Accessibility Consultant and Advocate, ex web developer and designer (views my own). Dancer. Chorister. Traveller. Pratchetteer. Munchkin.
Joined July 2015
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
26 Feb 2025
"Accessibility isn't just about having the right component. It's about how they are used and in what context. You can't put wheels on a rocket and expect it to fly." -Sayali Bharambe, Experience Designer, Deutsche Telekom deque.com/axe-con/sessions/f… #axecon
ALT Sayali presenting virtually from axe-con
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
27 Feb 2025
“Resiliency needs to be a community, not a callus.” - Eric Bailey, Senior Designer, Accessibility & Design Systems, GitHub deque.com/axe-con/sessions/i… #axecon
ALT Eric presenting virtually from axe-con
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
27 Feb 2025
“We wanted to reframe disability for those with and without disabilities. But we also wanted to start conversations. And I know that we have.” - @JimLeBrecht, Producer, Director, Disability Rights Activist, and Filmmaker deque.com/axe-con/sessions/c… #axecon
ALT Jim and Patrick presenting virtually from axe-con
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27 Feb 2025
A wonderful concluding session to this #axecon. Jim LeBrecht and Patrick Sturdivant exchanging stories that impacted their lives, and consequently ours.
#accessibility is about everyone. The truly blind are those who can't see that.
Looking forward to 'Change Not Charity'.
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
25 Feb 2025
📢 First speakers announced for GAconf Europe! @Melody_Pow, @HereLiesStacey. @TheWobblyGamer. @SearraLeishman, @RadderssGaming, and @TheSlasherChick. Many more to come!
14th-15th April, hybrid online & London. Tickets on sale now, registration & info at GAconf.com
ALT #GAconf, IGDA-GASIG. Advancing accessibility for disabled players. Hybrid online & Redmond, October 28th - 29th 2024
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
25 Feb 2025
Here we go!
Ability Summit registration open now.
March 18. See you there.
Link: aka.ms/AbilitySummit
ALT Ability Summit page. Top left, Microsoft logo. Words in middle: Ability Summit Register now. aka.ms/AbilitySummit March 18 2025. Background is light blue, on right there is a 'wave' in multicolours, blue, pink, white, yellow and purple.
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
26 Feb 2025
"Many folks are confused and focused on EAA exceptions. I would dare to say that even if you aren't in scope, you need to explore the benefits of accessibility." - Inmaculada Placencia, Senior Expert on Disability, The European Commission
deque.com/axe-con/sessions/e… #axecon
ALT "Many folks are confused and focused on EAA exceptions. I would dare to say that even if you aren't in scope, you need to explore the benefits of accessibility." - Inmaculada Placencia
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26 Feb 2025
"When something breaks, it's sometimes useful because pain based learning is sometimes the only way that organizations change." Great #axecon reminder from Neil Millikan not to break / sacrifice yourself for org #accessibility. It won't get you the resources or support you need.
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
25 Feb 2025
“If there’s anything we’ve learned from the fight for civil rights for persons with disabilities, it’s that every single one of us makes a difference. Every single one of us can drive change to happen.” - Senator Tammy Duckworth deque.com/axe-con/sessions/a… #axecon
ALT “If there’s anything we’ve learned from the fight for civil rights for persons with disabilities, it’s that every single one of us makes a difference. Every single one of us can drive change to happen.” -Senator Tammy Duckworth
ALT Tammy Duckworth and Tony Coelho presenting virtually from axe-con
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25 Feb 2025
"Speak up to power. Don't be afraid to speak up to power. All they can do is say, no. You have the right and the obligation to ask and to some extent demand your rights." Ted Coelho and Senator Tammy Duckworth rounding up #axecon day 1 with a rallying call for #accessibility
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25 Feb 2025
When there's no accessible option "it sends a message that I do not matter... #Accessibility is everything... It's important and informs every thought and activity we have... [WCAG] standards are the ground floor and there's always room for advancement." Alice Wong #axecon
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
30 Dec 2024
It’s our last programme of 2024 and Access All has had quite the year. Here’s a little Christmas treat for you. Listen below to hear our highlights.
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
21 Dec 2024
Over the past few months, TPGi's Tj Squires has been incorporating generative AI into his workflow as an Accessibility Engineer, and there are three vital ways in which it has provided great aid.
Read the full article: hubs.li/Q030kDtn0
#Accessibility
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
19 Dec 2024
In case you missed it, @sightlessKombat talks about his experiences, advocacy, and work as an accessibility consultant for video games in the latest episode of the Real People, Real Stories Podcast.
Check out Episode 4 now: hubs.li/Q030cNKB0
#Accessibility #A11y
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
19 Dec 2024
Wrap up your year with an overflowing edition of Accessibility Reads from Deque SVP Matthew Luken! Watch the video, follow the links, and enjoy all the compelling stories from the world of accessibility! deque.com/blog/accessibility… #a11y
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
20 Dec 2024
“Opportunity is something that everyone needs” - @chrismccausland explains the real message behind the winner’s speech he gave after he clinched the Strictly trophy
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
18 Dec 2024
"It was a hell of a ride!"
Strictly star @chrismccausland on:
⭐Dancing
⭐Conquering self-doubt
⭐And smacking Lee Mack in the face while trying to do a high-5 (all in the name of art)
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kcx4…
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
15 Dec 2024
After 14 years The Times journalist, Melanie Reid, has written her final edition of Spinal Column, and explains why she wanted to share her experience of becoming tetraplegic
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
16 Dec 2024
“With opportunity, support and determination, anything can happen.” I cannot stop thinking about @chrismccausland saying that on live, prime-time telly. The dancing was amazing. The emotion was amazing. But that was the absolute best line in the show. I might make it my ringtone.
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Emma Pratt Richens retweeted
12 Dec 2024
What's next for #accessibility in @MicrosoftTeams.
New features that will benefit us all.
Check it out👇: techcommunity.microsoft.com/…
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