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 Disability-Owned Business and highlights the people, tools, and stories driving accessibility forward. From the quiet choreography of caregiving to the overlooked importance of keyboard focus, these moments matter—and they’re worth sharing.

Pedal Point Certified with Disability:IN

I'm thrilled to announce that Pedal Point Solutions is now officially certified as a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) through Disability:IN. This milestone reflects our company’s deep commitment to inclusion, innovation, and lived accessibility expertise. As a blind-founded agency, Pedal Point helps organizations embrace accessibility as a catalyst for creativity, equity, and lasting impact—and this certification amplifies our ability to do just that.

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Recent articles from our blog

Disability pride: a thank-you to those who dance with us A heartfelt reflection on Disability Pride Month, unseen caregiving, and the quiet dance of support that makes independence possible. Join the dance

Don't lose focus Keyboard users rely on visible focus indicators—but many sites hide or remove them. Learn why focus state matters and how to design it right. Learn to stay focused

Accessibility around the web

​Accessible Color Palette Builder - Atul Varna (toolness) on Github

This tool makes it easy to find text and background color pairings that meet WCAG contrast requirements. Just paste in your brand palette, and it instantly shows which combos pass for normal and large text—no guesswork, no fiddling with sliders. It’s fast, free, and kind of addictive. Try it out and see which of your favorite colors play nice together.

​Eight Skunkworks Projects That Advance Accessibility Without Approval - Sheri Byrne-Haber

What if you didn’t wait for permission to make the web more accessible? These eight skunkworks projects prove that a little initiative—and a lot of heart—can drive big change, even under the radar. Let’s hear it for the rebels with a cause.

​Accessible Rickrolling - Heydon Pickering

Web accessibility means treating everyone comparably. So is a misleading label always a fail? Not necessarily. In this case, it’s never gonna let you down.

Have an amazing August!

Simon Miner Pedal Point Solutions

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Explore Case for Vision This stand transforms my iPhone into a hands-free magnifier--helping me read, explore, and stay independent wherever I go. Learn about Case for Vision

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