Torontonian bringing his Digital accessibility chops to the Silicon Valley. | Co-Founder of @gbla11yday & @gaadfdn | Views are my own.
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16 Jan 2021
Because shipping accessible code should be part of what you do naturally if you care about your craft as a front-end engineering pro #webdev #webdeveloper #appdev #iosdev #androiddev
16 Jan 2021
Gentle reminder: You don't need approval from your project manager, or client to make accessible products.
It is you not them who will write the code and design the product.
All you need to do is understand your area very well.
"Write right code & test"
#a11y
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Deadline July 10: release a digital product or #tech since January ‘24 where #accessibility was a core reqt and you included people w/ disabilities during the product development process? Learn more and apply for a 2026 Gaady Award gaad.foundation/what-we-do/g… #a11y #ux #design
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While there are still activities taking place to mark the 15th Global #Accessibility Awareness Day #gaad, save the date for next year‘s GAAD, which will be on Thursday, May 20, 2027. #a11y
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May 21
Great spending time with Global Accessibility Awareness Day co-founders @Jennison and @joedevon at Apple Park, as we celebrate the 15th annual #GAAD. Their work continues to motivate developers and teams at Apple to think deeply about technology, designed with everyone in mind.
ALT Joz stands in between Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon as the three chat in the hallway at Apple Park.
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5 Jun 2025
Know of #tech or a digital product, released since 2023, where #a11y was a core requirement throughout its #design and development? nominations for the 3rd Gaady Awards close June 30. Submission criteria and the application are at gaad.foundation/what-we-do/g… #ux #gaming #webdev
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Jennison Asuncion retweeted
15 May 2025
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD)! As we celebrate, we recognize the creators and developers doing the hard work of digital accessibility every day. To help accelerate your efforts, we just announced the axe MCP server. Learn more: deque.com/blog/one-click-fix…
ALT “For years, we’ve talked about the promise of ‘shifting left’—finding and fixing accessibility issues earlier in the process. With technologies like this, that promise has the opportunity to become a full reality. That’s when real change happens.” — Jennison Asuncion, Co-Founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day & the GAAD Foundation
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18 Nov 2024
Is your job focused on making #tech or digital products accessible and usable to people w disabilities?
We are partnering w/ @WebAIM to collect and share anonymized salary and other data w/ the 1st annual Global Digital #A11y Salary Survey (GDASS).
gaad.foundation/what-we-do/g… #ux
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31 Oct 2024
Seeing AI can now describe videos! Share short MP4 files, and hear descriptions of each scene. Early testers told us how it provided greater inclusion in group chats, reliving family memories, and understanding notifications from a doorbell camera. seeingai.com
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28 Oct 2024
I'm more than eager to be back in London at TechShare Pro 2024 speaking on 'How Does Change Happen?' Who else will be there? If you haven't yet registered, use the promo code JoinMeTSP25 for a 25% discount. techsharepro.performedia.com… #TechSharePro24
CC: @AbilityNet
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23 Oct 2024
It's official! Thanks to your support, we are going to the 2025 #SXSW Conference, sharing insights from the first Global Digital #Accessibility Salary Survey #GDASS. The foundation's @Jennison will be joined by our partner, @WebAIM's @Jared_W_smith. gaad.foundation/what-we-do/g… #a11y
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17 Oct 2024
AI doesn't have enough authentic disability data, and what there is, is often mislabeled.
Proud to announce new chapter in our partnership with @BeMyEyes, to train AI to be more inclusive for blind and low vision communities.
More 👇 aka.ms/AAsx8lv
ALT BeMyEyes logo on the left, and Microsoft logo (with four squares, red, green yellow and blue) on right
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7 Oct 2024
📢 The full lineup for GAconf USA has now been revealed, including several previously unannounced sessions!
gaconf.com/schedule/
28th-29th Oct, hybrid online & Redmond. Tickets on sale now, registration & info at GAconf.com
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
ALT #GAconf, IGDA-GASIG. Advancing accessibility for disabled players. Hybrid online & Redmond, October 28th - 29th 2024
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8 Oct 2024
Your Complete Guide to Web Accessibility Audits!
Discover the essential steps, tools, and best practices to effectively audit your website for Web Accessibility compliance.
digitala11y.com/a-definitive…
#A11Y #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility
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10 Oct 2024
New from me: The Humane AI Pin’s latest software update, out this week, sends a stark reminder that accessibility isn’t top of mind of neither Humane or the technology media alike.
forbes.com/sites/stevenaquin…
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9 Oct 2024
Proud that @TraveleyesLtd is featured in @guardian! Our mission to make travel accessible and enriching for both visually impaired and sighted travellers continues to grow.
@CButterwick's beautiful account of her Austrian adventure captures the essence of what we do - creating connections, breaking barriers, and opening up the world of travel to everyone.
From swimming in Alpine lakes to exploring Innsbruck's Golden Roof, it's heartwarming to see how our unique pairing system enhances the experience for all.
Thank you to our amazing VI and sighted travellers who make each trip special. And a big thanks to #TheGuardian for shining a light on inclusive travel.
Remember, at #Traveleyes, we don't just see the world - we experience it in all its rich, sensory glory.
Read the full article here: theguardian.com/travel/2024/…
#InclusiveTravel #Traveleyes #VisuallyImpairedTravel #ExperienceTheWorld
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9 Oct 2024
October is #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth!
Did you know Google has features that can help with reading and writing? Here are a couple tools that might be helpful:
- Read Aloud on Chromebooks: Have webpages read aloud to you, and customize the reading experience with options for speed, voice, highlighting and more. support.google.com/chromeboo…
- Voice typing: Write with your voice in Google Docs and other apps. support.google.com/docs/answ…
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8 Oct 2024
We’re thrilled to welcome Mark Zablan as Level Access’s new CEO! Zablan joins us with a wealth of experience scaling digital experience software companies and a deep passion for mission-driven work. Learn more in our press release: hubs.la/Q02SwTVR0
ALT Text reads: Mark Zablan joins Level Access as the new CEO, next to a professional photo of Zablan.
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25 Sep 2024
Feeling incredibly honored
25 Sep 2024
"I've always trusted my instincts & been willing to take calculated risks," says #Concordia50 @Jennison Asuncion, head of #Accessibility Engineering Evangelism at @LinkedIn . Learn about his path from @FASConcordia to digital #a11y. @gbla11yday @gaadfdn concordia.ca/cunews/offices/…
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11 Sep 2024
US residents with disabilities: Join an upcoming Google research study!
Are you living with low vision, blindness, or upper motor disabilities? Google invites you to participate in the "Google Ads PMax Research Study".
Study name: Google Ads PMax Research Study
Length of Study: 60 minutes
Study dates: September 16th and 20th.
Details:
- Testers must have experience using/creating Google Ads campaigns.
- If you are selected to participate you will be asked to join the session via the platform UserTesting.
- You will be required to have the Chrome app downloaded on your laptop/PC device.
- You will be asked to log into your Google Ads account.
Incentive: $100 USD
Location: Remote (USA only)
Link for participating: docs.google.com/forms/d/19sO…
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15 Aug 2024
Call for Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals for the 2025 CSUN #AssistiveTechnology Conference is NOW OPEN and closes on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Learn more and submit now at:
csun.at/C4PCW
#CSUNATC25 #a11y #Accessibility #AssistiveTech
ALT 40th Annual C S U N Assistive Technology Conference Logo
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