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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹

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UX / Accessibility Consultant / Latinx / 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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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Feb 28

🎸🎤 What happens when a bunch of #accessibility nerds try to start a band? You get Aria-Live—the group that never was... until now! 🎶♿

From screen reader vocals to an EAA anthem, this is accessibility like you've never heard before. 🔊🚀

Sing along 👉 medium.com/flight-studi... #A11y #Music

Aria-Live: The Band That Never Was… Now Is (Sorta)

Some bands form in garages. Some in high school. And some… Over casual chats about web accessibility and screen readers.

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · 2d

This is a wonderful group to volunteer your time with. 💕🎮

Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · 2d

Lend your expertise to our Make Games program! We're looking for mentors (remote) and lecturers (Montréal):

🔹 1 Godot programmer
🔸 1 GameMaker programmer (urgent)
🔹 1 Pixel Art lecturer for Oct 10th
🔸 1 UI/UX lecturer for Oct 15th

Honorarium provided. More info: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...

Devenez mentor Pixelles // Become a Pixelles mentor

****[EN FRANÇAIS PLUS BAS]**** Thank you so much for signing up as a mentor. Sharing your experience and offering your support is an invaluable part of our program. Mentors are expected to check-in wi...

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Adrian Roselli @aardrian.bsky.social · 2d

Holy shit, #Webflow.

I understand you may not have anyone on staff to review this LLM-generated ARIA explainer, but you’ve mostly just convinced me your product is a lawsuit-in-waiting.

I’m sorry most of your customers won’t recognize that.

webflow.com/blog/how-to-...

#accessibility #a11y #ARIA

Many assistive tools, such as screen readers and voice control, better engage with websites when the HTML includes ARIA rules — telling a screen reader, for example, where a button is or what it does so visitors with visual disabilities can still use it.

Why use ARIA? Using ARIA in your code gives a wider audience access to your content. It can also ensure your projects comply with web accessibility rules like the WCAG, another WAI best practice.

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 2d

Tech rights are workers' rights. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

What Europe’s New Gig Work Law Means for Unions and Technology

At EFF, we believe that tech rights are worker’s rights. Since the pandemic, workers of all kinds have been subjected to increasingly invasive forms of bossware. These are the “algorithmic

www.eff.org

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 2d

This has always been a extremely tiny screeching minority demanding that their bigotry dictate that no one else's children can learn of the existence of LGBTQ people.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 2d

1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.

Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.

Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.

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Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To

After SCOTUS gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education, Montgomery County, Maryland is reporting only 43 families took them up on it.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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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"

Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Image of Neo stopping a lot of bullets"

Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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image of movie poster with close up of Angela with natural pool with waterfall behind her and movie title and credits."

Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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Image of Finn hugging Jake who is massive, and Jake hugging Finn."

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Image of Ariel (the Little Mermaid) holder herself up on top of a rock outside of the sea."

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

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Image of animated wolverine laying in bed looking at a photo in a frame"

Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Sep 2

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.

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Image of Jack and Rose after the Titanic sinks"

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Aug 26

This WaPo piece about the Airbnb/DOGE guy who is now the head of design in government ignores that:
*DOGE fired the actual talented design people in government, including Social Security!
*IRS had a beautifully designed tax filing system that DOGE killed
*USDS already did online passport renewals

The daily digital interactions its web designers are tasked with improving include paying a student loan, renewing a passport, planning trips to national monuments, managing social security payments and filing taxes.

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 26

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.

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Image of Psyduck standing with hands on his head"

Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 21

My go to! I love this Badger!

Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · Aug 21

Google, Meta, and Amazon are among the top companies tracking you across the web. By automatically blocking their trackers, Privacy Badger makes it harder for Big Tech companies to profit from your personal information. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Online Tracking is Out of Control—Privacy Badger Can Help You Fight

Every time you browse the web, you're being tracked. That’s why EFF created Privacy Badger, a free, open source browser extension used by millions to fight corporate surveillance and take back

www.eff.org

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Aug 21

Cameron Cundiff talks about A11y Agent, a unique tool that combines traditional programming, AI prompting, and human judgment to accelerate the accessibility remediation process. Read or listen to the podcast. equalentry.com/ai-accessibi...

#Accessibility
#Podcast
#AI

Screenshot of a11y agent command-line code in action.

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.

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Image of Shrek with fingers coming at you"

Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 14

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.

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Image of Carmy aka Chef holding his head looking stressed"

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Marijn - ActiveB1t @abitofaccess.com · Aug 13

I'm not surprised the impressions of Drag X Drive are less than positive.

As I touched on in my Switch 2 review, Ninty's nifty mouse functions lack the responsiveness needed for players with limited mobility.

Physical movements need to be much bigger to be effective, limiting who can use it well.

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹 @rodrigosanchez.bsky.social · Aug 5

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.

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Image of Pooh with hand full of honey"

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