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Nick Freear ๐ŸŒป ๐ŸŒŽ (he/him)

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Cyclist, dad, hubbie. Accessibility & Usability Consultant @AbilityNet, views mine. Sometime Web developer, open-source advocate, stammerer/stutterer.

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To all who #stutter/#stammer/have a disfluency from a stammerer- I'm interested in how speech-enabled Chatbots Alexa Siri & automated phone systems impact you. I'd love your responses to these Qs.. @stammer @IrishStammering @bekindstammer @bsafell @BhamStammering @redefinestammer


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No, @microsoftedge is teaching people to abuse alt text. This is a train wreck of a campaign, doing more harm than good. Did it not cross your mind that social media marketers abusing in this way is already a problem? Well played whoever's stupid idea this was. #accessibility


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Are you the parent of a child who #stammers? ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Join us on Wednesday evening for our online support group, for the parents of pre-school and primary aged children to share their experiences. Find out more: ow.ly/stUs50G2cXC (Please share and retweet! ๐Ÿ“ฒ)

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So thrilled with my 2hr 14min finish time today at @RobinHoodHalf + Iโ€™ve raised over ยฃ600 for @stammer ๐Ÿ˜ญ Such an emotional day. Thanks to everyone who has sponsored me and supported me. ๐Ÿ’œ #robinhoodhalf

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First big jaunt for the bamboo bike and it went beautifully. Coastal tour of the northwest, & on to Scotland ๐Ÿšดโ˜€๏ธ @BambooBicycle #morecambe #troughofbowland #dumfriesandgalloway #arran

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Thanks for the iOS update @Apple @barbarawhye Now help make a real difference to the lives of people who stammer. Itโ€™s just how some people talk. #MoreInclusive #MoreJust. Get in touch with @stammer

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Take part in research into how voice assistant devices can be good or bad for people who #stammer, and get a free Google Nest and ยฃ25 Amazon voucher for your efforts. Find out more at ow.ly/wn2R50FyFfO

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Many of you will be aware we've been looking into the connection between the word "stammering" and the emoji, Woozy Face on Apple devices. ๐Ÿ“ฑ We've been contacted by hundreds of our Members. It's time to act. Read our Press Release at ow.ly/zjJW50FpD7I

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What we've learned so far: - Stackoverflow is down - Many other sites (including reddit and twitter) experience issues - Fastly seems to be the source of the issues (CORS errors) - Wait, did I say stackoverflow is down? Oh no oh shit GET TO THE BUNKER

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A shout to all involved in developing & using Augmentative & Alternative Communication - AAC ... because communication matters youtu.be/AAl-XKpZLg0 @Comm_Matters @AT_APPG happy #GAAD2021 ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜


Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD2021 Just found 50millionvoices.org "an ambitious global initiative seeking to transform the world of work for people who stutter" y/our voice matters! @50MillionVoices #Stammer #Stutter #Stamma ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ’–


Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD2021 - just found 50millionvoices.org "an ambitious global initiative seeking to transform the world of work for people who stutter" y/our voice matters! @50MillionVoices #Stammer #Stutter #Stamma ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ’–


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The lifeblood of the NHS is the staff. Some of them happen to be some pretty incredible people who stammer. Learn about them and celebrate their experiences and successes on the new NHS Stammering Network website nhsstammeringnetwork.uk/nhs-voices/

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Supported by @TSB Bank, applications are now open for our next free Practice #Interview event on 21 & 22 April. Info and applications below for people who #stutter and wonderful #allies who donโ€™t #Interviewees #Interviewers eventbrite.co.uk/e/practice-intโ€ฆ eventbrite.co.uk/e/practice-intโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿ“ข Last #Callforpapers for CALRG 2021 online conference! Deadline: 24 May 2021 โฐ Submission link: easychair.org/conferences/?cโ€ฆ We are inviting submission on any topics related to #edtech. Find out more: open.ac.uk/blogs/CALRG/?pโ€ฆ #CALRG2021



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Calling all #AssistiveTechnology peeps working in education - please spare 5-10 mins to help @AceCentre and @Tech_Ability1 understand #AT use in your setting: you'll be helping enhance future digital strategy, provision and training requirements. #A11y #Research #AssistiveTech

We are working with @AceCentre to get a picture of #AssistiveTechnology use and support in specialist settings. Please complete this short survey cranfielduniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6oโ€ฆ #AT #AssistiveTech #FE



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We are working with @AceCentre to get a picture of #AssistiveTechnology use and support in specialist settings. Please complete this short survey cranfielduniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6oโ€ฆ #AT #AssistiveTech #FE


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What better day to make sure your learning content usable for all students! #GAAD

#FixYourContent Day is today! Let's create accessible and more inclusive digital learning content across classrooms and institutions globally. If you are up to the challenge, Join now! buff.ly/3orGddM #GAAD

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Shout out to the amazing people who made Taylor happen ๐Ÿ˜Š @AuntyOof @nfreear @IETatOU @OU_WELS @emzbuckley @t1mc @wayneholmes #GAAD

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD2021 & @KellieMote, @T1mc, @KateMarburg & @PacoIniesto wrote a blog on unlocking access to support with AI & Taylor - a virtual assistant w/ innovative use of #AI! Read it here: bit.ly/3v5cxWl

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