Reading Time: 5 minutesLast week, I was in Newcastle attending the Access: Given conference. I had a really good day. I’m not new to accessibility and inclusion, but I still learned a few things and it’s always great to be with like-minded people. It’s just one day and single track, so you don’t… Read More »Access Given, a one-day accessibility conference
Reading Time: 2 minutes5 years ago, I wrote about an invisible side of M.E. A lot has changed since, for me but also in terms of research. This is a very short post, but an optimistic one. I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in November 2024, got a treatment, stopped eating sugar… Read More »It can get better (an ME/CFS update)
Reading Time: 4 minutesOnce again, a year ago, I would not have been able to predict where 2025 would take me. It has been a good year (well: for me… I’m fully aware of the state of the world!). I’ve been through some big changes in terms of work and health. Looking back… Read More »A lot of changes in 2025
Reading Time: 11 minutesThis year at SDinGOV, I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with so many people in person, more than the talks if I’m honest. I was there the 3 days and got to chat with many current and ex colleagues. Out of all the conferences I attend, this one… Read More »SDinGOV 2025 – My highlights
Reading Time: 8 minutesService designers often use mappings to communicate about their design. But many people can’t engage easily with a visual, especially a complex map. In this blog post, I explain how to use alternative formats for your mapping to help stakeholders engage with them. How a service designer can contribute to… Read More »Helping people to engage with your mappings
Reading Time: 8 minutesI’m giving a talk soon and I’ve been trying to find a good way to provide an accessible alternative format for the slides. This post explains various things I’ve explored. Context I’ve been asked to speak at Agile Manchester. It’s a talk about inclusion that I’ve given before at SDinGOV,… Read More »Alternative format for slides
Reading Time: 6 minutesOver the years, I’ve switched tools and services when I felt they were run in a way I could not support anymore. It’s not always easy. But these days, it feels important to re-assess our choices and switch to more ethical options where possible. Messaging: moving from WhatsApp to Signal… Read More »Switching tech tools and services
Reading Time: 5 minutesI had a diabetes diagnosis last November. There are a few recipes I use a lot now, part of my new diet: low calories, low carbs. Cottage cheese with garlic and mint Very simple to do if you have a good mixer. It’s a nice dip and good substitute for… Read More »Bunch of recipes
Reading Time: 5 minutesI’ve had to deal with a lot of unexpected things in the past few months. I had time to reflect about what enables me to make changes and how this has evolved over the years. My last contract terminated earlier than planned. Like many people, I should have resumed work… Read More »Recognising what enables me to make changes
Reading Time: 9 minutesFor a long time I thought I knew about accessibility and inclusion. But like for many subjects, once you start learning, you realised there is a lot more to it. We still often stay at the surface on these subjects. This blog post will try to show other layers so… Read More »Different levels of inclusion awareness