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Discussion on: I am a web developer, hard of hearing, and an a11y advocate, Ask Me Anything!

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Ashlee (she/her)

Hello, new friend! It's hard to meet people like us in general! I'm starting a new job soon and I met a woman there who just got hearing aids. I have never met another woman outside of my family with hearing aids, so it's super cool that I'll be working with one!

As for the world of web dev... I'm pretty comfortable for the most part. The most frustrating thing in this regard is when people try to tell me how to feel about a11y.

We're rare gems. 💎

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Craig Butcher

It’s clear we are passionate about a11y and for everyone else, it is an afterthought. Yet it is worth discussing about and implementing it as we go along. Have fun in your new job and always see it like a playground!!

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Ashlee (she/her)

I’m working on an embroidery piece that addresses just this. I’ll make sure to share with you when I’m done! It’s gonna be a real good one. 😈 and thank you!!