Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Don’t be a vibe killer, be the vibe and add alt text to your delicious posts. 3112
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.social[Sic] Burns @sicburns2.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Has anyone tried unplugging the USA for 30 seconds then powering back up 3630353
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Happy Global Smurf Day! Here are six names of Smurfs in other languages: 6. Italian Papa Smurf = Grande Puffo 5. German Wild Smurf = Tarzan Schlumpf 4. Spanish Crazy Smurf = Pitufo Loco 3. Dutch Jokey Smurf = Lolsmurf 2. Portuguese Hefty Smurf = Smurf Robusto 1. Czech Scruple the villain = Kluk Fuk 1617539
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025In English, if you want to tell someone to go for it / take a risk, you might say “you only live once” (or YOLO). But my favourite international equivalent is the Polish raz kozie śmierć. It means “the goat dies once” (literally “once, goat death”) 39715
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialSteady Gabe 🎃 @surlygabe.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Settings > Accessibility > Require alt text before posting [X] and you'll never forget again 44913
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialPaivi @paiviten.bsky.social · 24/06/2025ME: I just found six hedgehogs in a suitcase by the side of the road. RSPCA: Are they moving? ME: Not sure. But that would explain the suitcase. 115322
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 24/06/2025The use of swearing to relieve stress, anger, pain or frustration is known as ‘lalochezia’. 651222271
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 24/06/2025In a significant development, more than 100 MPs have signed an amendment that could thwart the UK Government's damaging plans to cut disability benefits. Let's get these numbers up - email your MP now: rnib.in/PIP25 22613
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Alt text: a small thing, but with massive impact. The bumblebee of the online world. Protect it at all costs. 🐝 13815
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 15/05/2025It's Global Accessibility Awareness day today and we fancy handing out compliments in celebration. Pop an image below with your best alt text and we’ll reply with a compliment because you’re like sunshine on a dreary day. 5116
vi-runner.bsky.social @vi-runner.bsky.social · 30/04/2025@gwr.com TUAG is my right. I'm due to get a train from an unstaffed station. I can't book assistance because I don't know what train I'll need to catch. So what do I do? I won't be able to find the conductor on the train I need to board 000
vi-runner.bsky.social @vi-runner.bsky.social · 26/04/2025The Equalities Act / DDA have existed since 1995. Despite this, I have to complain every single year to @plymouthcc.bsky.social because they supposedly don't have technology to ensure that letters are sent in a readable format. I've lost count of the amount of time I've spentplymouthcc.bsky.socialPlymouth City Council (@plymouthcc.bsky.social)https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/ 110
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialSimon Harris @manbehavingdadly.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Some prefer ‘World Autism Awareness Day.’ Some prefer ‘World Autism Acceptance Day.’ Personally, I like, ‘Hey Boomer Please Stop Assuming That Kid Having A Meltdown In Tesco Just Needs A Bloody Good Hiding Day.’ 2303
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Today is National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day (really), which seems the perfect occasion to mention that my favourite Icelandic word about drunkenness is hestfær. In this context it means “drunk but still able to ride a horse” 2046595
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialKatie Schmuecker @katieschmuecker.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Record breaking new poverty data (for 2023/4) for all the wrong reasons. 📈Record number children in poverty - 4.5m 📈Record number people experiencing food insecurity - 7.5m 📈Record number people in households using a food bank in previous 12 months - 2.8m (1.1m of whom were children) 22414
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialDr Amy Kavanagh @blondehistorian.bsky.social · 10/03/2025A report has found that disabled women face significantly worse outcomes in maternal healthcare. Disabled mothers have a 44% higher chance of a stillbirth. Disabled mothers are 69% more likely to have a c-section and face longer postpartum hospital stays. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...theguardian.com‘I was devastated’: MP hopes her story will help improve maternity care for disabled womenExclusive: Marie Tidball tells of her experiences with NHS as report finds 44% higher risk of stillbirth for disabled women 02210
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 10/03/2025There’s an Urdu name for a “Jack of all trades” that translates to “every talent Lord.” A Korean version is “eight direction beauty.” But my favourite name for someone who tries their hand at lots of different things is the Lithuanian Barbė devyndarbė. It means “Barbie nine jobs” 874091949
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialDiary of a Disabled Person @wheelerdax.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Kim Leadbeater wants Assisted Dying to be raised with children (and others lacking mental capacity). As a child you rightly can't; Get a tattoo Drink alcohol (with caveats) Get married Consent to sexual acts BUT if you happen to be disabled kid, you should be able to consent to death apparently. 2104
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 05/03/2025A thingamajig (AKA a whatchamacallit) in ten different languages… 10. Chingadera (Mexican Spanish) 9. Zamazingo (Turkish) 8. Habbijabbi (Bengali) 7. Yoke (Hiberno English) 6. Shismoo (Arabic) 5. Haghawagha (Pashto) 4. Trucmuche (French) 3. Burungo (Sheng) 2. Intazinga (Zulu) 1. Dingsbums (German) 76924265
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 27/02/2025To celebrate World Book Day 2025 on 6 March, we’re offering free books in braille and audio for blind and partially sighted children across the UK. 📚 We have fourteen great titles to choose from, available to order now: rnib.in/WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay 01311
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialVery British Problems @soverybritish.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Blimey, it’s March this week. Soon be Christmas 🫢 2345753
vi-runner.bsky.social @vi-runner.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Anyone know what is classed as a staffed railway station? GWR claim that my local station is staffed on a Sunday. There are never any staff on the platform despite booking assistance. They're all at the gate line @samflower.bsky.social 101
vi-runner.bsky.social @vi-runner.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Please sign and share - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Stop DWP repeating PIP assessments for disabled peopleStop DWP repeating Personal Independence Payments assessments for disabled people. 030
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialDr Amy Kavanagh @blondehistorian.bsky.social · 17/02/2025My Guide Dog is trained to lie under my legs on public transport. Unfortunately people still try to pet her. By shoving their hand in her face. Dog etiquette 101 leave guide dogs alone & dogs really don’t enjoy a hand right up in their nose & whiskers. 38121
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 17/02/2025🧵On #RandomActsOfKindnessDay, here are some ways you can be kind to blind and partially sighted people today, and every single day, straight from Holly Tuke, Acting Social Media Manager at RNIB who is blind 💚 12618
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialSam Jennings @samflower.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Turn up & go needs to be prioritised & perfected before we start messing about with apps & help buttons! disabledbytherailway.com/turn-up-and-godisabledbytherailway.comDisabled By The RailwayAdvice, campaigns and legal action: asserting our rights against discrimination on public transport. 041
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialDr Amy Kavanagh @blondehistorian.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Does anyone has a photo of a platform lift or access door with a sign reading something like "go to reception for assistance" or "ring for assistance"? I would like to use an image like this with credit for some customer service training. 21516
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 22/01/2025The reason you can't get a house, is because the Government doesn't build them. The reason you can't get in a hospital because the Government doesn't fund it. And your job doesn't pay because the Government doesn't make them pay. Nothing to do with immigration. 12495121
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAnn Aguirre @annaguirre.bsky.social · 05/01/2025I don't want my fridge to have a camera or Wi-Fi. I don't want my dishwasher to be smart. I don't want my washing machine to text me. In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired. 1324325234919
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialDr Amy Kavanagh @blondehistorian.bsky.social · 06/01/2025As a blind customer of Barclays I’m disappointed to hear that mystery shoppers were encouraged to “pretend to be blind”. Not only is this grossly offensive but also will fail to capture the feedback that’s actually needed about accessibility amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theg...amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.orgBarclays suggested ‘mystery shoppers’ could pretend to be blind or deaf | Barclays | The Guardian 15311
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialJemma Brown @jemmabrown.bsky.social · 30/12/2024If you follow me and are posting images with no #AltText this is a reminder I won’t be following back. #SorryNotSorry 062
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialDr Amy Kavanagh @blondehistorian.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Yesterday I had to explain to a man that starting an interaction with a blind woman by laughing loudly then announcing “I’ll grab the buggy” was really inappropriate. Men you know if you’re a “nice safe dude” but please think how to communicate it with your words & actions. Story ⬇️ 312638
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialSwim Jeans 👖 @shortsleevesuit.bsky.social · 25/12/2024Life hack: next time you’re on a plane wait until the quietest part of takeoff then quickly stand up and yell “KEVIN!” 333368
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 08/12/2024A list of my favourite names for a horse... 10. Lana Del Neigh 9. David Hasselhoof 8. Usain Colt 7. Filly Eilish 6. Roboclop (if it’s a police horse) 5. Forrest Jump 4. Liam or Noel Galloper 3. Leon Trot-sky 2. Joseph Stallion 1. Al Capony 6143873
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialtern @1goodtern.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Please, if you are ill with an infectious bug, stay home for more than just a couple of days. 647173
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialVery British Problems @soverybritish.bsky.social · 05/12/2024I told my doctor I’ve turned into a grumpy old man and I’m always complaining. He said there’s no cure for that I’m afraid. I said that’s bloody typical. 536131
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialNick Knudsen @nickknudsenus.bsky.social · 04/12/2024If you see this post, can you please help spread this information? #ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US. People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women! Let’s spread word! ❤️✊social.demcast.comClick to Visit #ASafeChoice Network 6563047420622
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024What Joe Bloggs (just normal men) are known as in seven different languages: 7. Joe Little Carrot (Slovak) 6. Otto Normalconsumer (German) 5. Wang Number Five (Mandarin) 4. Average Svensson (Swedish) 3. Name Nameson (Danish) 2. Mid-range Vasya (Russian) 1. Statistical Kowalski (Polish) 46569203
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 04/12/2024On International Persons with Disabilities Day - I urge people to remember the role that privilege and financial circumstances play in someone’s ability to survive and thrive. Just like Covid caution requires a degree of financial security - disability is expensive. 🧵/1 12433133
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Wow! Loving our Spotify Wrapped this year. Such great songs... #SpotifyWrapped 210242
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Alt text? Don’t worry, Santa’s elves have your back! Writing great alt text is simpler than you think. Got questions? Ask our alt text elves! 16374252
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialJay Gilmore 🇨🇦 @jaygilmore.ca · 04/12/2024I’ve noticed a few folks posting in support of people with disabilities, but in those posts, the accompanying images do not have alt text. Alt text is an accessibility feature for people with disabilities such as visual impairment, blindness, neurodivergence or cognitive issues. 1316141
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialBuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 04/12/2024In this study of nearly 1000 teenagers who caught Covid in 2020, nearly a third developed Long Covid symptoms. And nearly a third of those with Long Covid still had it two years later. Spinning this study as 'most teenagers recover from Long Covid' is misleading. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...theguardian.comMost teenagers recover from long Covid after two years, study showsWorld’s largest ‘longitudinal cohort study’ reports that older teens and society’s most disadvantaged most likely to be affected 36126
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialRNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Getting a Bounty in the first three doors of your Celebrations advent calendar is exactly the same feeling as opening social media every day to find there's no alt text. 1234
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialSteven Martin @stevenmartin.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Tips For Abled: I don’t want to hear about your dead relatives who died from cancer upon the moment you learned that I have leukemia…. 💁🏻♂️🩸 #CanSky #Cancer 2325618
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialBuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 01/12/2024A disabled child with diabetes went partially blind because the family had no fridge to store the insulin needed to treat his condition. In 21st century Britain. Why can't we have decent public housing again? www.theguardian.com/society/2024...theguardian.com‘We live on Pot Noodles’: rickets hits homeless families with no kitchenFamilies placed in hotels in England are being forced to live on snack foods, putting young people’s health at risk 110149
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 30/11/2024The best colloquial Scottish phrase I've come across for describing someone who is boastful or conceited, heard in Aberdeen, is “he thinks he’s the cheese, but he’s only the stink.” 391457267
Reposted by @vi-runner.bsky.socialBetter Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 30/11/2024It's an insult to my intelligence when an actor appears in multiple movies. You were just an elf and now I'm supposed to believe you're an accountant? I will not be played for a fool 330145261037