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Rachael Yomtoob

@ryomtoob

Software developer turned product owner @dequesystems.bsky.socialπŸ“±πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Digital accessibility advocate πŸ’»β™ΏοΈ Cat parent to 3 fluffy muffins 😸 Purple person πŸ’œ

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Latest posts by Rachael Yomtoob @ryomtoob

hey app dev teams, no one on iOS 18 wants your icon that is designed for iOS 26. if we wanted #LiquidGlass, we’d upgrade πŸ™„

18.09.2025 00:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

well almost 4 months later, and this disability doesn’t feel so temporary anymore. been thankful to work with wonderful occupational therapists that have helped me reduce pain and regain strength and range of motion though

09.08.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

i can’t be the only one who was in college for computer science in 2015 and thought Halsey’s song Gasoline lyrics were β€œi think there’s a fault in my code” and today found out it’s actually β€œi think there’s a flaw in my code” πŸ˜…

04.06.2025 00:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

one of the most annoying things is being on hold on a phone call and hearing a promotion about using their app instead. like i wouldn’t being calling if i could achieve what i wanted to from the app 😭

12.05.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

i couldn’t agree more! πŸ’œπŸ™Œ

18.04.2025 05:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

looks so great!! 🌟

i peeped the alt text because you know me, and i can tell you wrote it because it describes you as β€œhandsome man” πŸ˜†

18.04.2025 04:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

like i have the perspective to recognize this is a temporary disability, and i have all the resources at my fingertips, yet i’m slowly typing this post with my right hand only instead of turning on any #accessibility features πŸ™ƒ (2/2)

18.04.2025 04:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

as some who works at the intersection of disability and mobile/web tech, it’s incredibly humbling to be dealing with a wrist overuse injury (1/2)

18.04.2025 04:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

it’s so soft and cute and magical πŸ₯°

10.04.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

gotta say one of the greatest things in life is a cat who likes to snuggle under the covers 😻

10.04.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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just when i think my evening couldn’t be more interesting, i see someone casually doing a wheelie on a dirt bike past my parked car. mind you i just witnessed 2 neighborhood cats fighting in the street right before i parked. what’s going on out here tonight??

04.04.2025 03:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

just thinking about the fact the one of the most used apps on my phone is the app that makes little screen control big screen πŸ˜† like i don’t even know where the physical remote to the TV is anymore lol

01.04.2025 21:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Rachael presenting virtually from axe-con

Rachael presenting virtually from axe-con

Applying WCAG to native mobile apps is.. complicated. So is the European Accessibility Act. Get some clarity from @ryomtoob.bsky.social - www.deque.com/axe-con/sess... #axecon

26.02.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Navigating the European Accessibility Act (EAA) for Mobile Applications - axe-con

tune in here! www.deque.com/axe-con/sess...

26.02.2025 03:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

day 1 of #axeCon 2025 kicked off with a blast! i’m super excited for my session tomorrow, Navigating the European Accessibility Act (EAA) for Mobile Apps 🌟

26.02.2025 03:44 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
purple t-shirt with white lettering β€œaxe-cone is for lovers of accessibility” with a heart made of squares

purple t-shirt with white lettering β€œaxe-cone is for lovers of accessibility” with a heart made of squares

my #axe-con shirt came in the mail today, and it’s purple!! πŸ’œ

16.02.2025 01:15 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks for the shoutout Mark! happy holidays πŸ’œ

24.12.2024 14:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For every like I will post 1 accessibility / inclusive design fact

25.10.2024 00:45 πŸ‘ 410 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 13

it’s hard being pulled in both directions πŸ«‚

27.11.2024 01:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

i feel you πŸ₯²

27.11.2024 01:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

that’s a 10/10 travel story in my book πŸ€—

21.11.2024 07:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bert's Marketplace - Google Search

i didn’t, but i figured it out from google street view lol it’s called Bert's Marketplace

g.co/kgs/raKJAi9

21.11.2024 06:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

does pedaling faster make your kart go faster? πŸ˜‚

17.11.2024 16:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Post a character you like and tag others to do the same!

@choir241.bsky.social
@ryandotfurrer.bsky.social
@xirclebox.com

17.11.2024 15:07 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

😹😹😹

17.11.2024 04:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

haha i think so πŸ˜‚

17.11.2024 03:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
ruby, a black cat, jumping 3/4 the wall height

ruby, a black cat, jumping 3/4 the wall height

casual caturday evening things 😹

17.11.2024 03:22 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

@abbeyperini.dev made a great starter pack! go.bsky.app/UKQzFrT

17.11.2024 00:18 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

i agree! SwiftUI has made it a lot easier to build #accessible apps πŸ™Œ

16.11.2024 23:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

you wear it well! 🌟 @chrisjholloway.bsky.social

16.11.2024 23:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0