighs in | FOX 13 Seattle

YouTube video by FOX 13 Seattle

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Aug 15

Looking forward to this! A reminder that we are also just under two weeks until the early bird registration deadline for ASSETS 2025. Register by August 28 to receive the early bird rate. For details on registration rates and to register, visit: assets25.sigaccess.org/registration...

Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 25

You can congratulate Sarah over on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/posts/saraha...

🚨 New Paper Alert! | Sarah Andrew

🚨 New Paper Alert! 🚨 I'm thrilled to share our latest MobileHCI paper, ready to read: 🎨 "Understanding the Experiences of People With and Without Vision Impairments When Using Mobile User Interface A...

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 25

My student isn’t on bluesky but should be posting on LinkedIn soon.

Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 25

Let’s keep exploring ways to empower end users so that they can make adjustments to their devices/apps and also find ways to help designers and developers create technology that is made to be adaptable.

Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 25

The example I can share is WCAG’s colour contrast success criteria. We always hear people say that you need to meet a minimum contrast to pass accessibility. But for some people high contrast is not comfortable for them to use and they want a lower contrast design.

Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 25

This work also contributes to a larger conversation on the need for customisation and personalisation in accessible design to meet people’s access needs!

We need more adaptable technology design to address access friction!

Also, accessibility resources need to highlight that frictions can exist.

Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 25

It’s great when apps offer dark mode or high contrast mode, or even other types of UI colour adjustments, but how bad is it when these modes are unavailable or have been poorly implemented?

We found some very compelling insights that show it can be more than an inconvenience! Please read our paper.

Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 25

(PDF) Understanding the Experiences of People With and Without Vision Impairments When Using Mobile User Interface Alternative Color Modes

www.researchgate.net

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jul 16

We've started a Medium account to share updates on work we're doing that looks at creativity and accessility in mobile app design: medium.com/@garreth.w.t.... We believe that designing for accessibility can enhance creativity. Please follow and share!

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Hello Readers!

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SIGACCESS @sigaccess.bsky.social · Jun 26

The ASSETS 2025 Doctoral Consortium has extended its submission deadline until June 29, Sunday AOE.

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jun 14

I'm putting my tenure materials together. If you've used any of my work for teaching or in other impactful ways (beyond referencing me in a paper!), please let me know. It's probably helpful if I can point to something that is public (e.g., an online syllabus).

Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Jun 10

Still recruiting. Any ideas on where I should post to reach this type of audience. Had to clear out a lot of scam entries...

Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · Apr 12

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Phoebe Toups Dugas 🏳️‍⚧️ @snapdragoness.itch.io · May 29

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · May 28

Congratulations!

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · May 28

Congratulations!

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SIGACCESS @sigaccess.bsky.social · May 22

We’re about one month from the ASSETS 2025 Doctoral Consortium deadline! Please consider submitting (details online). The DC chairs also have a blog post with some initial information about planning for a remote participation option. Please read their post at assets25.sigaccess.org/updates.html...

Updates / ASSETS 2025

The 27th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations!

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Garreth Tigwell @garrethtigwell.bsky.social · May 15

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