Jennison Asuncion

Torontonian bringing his Digital accessibility chops to the Silicon Valley. | Co-Founder of @gbla11yday & @gaadfdn | Views are my own.

[Jennison Asuncion @Jennison]

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

[Neha Sharma @hellonehha]

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

[GlobalA11yAwarenessDay @gbla11yday]

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

[Greg Joswiak @gregjoz]

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.

[GlobalA11yAwarenessDay @gbla11yday]

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 https://t.co/WT8cKcvDA4 #ux #gaming #webdev

[Deque Systems @dequesystems]

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: https://t.co/X5JLfcHMv2

[Jennison Asuncion @Jennison]

Hey @JoeDevon, Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD @gbla11yday

[The GAAD Foundation @gaadfdn]

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).
https://t.co/TQYZl9fGLr #ux

[Saqib Shaikh @saqibs]

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. https://t.co/YzUlr3z6Kr

[Jennison Asuncion @Jennison]

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. https://t.co/RfZT6QT2Hd #TechSharePro24
CC: @AbilityNet

[The GAAD Foundation @gaadfdn]

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. https://t.co/TQYZl9geAZ #a11y

[Jenny Lay-Flurrie @jennylayfluffy]

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 👇 https://t.co/vWjz5A8cl1

[The Game Accessibility Conference @GA_Conf]

📢 The full lineup for GAconf USA has now been revealed, including several previously unannounced sessions!

https://t.co/5Qc5TAcrWW

28th-29th Oct, hybrid online & Redmond. Tickets on sale now, registration & info at https://t.co/Wc54mlHsuM
#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility

[DigitalA11Y @DigitalA11y]

Your Complete Guide to Web Accessibility Audits!

Discover the essential steps, tools, and best practices to effectively audit your website for Web Accessibility compliance.

https://t.co/pv3R7wOdZY

#A11Y #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility

[Steven Aquino (he/him) @steven_aquino]

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.

https://t.co/avVZy7AJI1

[Amar Latif OBE @AmarLatif_]

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: https://t.co/ozcvXYSdwc

#InclusiveTravel #Traveleyes #VisuallyImpairedTravel #ExperienceTheWorld

[Google Accessibility @googleaccess]

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. https://t.co/ZIb2uXuLP8

- Voice typing: Write with your voice in Google Docs and other apps. https://t.co/nopBap3vPE

[Level Access @LevelAccessA11y]

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: https://t.co/UPahh3BJ23

[Jennison Asuncion @Jennison]

Feeling incredibly honored

[Concordia Alumni @ConcordiaAlumni]

"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 https://t.co/8V73fWsfv8

[Google Accessibility @googleaccess]

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: https://t.co/D5p47xBZBu

[Center on Disabilities, CSUN @CSUNCOD]

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:
https://t.co/8gEKHVIRNR
#CSUNATC25 #a11y #Accessibility #AssistiveTech

[The GAAD Foundation @gaadfdn]

Key to our mission is engaging the mainstream tech industry on digital #a11y topics. Please help us do that by voting for our and our partner @WebAIM’s #SouthBySouthwest presentation: "Insights From the First Digital Accessibility Salary Survey" https://t.co/iGDxgBoT9W #SXSW