Brent Shiver

Accessibility advocate and software engineer seeking a world that adheres to universal design principles and more leveled playing field. Opinions are my own.

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Proud to be part of the journey on developing the toolkit and solutions to make the world more #accessible

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

A powerful video by Deaf girl regarding inaccessible @Instagram videos.  @fbaccess can you help resolve?

[Sheena McFeely @SheenaMcfeely]

For over 30 years, DHH people fought for captioning. More people r now relying on technology during coronavirus. Shaylee Mansfield, Deaf girl, had enough! She sends a loud message to @instagram to add #instacaptioning on their platform for over 400 Deaf & hard of hearing people.

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Check out an excellent blog by @agentcoco on how we looked past our preferred communication methods as we collaborated. Having different perspectives from diverse backgrounds can add value to creating better @IBM products and solutions thru #a11y work @IBMAccess #IDPD2019

[Alexandra Grossi @agentcoco]

Happy #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisability! I wrote a post for @IBMAccess about working with @brentshiver. We are differently d/Deaf, but we are both passionate about accessibility. Our diverse abilities are an asset - both for our teams and our work. https://t.co/w6aqO2Mt3u

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Looking forward to giving the talk with @agentcoco at #CSUN2020! @CSUNCOD @IBMAccess #inclusiveIBM

[Alexandra Grossi @agentcoco]

Thrilled that my CSUN submission with @brentshiver was accepted! We'll be presenting how tech companies can leverage the insights of Employees with disabilities. #CSUN2020

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

All ready for the @RITNTID job fair! #inclusiveIBM @IBM

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Happy to see coverage on use of full-time #ASL interpreters at tech companies, reminiscent of days at Lucent Technologies where 25 #deaf employees worked, supported by four staff interpreters https://t.co/k8FfW8CpMB

[Sarah Kim ♿️ @beingsarahkim]

It was an honor to interview @amazon's art director @MichaelANesmith and his colleagues about its ASL Interpreter Program. My latest for @Forbes:
https://t.co/2U0nw8VjAq

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Congratulations to @SheenaMcfeely on the #SXSW19 Community Service Award for making an impact on #Deaf literacy and awareness thru her @ASLNook work!

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

#AmplifyATX has begun! Please check this out, we have until 6 pm #Austin time tonight to make a donation to @_LanguageForAll! Let's go! #TSD #Deaf #LoveTitos @ILH_IGH

[TSD Foundation @_LanguageForAll]

Did you know that @TitosVodka has pledged to add $5 to every @ILH_IGH donation (up to $10,000) that includes #LoveTitos in the message? Learn more about how you can make your donation go further on our #AmplifyATX profile page: https://t.co/8vgOVsrPUB #amplify #TSDF #TSD

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Great stuff showing #EveryoneCanCode! Also check out #ASL dictionary of computer science terms https://t.co/lYgLsiqHss ht @Mimsbees

[CSD @ThisIsCSD]

To learn more about our #LetUsWork campaign visit https://t.co/Lv6IyDv85z

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

@runhappylife From my job-seeking experience, I usually find it helpful to give them a heads up so they can work with whatever your requirements are. I believe that's a risk worth taking since you only need one job and you want it at a company that welcomes and appreciates diversity.

[Kelly Churchill @kellymchurchill]

@runhappylife @MylesBorins Reach out to me on LinkedIn. I am a development manager at IBM. IBM has practices around hiring and accommodations for deaf people. I can connect you with potential roles. @IBMAccess

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Heartwarming and beautiful display of connection through #ASL

[Allstate Sugar Bowl @SugarBowlNola]

During a #SugarBowl hospital visit, @TexasLonghorns TE Andrew Beck realized that a patient and his family were all hearing impaired. He knew just what to say (and sign)...

📽: @caraline_gaston

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Been there, done that.

[Sheena McFeely @SheenaMcfeely]

Here we go again! My kids wanted to see a movie on the big screen, we gave in. Only 1 captioning device available. My husband, daughter, and I ended up sharing. The last 30 minutes, captions went missing. #accessibilityforall #opencaptionsnow #fail

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Check out my blog/vlog written/signed in observation of the Dec 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities https://t.co/xGVlKNS3NX #IDPD #IDPD2018 @IBMAccess #InclusiveIBM

[Jessica Kellgren-Fozard @JessicaOOTC]

If you're in need of a chuckle, Google Search is here for you!😂

Why is the top one 'drive'?! Is that really the question hearing people most want answered?! 🤷‍♀️

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Modeling the Speed and Timing of #ASL to Generate Realistic Animations selected for the #assets2018 best paper award! @RITNTID @CAIRLab_RIT

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Discussing how we can improve readability and understandability of automatic captions by adding punctuation and segmentation based on speech pauses #assets2018 @IBMAccess @IBMResearch

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Celebrating #assets2018 20th conference since 1994 + Larwan Berke’s birthday!

[Brent Shiver @brentshiver]

Are calculating severity scores on Web accessibility issues feasible? @sharitrewin of @IBMAccess @IBMResearch shares the findings with #assets2018 attendees via poster presentation