This week we delve into how public toilets influence access to public spaces and the need for inclusive design rooted in real user experiences. Gail Ramster discusses the UK's toilet map research, stigma hindering investment, & simple solutions for dignity. #InclusiveDesign buff.ly/XVF1EH8 #AXSChat

When the sun does come out it’s great to take a moment and enjoy the autumn colours in the garden.

Really interesting conversation with @ginabhawalkar.bsky.social about the recent Wave report on #Accessibility platforms www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...

So many people find themselves prescribed antidepressants at some stage in their lives. This study in the Lancet is really insightful and allows people to compare the side effects of different medications. #AXSChat www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The depth of colour on the leaves of this Acer “Okagami” is truly stunning.

Just released! I had an insightful conversation with @debraruh.bsky.social & Marc Haunschild on #AXSChat. We discussed: -The impact of the European Accessibility Act -AI & accessibility misconceptions -Collaboration for digital inclusion Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...

Can AI truly solve human loneliness? As tech rushes forward, we're seeing both promising innovations & concerning consequences. The real question isn't whether AI can replace human connection, but how we preserve what makes us human in an AI-powered world.#AIEthics www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...

Celebrate the WAD Fifth Anniversary with IAAP EU & EDF! 22 Sep: interactive workshop on WAD beyond WCAG (limited seats). 23 Sep: full-day event with best practices, panels & live Q&A. Free registration: https://f.mtr.cool/jfzitpkuiv #WAD #DigitalAccessibility

AI Training needs to reward different things if we want to avoid hallucinations techcrunch.com/2025/09/07/a...

On my new blog on @hackernoon.com we virtually travelled to Singapore. Moonlake Lee's Journey with ADHD and the Role of Technology. hackernoon.com/moonlake-lee... @judgewren.bsky.social @andydrc.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social

Twice as many people worldwide die from suicide as from homicide. On World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re revisiting this Guide on how to help your loved ones back from the brink #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Great to see this interview being picked up by other channels hackernoon.com/moonlake-lee... #AXSChat

My article on @hackernoon.com featuring our interview with @scopicengineer.bsky.social. Why Digital Accessibility Starts Within. hackernoon.com/why-digital-... @debraruh.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @axschat.bsky.social

Coming Friday, across Africa, young people with disabilities are pushing past barriers to enter the digital world — and thrive in it, reshaping what inclusion looks like. featuring @akwyz.com @neilmilliken.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social @irenembari-kirika.bsky.social

From Frustration to Delight: Real Accessibility Wins in Everyday Products www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo... via @akwyz of @EvidenLive on @Thinkers360 #DigitalTransformation #DiversityandInclusion #FutureofWork

From casino dealer to accessibility champion, Julia's journey shows how learning languages (both human and code) opens doors to digital inclusion. Her story proves that diverse backgrounds lead to innovative approaches in tech. Listen now! #AXSChat #accessibility www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...

#FF @jasmineeharris.bsky.social @angelamswinca.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @mgmpoppop.bsky.social @habengirma.bsky.social @mariatown.bsky.social @colinkillick.bsky.social @elenahung.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @akwyz.com @sfdirewolf.bsky.social @disabilityrightsca.bsky.social

Students from 29 countries learning how to lead diverse teams—this is how we prepare tomorrow's executives. The most successful businesses know inclusion isn't just nice—it's necessary for innovation and growth. What skills do you wish you'd learned in school? vimeo.com/1109026292?s... #AXSChat

From a side project to helping tens of thousands daily - Nagish is revolutionizing how deaf people communicate. Their thoughtful approach to tech design shows that accessibility can be both innovative and respectful. #AXSChat #accessibility www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...

Our national evaluation of the impact of home improvement services found that for every £1 spent on reducing the risk of falls, the NHS saves £1.10 on average. Making homes accessible not only improves people's lives but also takes the strain off of primary and secondary care services.

On surviving www.linkedin.com/posts/neilmi...

#FF @icarszoey.bsky.social @mariatown.bsky.social @jasmineeharris.bsky.social @xoulwing.bsky.social @angelamswinca.bsky.social @habengirma.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @rylinrodgers.bsky.social @mgmpoppop.bsky.social @christinamills.bsky.social @claudiasf.bsky.social @akwyz.com

If you like #history and are interested in the intersection of ancient societies and disability you’ll enjoy the latest #AXSChat podcast axschat.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...

What if fitness was built to meet you exactly where you are? Second Skin Society is bringing people with & without disabilities together through movement. Exercise shouldn't be about hating our bodies—it's about appreciating what they can do. #InclusiveFitness www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...

It’s been a wonderful few days of hiking in the stunningly beautiful Dolomite Mountains. Honestly I can’t recommend visiting this place highly enough. #Travel #Mountains #Meadow #Dolomites

“The real challenge for technologists is misunderstanding accessibility." jkatzaman.medium.com... #axschat featuring @akwyz.com @debraruh.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social

With my memoir, "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania," a chronicle of my battle with bipolar disorder about to be made into a feature film, I'm sharing this interview with Stephen Fry the English actor, comedian, writer, director, narrator, and broadcaster. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUpt...

Just had the best afternoon and evening chilling in my garden with one of my dearest friends Caroline Casey founder of @thevaluable500.bsky.social human contact is so important. #AXSChat

Enjoy colours and accessible design? Here’s a mosaic of 262 curated colours inspired by art, nature, travel and culture. They’re in rough rainbow order, and text is black or white depending on which has the best contrast. AndrewHick.com/colour 🌈 #colour #color #noAI

Check out the latest episode of #AXSChat with Iulia Brehuescu Accessibility lead at Sanofi www.buzzsprout.com/719037/episo...

So true #AXSChat

A6 we need to ensure that skills development initiatives are accessible so that people with disabilities in Africa have the same opportunities to join the digital economy as their non-disabled peers. #AXSChat

A3: We can provide technical expertise to help enhance product user experience, support in packaging for scale as well as provide financing to help bring products to market #AXSChat

A4: International partnerships should amplify local leadership, not replace it. The best ones offer funding, tech, and policy support—while listening first. True impact comes from collaborating, not dictating. 🌍🤝 #AXSChat #AccessibilityAfrica #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

A4: Sharing knowledge & best practices – some countries have decades of experience in accessibility. Opportunity for African countries to learn, adopt existing, and leapfrog with new innovations. Plus, ensure global accessibility policies extend to the African markets. #AXSChat

A1: We must ensure youth with disabilities in Africa have access to digital skills training. Digital literacy is fundamental to meaningful participation in today’s tech-driven world and key to unlocking opportunities in education, employment, and innovation #AXSChat

A2: Convening – Bringing together local, regional, and global stakeholders to share accessibility knowledge, foster collaboration, and support one another through the accessibility journey, for example, through platforms like the Inclusive Africa Conference. #AXSChat

Research has shown that disabled entrepreneurs need access to funding to grow their businesses, esp hiring that first employee, not to start. Starting capital is a plus not a necessity. Growth capital is a necessity.

A5 some African languages such as Swahili are spoken by very large numbers of people so make a good case for language model development that powers AT like text to speech & speech recognition. AI powered systems are now speeding up creation of models for less common languages & dialects. #AXSChat

A4 International partnerships are very useful in helping to scale, lets remember Africa is not homogenous so projects can be international within the continent. Funding from outside partners is useful of course but we always need to keep in mind the local context & work with the community. #AXSChat

A3 Support for entrepreneurs with disabilities starts with making the programs designed to support entrepreneurship accessible. We also need to find more dedicated early stage funding as many young disabled people won't ever get through the door of a Y-Combinator. #AXSChat

A2 Conferences like the Global Disability Summit held in Berlin this year brought together people from around the world to share what they are doing but we need to be sharing more frequently than every 3 years. We also need to be engaging with mainstream events rather than in an a11y bubble #AXSChat

A1 Ensuring digital accessibility around the world requires different approaches depending on the cultural, geographical and economic contexts. Africa is mobile 1st so we need to think of accessibility in the context of the small screen but there are big connectivity differences #AXSChat

The implications are profound. I agree that every single one of us should take the time to understand what information and control we are surrendering when we “put our brains in a jar” and allow #AI agents access to everything.

I don't have any concerns about talking about #ClimateChange and the need for #ClimateAction but #KatharineHayhoe suggested posting something here to highlight how where I live has been affected. showyourstripes.info/s/northameri...

I highly recommend this talk.

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s #AXSChat! Your insights, energy, and lived experiences make this space powerful. Grateful to Sabine @GariUpdates for sharing your journey and for the important work GARI is doing in accessibility. We keep learning together. 💙 #WeAreBillionStrong

a3 worked with it, then years later needdd it #axschat

A6: I do think ultimately it is about making sure that the incentives are aligned correctly. Starting with procurement, how do we make sure that people inside of organizations are incentivized to care about accessibility. #AXSChat

A6: Supporting internal advocates means amplifying their voices, celebrating their wins, and providing constructive feedback. Advocacy is a team effort, and systemic change takes time. Let’s focus on collaboration, not blame. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong