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Holly Tuke

@lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social
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Award-winning disability blogger and freelance writer. Social media person. Women’s football enthusiast.

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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
There’s no one size fits all approach to accessibility. That’s why I’m exploring why “fully accessible” is a myth. So, the next time you hear someone say “fully accessible”, ask yourself: Accessible for who? lifeofablindgirl.com/2026/09/14/w...
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Rhiann Johns @serenebutterfly.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
"I will always be more than my disability, and it will never be the only thing that defines me." lifeofablindgirl.com/2026/03/08/w... via @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social #Disability #DisabledIdentity #DisabilityAwareness #Identity
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Why my disability isn't the only thing that defines me - Life of a Blind Girl
Despite what society says, my disability isn’t the only thing that defines me. It’s part of my identity, but I’m so much more than my disability.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
New on the Blog: Why my disability isn’t the only thing that defines me. “It’s powerful to exist in a space where your identity isn’t defined by a single trait.” lifeofablindgirl.com/2026/03/08/w...
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Why my disability isn't the only thing that defines me - Life of a Blind Girl
Despite what society says, my disability isn’t the only thing that defines me. It’s part of my identity, but I’m so much more than my disability.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Reminder on #WorldBookDay that listening to audiobooks is still reading.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I’m convinced rattiness is a chronic illness symptom at this point, because whenever fatigue hits, it puts me in the worst mood 🫠
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
A big yes to the offering of live audio description for today’s FA Cup match between Arsenal and Aston Vill. Such a big step in the right direction for accessibility of the women’s game 🙌
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
When thinking about accessibility, one of the most important things you can do is listen to feedback from disabled people. Listen, learn, and do better next time. Take it as an action, rather than a defensive reaction.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
I’m here to ask you to add a little something extra to your list of goals and intentions for the next 12 months: prioritise accessibility and inclusion. I’ve shared 10 ways how you can do exactly that in my first blog post of 2026 👇 lifeofablindgirl.com/2026/01/04/1...
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10 ways to prioritise accessibility and inclusion - Life of a Blind Girl
The new year is the perfect time to set your intentions for the next 12 months. Here are 10 ways you can prioritise accessibility and inclusion.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
New: What I wish I was taught in school as a disabled person. I’ve taken to the blog to add some important lessons to the curriculum. Here’s my timetable which would include independent living skills, disability advocacy, and so much more. lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/09/21/w...
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What I wish I was taught in school as a disabled person - Life of a Blind Girl
There are many things I wish I’d learned during my time in education that weren’t on the curriculum. Since I can’t turn back the clock, I’m sharing them on the blog instead.
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dot Black @wedge.black · 10/09/2025
At #AccessGiven25 inaugural conference in Newcastle. First new thing for me is audio descriptions of yourself (gender, race / colouring, hair style and clothes!) Up first, @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social and Helen Dutson. “We want you here too.” 🖤 Meaning, accessibility efforts are a love note.
Stage. Two white women behind the podium. Big screen showing live (human written) captions.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Calling disabled people ‘brave’ or ‘inspirational’ for going about their everyday lives isn’t the compliment you think it is.
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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
I really just go around telling people "I'm just a little under the weather today" as if there has been a day in the last 15 years where I've been over it.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Reminder to social media managers: accessible social media content isn’t a nice to have, it’s a necessity. Please prioritise accessibility so that everyone can access the content you’re sharing and join in on the conversation.
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Access:Given @accessgiven.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
🟣 Holly is a disability advocate, social media accessibility champion at RNIB, and blogger at @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social 🟣 Helen is a creativity and accessibility advocate who’s worked on accessible and boundary-pushing campaigns with @rnib, Specsavers, Bodyform, and many more.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Although last night’s defeat hurts, ITV’s offering of audio descriptive commentary for blind and visually impaired fans felt like a big win for accessibility of the women’s game. As a blind fan, having every single visual detail relayed back to me audibly was the best result. #WEuro2025
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! I’m proud to be disabled. And I’m proud to be claiming my space in a world where I don’t fit the mould.
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Access:Given @accessgiven.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🚨 Three months to go! In three months, on 10th September, Access:Given will be taking place at Newcastle Helix. We've got great speakers @ettiebaileyking.bsky.social , @craigabbott.co.uk, @heldutson.bsky.social , @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social and @rachelanne.bsky.social of @contentdesign.london/
The Access:Given brand identity of shapes floating around text that reads: three months to go!
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Did you know Bluesky has a setting that will remind you to add alt text before posting any images? Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a great day to help you get that set up. Go to "Settings," then "Accessibility." Select the checkbox for "Require alt text before posting." #GAAD #GAAD2025
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Disability Wales @disabilitywales.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Access is a right, not a luxury. This #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay, we’re calling on everyone — from government to social media managers — to take responsibility for the barriers they create. Read the open letters below. ✉️Who would you write to? #GAAD
A typed letter taped to a blue background. It reads:

"Dear Employer,

Flexible hours, remote work, and reasonable adjustments aren’t perks — they’re essential for removing the barriers disabled people face in the workplace.

If you want our talent, invest in our access.

Sincerely,
A disabled job seeker."

An envelope icon is in the bottom right corner, and the hashtag #GAAD is below the letter. The Disability Wales logo is in the top right corner.A typed letter taped to a blue background. It reads:

“Dear Local Authority,
You said your new centre is ‘accessible.’
Then you built it with heavy doors, fluorescent lights, and just one Blue Badge parking space.
Compliance isn’t the same as usability.
Respectfully,
Someone who still can’t access your building.”

An envelope icon is in the bottom right corner, and the hashtag #GAAD is below the letter. The Disability Wales logo is in the top right corner.A typed letter taped to a blue background. It reads:

"Dear Social Media Manager,

You wrote a great post — then published it as an image with no alt text.

To me, that’s a blank screen.

Words matter. So does access.

Yours accessibly,
A screen reader user."

An envelope icon is in the bottom right corner, and the hashtag #GAAD is below the letter. The Disability Wales logo is in the top right corner.A typed letter taped to a blue background. It reads:

"Dear UK Government,

Slashing vital disability benefits whilst ignoring the everyday barriers we face is not a route to work — it’s a road to ruin.

Until those barriers are removed, these cuts will only deepen poverty and inequality.

Firmly,
Disabled people in Wales."

An envelope icon is in the bottom right corner, and the hashtag #GAAD is below the letter. The Disability Wales logo is in the top right corner.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Friendly a reminder that accessibility should always be a priority, not an afterthought. #GAAD
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Not only did I attend the 7 goal thriller between Arsenal and Manchester United over the weekend, I was also provided with the most amazing audio descriptive commentary. You can read about my experience of attending the match in my new blog post. #BarclaysWSL lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/05/12/w...
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WSL Arsenal V Manchester United: Football match experience - Life of a Blind Girl
My accessible football match experience of attending the Arsenal V Manchester United match at Emirates Stadium on the final day of the 2024/25 WSL season.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
New on the blog: How I became a confident disability advocate. From learning my rights, knowing my worth to feeling empowered by my disability, here’s how I got there. lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/04/06/h...
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Sometimes I see something which makes me feel like we’re taking huge strides in making the world more accessible. Then something else happens which makes me feel like we’ve taken a step backwards. Either way, the good fight continues 💪
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Something that I love about the disabled community is how we always come together to support each other. Although things are terrible right now, we’re all there for one another 💛
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Wendy Torres, Ed.D @techsnacks.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Coor Down latest video for World Down Syndrome Day(March 21) Hell yes! 💯 all of this! Disabled people have the expertise on their own lives—listen to them, amplify their voices, and don’t make decisions for them without their input. #BeAnAlly youtu.be/xRIQ80rJKAc?...
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NO DECISION WITHOUT US | World Down Syndrome Day 2025
YouTube video by CoorDown
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Visionary - Linking sight loss charities @visionaryuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Listen to Holly Tuke, Social Media Officer @rnib.bsky.social who shares her favourite social media campaign and thoughts on what an inclusive future would look like in our new #LivedExperience podcast with Nina Chesworth. Listen: ow.ly/G1uw50Ul5IY Read more: www.visionary.org.uk/latest/visio...
Holly Tuke wearing a black polka dot dress, standing in front of a castle. Underneath is the RNIB logo - See differently.
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Jamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Journalist use alt text on your text screenshots challenge
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
I’m here to remind you that your work isn’t complete until it’s accessible.
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Matt Eason @matteason.me · 27/02/2025
Due to the OVERWHELMING response to this (9 likes), here's my not-shit QR code generator: qr.matteason.co.uk I made it because the top Google results are full of enshittified generators - examples in thread
qr.matteason.co.uk
QR code generator
A simple, free online QR code generator. No tracking or ads.
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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Add alt text to your protest images. Add alt text to your rally flyers. Add alt text to your screenshots of news articles, tweets, and blog posts. If you're posting ANY sort of image file to social media, you should be adding alt text so it's accessible.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
If you’re talking about accessibility, it’s a given that your content should be accessible. Okay?
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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Chronically ill & disabled people love to put "LOL" or 🤣 after the most disturbing sentences you've ever set your eyes on.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Please make your social media content accessible, Because it’s the right thing to do.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Loved bringing my passions for accessibility and football together to pen a piece on how football clubs can create an accessible, inclusive matchday experience for disabled fans ⚽️ www.accessableconsultancy.co.uk/blog?p=why-a...
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Blog - AccessAble Consultancy
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Exactly 10 years ago today, I pressed publish on my very first blog post. Rather than celebrating by eating cake, I sat down to write a reflective piece on the blog instead. Here’s to 10 years of Life of a Blind Girl, with hopefully many more to come! lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/01/12/c...
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Celebrating 10 years of Life of a Blind Girl - Life of a Blind Girl
On 10 January 2015, Life of a Blind Girl was born into the world. And what a 10 years it’s been! Let’s reflect on the journey so far.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
If you aren’t doing so already, make 2025 the year you prioritise accessibility. Happy New Year friends ❤️
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but chronic illnesses don’t take a break over Christmas. Please be kind to your chronically ill friends and family members who are trying to manage it the best they can.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Huge congratulations to Chris and Dianne! Week after week Chris changed attitudes of what blind and visually impaired people can do, and has been an incredible role model for the community. This is everything! 🪩 #Strictly
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Matt Eason @matteason.me · 14/12/2024
If you're wondering why the voting QR codes on #Strictly have colourful borders, they're NaviLens codes, designed to be a more accessible alternative to QR codes for people who are blind or visually impaired. They're apparently easier to scan, can be scanned from further and don't need to be focused
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Audio commentary headset at the ready, I got to watch the Lionesses end 2024 with a win at Bramall Lane. You can read all about my experience of attending the match as a blind fan in my new blog post. #WomensFootball lifeofablindgirl.com/2024/12/08/e...
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England v Switzerland: Football match experience - Life of a Blind Girl
England saw out 2024 with a 1-0 win over Switzerland. This is my experience of attending the match as a blind fan.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
“The streaming service’s integration with screen readers also serves as a reminder that accessibility needs to be at the forefront of communications, regardless of how big your brand is.” www.iabc.com/Catalyst/Art...
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Trend Watch: Does Spotify Wrapped Have Staying Power?
In this series, we unpack industry trends and insights that you can take on-the-go.  In early December, Spotify Wrapped was released for an eighth year. Is the brand still innovating or is it relying...
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
If you’re sharing images of your #SpotifyWrapped, please don’t forget to add alt text.
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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Wow! Loving our Spotify Wrapped this year. Such great songs... #SpotifyWrapped
A fake Spotify Wrapped screenshot using a bright yellow design from this year's roundup. The songs spell out "Please please please apply alt text to your Wrapped." The songs used are Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter, Apply by Glasser, Alt by Paysage d'Hiver, Text by Chief Keef, To Your by Momajay and Wrapped by George Strait. Each song is accompanied by album artwork.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
It’s International Day of Person’s with Disabilities, and this year’s theme is “amplifying the leadership of person’s with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”. To make that a reality, disabled people need to feel welcomed at the table and be part of the conversation. #IDPWD
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Matt Eason @matteason.me · 02/12/2024
Icymi I made this to get round the lack of bookmarks here. There's a feed you can add to your home screen too. Pls stop spamming replies with pins to bookmark things I beg of you
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Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
gotta be a word for feeling both blessed and not ok.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
There’s nothing quite like fatigue hitting you like a ton of bricks after a rubbish night’s sleep to remind you that chronic illness is all fun and games.
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
First and foremost, alt text must always be informative and descriptive of the content in the image. It can have character and humor, but it still needs to be informative and descriptive. Alt text is not meant for easter eggs or jokes for sighted users.
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