Test Analyst learning to test web #a11y. Partially deaf since birth. Loves walking in the countryside, history, nature and family history research.
Dorset, England
Joined July 2009
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Debs the explorer 💙 retweeted
Happy International Women’s Day! 💙
This year during #IWD2023 we aim to follow #EmbraceEquity and raise awareness of the difference between Equality and Equity and the importance of inclusion to ensure an equal outcome for everyone.
Careers with us:
bit.ly/3Dlmpyk
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#joinin pleas don’t let the next couple of days trouble your mindset however if you need support these places can help@those of you in the U.K. plus my DMs are open #mentalhealthmatters
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Your local Wiltshire Library has free Warm Packs which include a blanket, hot water bottle and thermal mug. Just pop in to your local library and ask at the counter – there are no eligibility rules. Please pass this on to anyone you feel would benefit.
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1/8 It’s Children in Need season. I always feel like an absolute grinch critiquing it because it’s so beloved and obviously raises much needed cash. But my ick outweighs my discomfort at being impolite so here we go (a thread)
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I am officially no longer the Engineering Manager for the Accessibility Experience Team at Twitter. I have words. 🧵
Debs the explorer 💙 retweeted
BREAKING: Germany has just announced UNLIMITED public transport anywhere in the country will cost just £1.40 PER DAY.
Officials say the policy is aimed at cutting CO2 emissions and helping with the cost of living.
Anyone else think our government should do something similar?
Debs the explorer 💙 retweeted
ok @joinmastodon, if you're serious about #accessibility an entire team just became available to you. Your move.
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Don't hug the kerb.
Cyclists may sometimes choose to ride in the centre of a lane. Not to deliberately slow drivers, but to increase visibility and ensure cars can only overtake when safe to pass.
📸: @davewalker
ALT Road positioning cartoon from Dave Walker
Debs the explorer 💙 retweeted
Trying to find a birth record of my gt grandfather Alfred bates born august 1880 hillingdon middlesex.also trying to find him in 1881 and 1891 census 🙁 Any help greatly appreciated #ancestryhour
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‘SORT IT OUT.’ Thank you to @TheLastLeg for sending out a message to @Channel4 for deaf folk who are missing their subtitles.
Remarkably, @AdamHillsComedy lifting these boards is the only accessible bit of C4 for the last two weeks…
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Cycling is an easy way to save fuel.
Over 70% of trips are under five miles - distances many of us could easily make by bike. But the UK does need to invest to make cycling a more attractive option if driving is to stop being the default: bit.ly/3ixYHYg
📷: @davewalker
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A #Genealogy Fairy Tale. Once upon a time there was a genealogist who was trapped in a castle...
