Kat S
@katschroe.bsky.social
Coder, baker, cat lady extraordinaire. Augmented human and Zelda Queen #T1D #WeAreNotWaiting #Insulin4All #CripTheVote
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Kat S
@katschroe.bsky.social
· Nov 15
A little bit about me: full stack software dev who loves the frontend, a disabled activist for #Insulin4All (but I care about lots of disability justice issues!), an avid fan of fantasy novels, baking, and IndyCar racing, proud cat mom. That pretty much sums up what I tend to talk about online!
I was doing so good at not spending money this weekend, but…I caved a few times today 😂
Pleased to say mostly from small businesses (got my bread baking classes from KAB! Ordered a bunch of things from the Cookie Countess…are you sensing a theme?)
Gracie is already enjoying her cattasaurus tube
Pleased to say mostly from small businesses (got my bread baking classes from KAB! Ordered a bunch of things from the Cookie Countess…are you sensing a theme?)
Gracie is already enjoying her cattasaurus tube
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I was doing so good at not spending money this weekend, but…I caved a few times today 😂
Pleased to say mostly from small businesses (got my bread baking classes from KAB! Ordered a bunch of things from the Cookie Countess…are you sensing a theme?)
Gracie is already enjoying her cattasaurus tube
Pleased to say mostly from small businesses (got my bread baking classes from KAB! Ordered a bunch of things from the Cookie Countess…are you sensing a theme?)
Gracie is already enjoying her cattasaurus tube
I have to say, I really miss my cats and my bed. Can’t wait to be home on Sunday morning
November 29, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I have to say, I really miss my cats and my bed. Can’t wait to be home on Sunday morning
Have hooked my mom on GBBO by forcing her to watch Christmas specials 😂 but am I going to attempt Val’s chocolate cherry truffles wrapped in edible gold leaf? Definitely!
November 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Have hooked my mom on GBBO by forcing her to watch Christmas specials 😂 but am I going to attempt Val’s chocolate cherry truffles wrapped in edible gold leaf? Definitely!
Oh good. Seems like my brother’s whole house is coming down with something just in time for our flight home tomorrow
November 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Oh good. Seems like my brother’s whole house is coming down with something just in time for our flight home tomorrow
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It's common to hear "fully accessible" to describe products which pass WCAG 2.2 AA. But, are they really?
In this post, I explore 5 examples of why WCAG, as awesome as it is, is not a measure of great usability or performance.
www.craigabbott.co.uk/blog/2025/5-...
#accessibility #a11y #wcag
In this post, I explore 5 examples of why WCAG, as awesome as it is, is not a measure of great usability or performance.
www.craigabbott.co.uk/blog/2025/5-...
#accessibility #a11y #wcag
5 reasons why WCAG AA compliance does not mean your website is accessible
5 reasons why WCAG compliance does not mean accessible accessible
www.craigabbott.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
It's common to hear "fully accessible" to describe products which pass WCAG 2.2 AA. But, are they really?
In this post, I explore 5 examples of why WCAG, as awesome as it is, is not a measure of great usability or performance.
www.craigabbott.co.uk/blog/2025/5-...
#accessibility #a11y #wcag
In this post, I explore 5 examples of why WCAG, as awesome as it is, is not a measure of great usability or performance.
www.craigabbott.co.uk/blog/2025/5-...
#accessibility #a11y #wcag
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Hate to be posting this on a holiday, but there's been renewed interest in the CIA-backed Zero Units in Afghanistan. Here's a good summary of @propublica.org's 2022 reporting on the units and just some of the civilian casualties they were responsible for:
What We Know About U.S.-Backed Zero Units in Afghanistan
Deadly night raids. Faulty U.S. intelligence. A “classified” war loophole. Reporter Lynzy Billing’s investigation offers an unprecedented insight into the civilian casualties of Afghanistan’s Zero Uni...
www.propublica.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Hate to be posting this on a holiday, but there's been renewed interest in the CIA-backed Zero Units in Afghanistan. Here's a good summary of @propublica.org's 2022 reporting on the units and just some of the civilian casualties they were responsible for:
My pie hot take is that if your apple pie has allspice in it, it’s trash 🤷♀️
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
My pie hot take is that if your apple pie has allspice in it, it’s trash 🤷♀️
I gather we’re discussing pie. I was thinking earlier about some general pie tips as I baked 5 pies for an order this week. Like put a few folds in your pie dough! It brings together the dry bits, and really makes the layers pop! Just 3 or so - you don’t want it to get tough on you
November 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I gather we’re discussing pie. I was thinking earlier about some general pie tips as I baked 5 pies for an order this week. Like put a few folds in your pie dough! It brings together the dry bits, and really makes the layers pop! Just 3 or so - you don’t want it to get tough on you
My handyman is over taking care of a couple of things for me and Gracie is going absolutely hog wild getting into all his tools and having zoomies all over his work space. I keep hearing him say in the softest voice, “Miha, miha, miha” 😂
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
My handyman is over taking care of a couple of things for me and Gracie is going absolutely hog wild getting into all his tools and having zoomies all over his work space. I keep hearing him say in the softest voice, “Miha, miha, miha” 😂
Is there anything better than your kitten quietly curling up as close as possible to you?
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Is there anything better than your kitten quietly curling up as close as possible to you?
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Insulin should be free!
November 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Insulin should be free!
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
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Alice was an incredible person who worked hard to widen the path to liberation so others could follow. May we be called to rise up in the wake of her passing; may she rest in power.
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
November 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Alice was an incredible person who worked hard to widen the path to liberation so others could follow. May we be called to rise up in the wake of her passing; may she rest in power.
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Six young Black moms were allegedly killed by suspects who were on probation but not being monitored in person by probation officers because of a warrant out for their arrest.
Their deaths left 12 children without mothers.
In partnership with @wpln.bsky.social
Their deaths left 12 children without mothers.
In partnership with @wpln.bsky.social
She Begged for Help. This State’s Probation Gap May Have Put Her in Danger.
Tennessee probation officers pause in-person visits and home searches for offenders facing an arrest warrant. That reduced supervision can last for months. Temptress Peebles was one of six mothers who...
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Six young Black moms were allegedly killed by suspects who were on probation but not being monitored in person by probation officers because of a warrant out for their arrest.
Their deaths left 12 children without mothers.
In partnership with @wpln.bsky.social
Their deaths left 12 children without mothers.
In partnership with @wpln.bsky.social
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I am shooting my shot.
I love writing op-eds.
@teenvogue.com was my main outlet, but if there are any others (especially independently ran) that are looking for a contributing writer on race, gender, and the economy, I'd love to work with you.
Signed,
A Black woman who writes for the public
I love writing op-eds.
@teenvogue.com was my main outlet, but if there are any others (especially independently ran) that are looking for a contributing writer on race, gender, and the economy, I'd love to work with you.
Signed,
A Black woman who writes for the public
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I am shooting my shot.
I love writing op-eds.
@teenvogue.com was my main outlet, but if there are any others (especially independently ran) that are looking for a contributing writer on race, gender, and the economy, I'd love to work with you.
Signed,
A Black woman who writes for the public
I love writing op-eds.
@teenvogue.com was my main outlet, but if there are any others (especially independently ran) that are looking for a contributing writer on race, gender, and the economy, I'd love to work with you.
Signed,
A Black woman who writes for the public
In less than two hours my bloodsugar has dropped by over 300 points. So I feel fucking weird, thanks for asking! And no I don’t know why it did this, but if someone could figure it out and let me know, that would be great!
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In less than two hours my bloodsugar has dropped by over 300 points. So I feel fucking weird, thanks for asking! And no I don’t know why it did this, but if someone could figure it out and let me know, that would be great!
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When you actually think about how many issues are tied to disability you never think about, it’s intentional.
crutchesandspice.com/2025/11/11/c...
crutchesandspice.com/2025/11/11/c...
Capitalists Were Never Going To Protect Your Healthcare When Your Disablement Is For Profit
When I first began my career in disability advocacy as a professional, I was bright-eyed, believing that I would be working with the most vocal supporters of DEI and who rallied behind diversity as…
crutchesandspice.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
When you actually think about how many issues are tied to disability you never think about, it’s intentional.
crutchesandspice.com/2025/11/11/c...
crutchesandspice.com/2025/11/11/c...
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Since people in Congress folded to Velveeta Voldemort, I have to get back to the grind double time. My partner needs help. We are 54% to our goal.
I’ll have an update done tomorrow on the GoFundMe page, but if you would please share and or donate we would be grateful. Thanks. gofund.me/bb9182fa2
I’ll have an update done tomorrow on the GoFundMe page, but if you would please share and or donate we would be grateful. Thanks. gofund.me/bb9182fa2
Donate to Fundraiser for Paula Johnson's Medical & Recovery Fund, organized by Todd Libby
My name is Todd Libby, and I am starting this on the behalf of my… Todd Libby needs your support for Fundraiser for Paula Johnson's Medical & Recovery Fund
gofund.me
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Since people in Congress folded to Velveeta Voldemort, I have to get back to the grind double time. My partner needs help. We are 54% to our goal.
I’ll have an update done tomorrow on the GoFundMe page, but if you would please share and or donate we would be grateful. Thanks. gofund.me/bb9182fa2
I’ll have an update done tomorrow on the GoFundMe page, but if you would please share and or donate we would be grateful. Thanks. gofund.me/bb9182fa2
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If you know of anyone looking for internships or entry-level roles in tech, please share this with them!
Our newsletter for students from underrepresented groups is out!
✨ Internships from Panduit, LinkedIn, Trimble
👩🏻🎓 Early-career roles from Atlassians, Staples and more
⭐️ Technologists for the Public Good Mentorship Program
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#DiversifyTech
✨ Internships from Panduit, LinkedIn, Trimble
👩🏻🎓 Early-career roles from Atlassians, Staples and more
⭐️ Technologists for the Public Good Mentorship Program
➡ buff.ly/LOoNg7p
#DiversifyTech
Student Edition Issue #227
Connecting underrepresented students in tech with career opportunities
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November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you know of anyone looking for internships or entry-level roles in tech, please share this with them!
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no quote about the US political system has ever gone harder than this one
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
no quote about the US political system has ever gone harder than this one
I am never voting for TimKaine ever again and I have nothing else to say about that
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I am never voting for TimKaine ever again and I have nothing else to say about that
I made Portuguese chicken and rice from Recipetineats tonight and wow! This is so good. I can’t wait to eat more of this tomorrow!
November 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I made Portuguese chicken and rice from Recipetineats tonight and wow! This is so good. I can’t wait to eat more of this tomorrow!
This looks so cool! Why is my disabled craft baking? I’m supposed to be doing pie prep on Saturday 😭
🎨 Bring your rage, joy, & creativity to Disabled Rage: A Crafternoon!
Sat, Nov 8 | 2pm | MLK Library
An open art event inspired by the Not Without Us exhibit on disabled joy.
https://bit.ly/4odD2ob
Sat, Nov 8 | 2pm | MLK Library
An open art event inspired by the Not Without Us exhibit on disabled joy.
https://bit.ly/4odD2ob
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This looks so cool! Why is my disabled craft baking? I’m supposed to be doing pie prep on Saturday 😭
Successfully got Gracie to swallow her pain pill this morning! 💪
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Successfully got Gracie to swallow her pain pill this morning! 💪