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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC

@chrisjholloway.bsky.social
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Head of Accessibility at Recite Me. As a digital accessibility leader, I create conditions for people to thrive by building confident teams, clear strategies & inclusive experiences. I lead with a people first mindset helping others navigate accessibility.

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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Had some fun today… Inclusive onions dancing in a line. I’ve have the tune stuck in my head all day! youtu.be/v5Qe8qiK-Ns?...
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Hot Dog Accessibility Crew
YouTube video by Chris Holloway
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Disney is bringing songs from its latest animated films to life in sign language versions. Wow! Video ID: A compilation of short Disney animations along side real sign actors, the animations are being created and are using sign language (ASL). #Accessibility #Disney #SignLanguage #Inclusion #ASL
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Flip your mouse upside down & use your non-dominant hand. It forces imprecision and quickly reveals targets that are too small, too close, or only usable under perfect conditions. Accessible design shouldn’t rely on pixel-perfect aim. #Accessibility #A11y #UX #WCAG22
Computer mouse back to front
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Ever tested drag-and-drop or target sizes on a wet phone? ☔️ In the real world it’s: Commuter travelling in the rain Parent juggling a toddler Worker in gloves That “big enough” button? Suddenly not. Accessibility means designing for the messy, unpredictable moments. #Accessibility #UX #Inclusive
Phone screen with water on
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Accessibility is rewarding but draining. Burnout is real. The golden rule? Look out for your fellow advocates: notice dips, share the load, celebrate wins. Accessibility is a long game we can’t carry it alone. #Accessibility #Inclusion #Wellbeing
A heart on wood
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
If I could give my younger self 3 tips on starting in accessibility: 1. Momentum over perfection, small wins matter. 2. Your voice can often help more than any tool. 3. Keep experimenting, playful tests reveal big insights. What advice would you give your younger self? #Accessibility #UX
Back to the future
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I’ve hacked my Stream Deck into an accessibility audit control panel From instant WCAG links to JS bookmarklets, NVDA launch, hex pickers + modal escapes no more tool-hopping or hand yoga. Total game changer. Anyone else doing this? 👀 #Accessibility #DevTools
Stream deck device
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I test accessibility by switching websites to a language I don’t know. It forces me to rely on layout, structure, and visual cues. If I can still navigate, it’s a good sign of intuitive design plus, I’m learning some French! #Accessibility #UX #Inclusion
Drop down on screen showing different language selections.
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
When I test with a screen reader, I cover my screen with a towel before loading. Why? Because seeing the layout first gives clues about structure and hierarchy that can bias testing. Listening without visuals shows how well the content stands on its own. #Accessibility #UX #Design #Disability
Towel covering computer screen
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Would love to see others home setups… here’s mine My favourite part is the heated desk mat and pads and overhead light bar.
Chris’s desk with dual monitor and laptop set up.
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Truly inspiring!
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Would really like to be able to add my job role and company to my profile in a searchable field rather than just in the description. > Job Role (Optional) > Company (Optional) @jay.bsky.team is this something that is on the roadmap? #BlueSky
Mock up of profile page with additional job role and company fields added.
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
So… Gotham is in need of help from Batman… but somebody moved the Bat-signal. WCAG 2.2, 3.2.6 Consistent help. Help mechanisms (including chat bots) should occur in the same order relative to other page content, unless a change is initiated by the user. #Accessibility
Batman stop on top of building looking at bat signal, Imagine if the bat-signal was in a different place every night...
(WCAG 3.2.6 consistent help)
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
I wanted to share ‘Beta’ release of my QuizA11y ‘Accessibiliy Quiz App’. www.quiza11y.com Still lots of work to do and it’s far from perfect. I created it to help me learn when more easily with an element of gamification. #Accessibility
iPad with accessibility quiz open on screen
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Accessible headings matter! Use clear, descriptive text, ensure proper hierarchy (H1 > H2 > H3), and avoid skipping levels. This helps everyone, including screen reader users, navigate with ease. #Accessibility
Hierarchy, titles and headings used incorrectly cause accessibility nightmares
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Rule number one… never give up when you are trying establish or grow and expand an accessibility champion or advocates network! An Accessibility Champion never gives up on their mission to recruit more accessibility advocates! #Accessibility
An Accessibility Champion never gives up on their mission to recruit more accessibility advocates!
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
This is what your customers who may be using assistive technology experience when you place inaccessible cookie banners on your website... Inaccessible Cookie Banner I'm blocking an amazing view of Tower Bridge! Image Description: Virtual cookie banner blocking view #Accessibility
Text This is what your customers who may be using assistive technology experience when you place inaccessible cookie banners on your website...
Inaccessible Cookie Banner
I'm blocking an amazing view of Tower Bridge!

Chris holding card in from of tower bridge with 
Click here...
Configure cookies
Read more
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
REMEMBER 💭 Stop apologising to others for being you.. Instead, focus on just being YOU! #Inclusion
REMEMBER
Stop apologising to others for being you.. 

Instead, focus on just being YOU!
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
What is assistive technology? Business Disability Forum Resource businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/resource/tec... Listen to Lucy Ruck from The BDF discuss the toolkit to Paul Bepey youtu.be/o2padh9T3mo #Accessibility #Technology #Assistive #BDF
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What is assistive technology
YouTube video by Business Disability Forum
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
This still gives me goose bumps and I smile every second of the way through because this was EPIC! Video description: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Salsa to Down under by Med at Work BBC Strictly 2024 #Accessibility #AssumeThatICan youtu.be/kZvqzDVFGyY?...
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Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Salsa to Down Under by Men At Work ✨ BBC Strictly 2024
YouTube video by BBC Strictly Come Dancing
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Positive potato I may be a tiny potato, but I believe in you. Go do your thing!
Potato teddy wording Positive potato
I may be a tiny potato, but I believe in you. Go do your thing !
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Check this out a Neurodivergent Communication Board at a park in the village of Skelmorlie UK. It even has information about what is neurodiversity and why use boards. Well done village of Skelmorlie 🙌 #Neurodivergent #Neurodiverse #Accessibility #Neurodiversity Image Credit: Pauline Stewart
Neurodivergent Communication Board
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Love 💙 the fact that I can now just follow the hashtag #Accessibility in my feed! Much easier Liking the platform so far @jay.bsky.team just need to double down on the other accessibility requirements. Can we have auto captioning of audio and text resizing soon please?
Screen shot of accessibility following
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Bypass Blocks 2.4.1 - Bitesize Accessibility #Accessibility
Bitesize Accessibility
Created by Chris HollowaySkip to Content Links
Skip to main content
Menu with Home, Our Services, Our Team
Provide "Skip to Content" links or similar mechanisms to allow users to bypass repetitive content, like navigation menus, and jump directly to the main content of the page.
• WCAG Reference: 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
No keyboard trap 2.1.2 #Accessibility
Bitesize Accessibility
Created by Chris HollowayNo Keyboard Traps
#*!#???
Step 1 followed by Step 2 that send focus back to step 1 and now Submit Form

Ensure that keyboard users are not trapped in any element or area of the webpage. Users should be able to navigate away from all elements using the keyboard (typically via the Tab key) without getting stuck.

• WCAG Reference: 2.1.2
• No Keyboard Trap
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Logical Tab Order: Focus Order 2.4.3 #Accessibility
Bitesize Accessibility
Created by Chris HollowayLogical Tab Order
First Name James then Last Name Bond then
Email 007@kittens.com

Check that the tab order of interactive elements such a form field follows a logical and intuitive sequence that matches the visual order on the screen. This means users should be able to navigate through the content in a way that makes sense.

• WCAG Reference: 2.4.3 Focus Order
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Focus Visible 2.4.7 - Keyboard Accessibility Bitesize Check #Accessibility
Keyboard Accessibility
Bitesize CheckFocus Visibility
Example With Focus Indicator
Example Without Focus Indicator
Ensure that when navigating through the interface using a keyboard, the focus indicator (usually a visible outline or border) is clearly visible on all interactive elements like buttons, links, form fields, and menus.
• WCAG Reference: 2.4.7 Focus Visible
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Need help with writing Alternative text for your imagery on BlueSky #Accessibility www.bbc.co.uk/gel/features...
bbc.co.uk
About text descriptions
An introduction on text descriptions, their benefits, and principles.
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Remember: Accessibility must be treated as a baseline deliverable not as a negotiable feature or ‘special extra backlog item’. #Accessibility
REMEMBER
Accessibility must be treated as a baseline deliverable not as a negotiable feature or
'special extra backlog item

Bitesize Accessibility - Created by Chris Holloway
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
The Spider Within: A spider-verse story A Spider-Verse Story, in partnership with the #KevinLoveFund and the education initiative, #TheHeroWithin. Because everyone is going through something, even superheroes like Miles through the lens of mental health awareness youtu.be/AFPLRIdn1pk
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THE SPIDER WITHIN: A SPIDER-VERSE STORY | Official Short Film (Full)
YouTube video by Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
The Relay | Apple Apple products are designed for every body. Whether you’re a sprinter, wheelchair racer, track cyclist, or swimmer, features like the Workout app on Apple Watch, sleep metrics, and daily exercise goals #Apple #Accessibility youtu.be/BPqir3EZolw
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The Relay | Apple
YouTube video by Apple
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Assume that I can | World Down Syndrome Day 2024 | CoorDown Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’. youtu.be/9HpLhxMFJR8
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ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024
YouTube video by CoorDown
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Repeat after me… You do not need the word ‘Accessibility’ to be in your job title… it should already be part of your every day role! My advice is not to look at how you become an Accessibility Specialist but to look at how you can incorporate accessibility into your existing role. #Accessibility
Text: Repeat after me...
You do not need the word
'Accessibility' to be in your job title... it should already be part of your every day role!

Bitesize Accessibility - Created by Chris Holloway
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
For those that don’t know the difference between an Aligator and a Crocodile, the Alligator is the one next to a crocodile! Sensory Characteristics Instructions for understanding or operating content must not rely on sensory characteristics like shape, colour, size, visual location, orientation
Image of an alligator which is on the left and a crocodile on the right will text shown also within the post.
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Disability Inclusion Let’s focus less on… ‘‘it’s the right thing to do” and more on… “It’s the only thing to do” #Disability #Inclusion #Technology
DISABILITY INCLUSION
Let's focus less on...
"it's the right thing to do" and more on...
"It's the only thing to do"
M.!?
Bitesize Accessibility - Created by Chris Holloway
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
This is what your website looks like to a person using a screen reader when you choose not to label buttons or links! You wouldn’t settle for it in your own home so why leave people struggling on your website! WCAG 2.4.4 (Link Purpose in Context) and WCAG 2.5.3 (Label in Name), #Accessibility
Loads of different products in a cupboard with the wrong names on them and text This is what your website looks like to a person using a screen reader when you choose not to label buttons and links correctly!
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I just opened my bag whilst trying to settle back into normality after an amazing #TechSharePro… found this masterpiece. Text on shirt reads: Friends don’t let friends ship inaccessible code! Many amazing people but enjoyed connected with my accessibility tribe! Love it! #Accessibility #Deque
Chris wearing shirt that reads friends don’t let friends ship inaccessible code
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Repeat after me… You do not need the word ‘Accessibility’ to be in your job title… instead look at how you can incorporate accessibility into your existing role and bring your amazing talent and skills into improving accessibility #Accessibility #Career #Inclusion #Champion #Ally #Advocate
Repeat after me...
You do not need the word
'Accessibility' to be in your job title... it should already be part of your every day role!

Bitesize Accessibility - Created by Chris Holloway
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
How to flirt with an Accessibility Specialist… 3 easy pickup lines 😉 #Accessibility
How to flirt with an Accessibility
Specialist"Can you tell about
Accessibility testing, i'd like to learn more""The team have made sure budget is available for accessibility testing""I can see improving the accessibility makes things work better"
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Chris Holloway 🚀 CPACC @chrisjholloway.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
What an amazing day at #TechSharePro. I even had chance to meet one of my all time accessibility idols Jennison Asuncion 🤣 Jennison is one of the co-founders of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (Head of Accessibility at LinkedIn) he graciously sat listening to me waffle on for half hour 😃
Chris and Jennison selfie
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