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The accessibility ripple effect

Issue #23 • 3 March 2026 Hey Reader. Accessibility is deeply personal. As someone who is blind, I live that reality every day. Lately, I’ve also been struck by how powerful accessibility solutions can be for the people closest to me as their lives evolve. My mom has been dealing with leg and back pain that limits how far she can walk and how long she can stand. A few months ago, we visited a specialty walking and running store to explore more supportive footwear, though she wasn’t quite sure...

2 days ago • 3 min read
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Issue #22 • 06 January 2026 Happy New Year, Reader! January always carries a quiet promise. A fresh calendar, a little extra light returning, and the sense that what we choose to invest in now can shape the year ahead. For me, 2026 is beginning with deeper roots in the disability community, and that feels like exactly the right place to start. This month, I’m stepping into several volunteer roles that align closely with Pedal Point’s mission to help people learn, practice, and experience...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read
A winter night illustration shows a silhouetted Santa riding in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer across soft icy-blue hills under a deep navy sky. Warm gold stars and a large gold moon shine above. Three gold pine trees stand on the hills. The greeting “Happ

Issue #21 • 9 December 2025 Hi Reader. Amazon's recent Black Friday color scheme was an interesting departure from holiday norms -- white text on an orange background (color hex code #F76201). This felt bright and cheerfully perched between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it also fell short of WCAG's minimum color contrast ratio for normal font sizes which likely made elements in its header navigation harder to read for many visitors. The company has since updated its palette to a...

3 months ago • 3 min read
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Issue #20 • 04 November 2025 Hi Reader. A few weeks ago, I attended a talk by author Andrew Leland and asked how he handles the anxiety that can come from awkward or embarrassing moments tied to disability. His blunt reply, “Just say ‘f**k it’ and move on,” was a bit shocking, but also revealing. Andrew is a member of the National Federation of the Blind, and while he seems to align himself with its principles of self-confidence and fierce independence, he also recognizes that the...

4 months ago • 2 min read
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Issue #19 • 07 October 2025 Hi Reader. Lately, I’ve been reminded how much stronger our ideas become when we build them together. Whether it’s creating an accessible video campaign with fellow disabled creatives or sharing stories on stage with others who’ve lived the experience, the whole truly becomes greater than the sum of its parts. This month’s Pedalpointer celebrates that spirit of collaboration—with a behind-the-scenes look at a set of inclusive marketing videos developed for a...

5 months ago • 2 min read
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Issue #18 • 02 September 2025 Hi Reader. As fall approaches, I’ve been busy giving the Pedal Point website a content refresh, and I want you to have the first look. One big update is a brand-new Services page, which lays out the full range of what our agency offers, from testing and remediation to training, consulting, and accessible website builds. Each service has its own page with more details, and I’d love your impressions, especially if you use assistive technology, since your...

6 months ago • 2 min read
White silhouettes of a man and a woman dance beneath the Disability Pride flag. The man is holding a red-tipped cane in one of his hands.

Issue #17 • 05 August 2025 Hi Reader. July was Disability Pride Month, and it got me reflecting on the power of story. I recently attended a local event where disabled storytellers shared moments of vulnerability, humor, and grit—and I even ended up telling one of my own. Our lived experiences aren’t just valid; they’re powerful tools for shifting mindsets, building empathy, and shaping more inclusive spaces. This month’s Pedalpointer celebrates Pedal Point’s new certification as a...

7 months ago • 2 min read
Two illustrated posters contrast the words “but” and “and” using stick figures. The left poster, red, slightly tilted, and partially obscured by the one on the right, shows two angry stick figures standing back-to-back with arms crossed and the word “but.

Issue #16 • 8 July 2025 "Buongiorno Reader! I just got back from a trip to the beautiful region of Tuscany in Italy, where I put a pair of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to the test as assistive tech. A blind colleague had called them a game-changer, so I was curious to see how they'd work for me. They showed promise—translating signs, answering location-based questions, and capturing hands-free photos and videos while tandem biking or climbing a bell tower. But the fit was off, and like most...

8 months ago • 2 min read
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Issue #15 • 03 June 2025 Hi Reader. Today is my 50th birthday. I’ve been reflecting on the gap between what I expected from life and what it’s actually given me. Some dreams are still out there. Some chapters closed in ways I didn’t anticipate. But along the way, I’ve been surprised—again and again—by grace, resilience, and the quiet beauty of the unexpected. I thought I'd have more certainty by now—more answers, more clarity. But what surprises me is how confident I am in the right things:...

9 months ago • 2 min read
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Issue #14 • 06 May 2025 Hi Reader. Big news from Pedal Point HQ: I’ve officially transitioned to doing digital accessibility work full time! I've dreamed of striking out with Pedal Point like this for years, and now that it's happened, I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm awake. It’s an absolute blast to have the freedom to focus all my energy on teaching, equipping, and collaborating with people to make the web a more inclusive place. Whether I’m engaging clients, delivering trainings, or...

10 months ago • 1 min read