Yelp’s Post

🔍🚀 Exciting News Alert! Yelp is revolutionizing the way we search for businesses by adding 8 new accessibility attributes! Ever struggled to find information on the accessibility of a business? Worry no more! Yelp has just made it easier for everyone to find this essential information. From wheelchair accessibility to braille menus, these new attributes will make it easier for individuals with disabilities to navigate their way around businesses. This isn't just a step forward for Yelp, it's a leap forward for inclusivity and accessibility. Let's celebrate this fantastic move by Yelp and hope more platforms follow suit. Do you think these changes will make a significant impact? Share your thoughts below! #Yelp #Accessibility #Inclusivity #BusinessAttributes #DigitalInnovation

I got some snail mail this week … from the CTO of Reddit, Inc. Just a typical mail day 😂😂😂 He hand-wrote a note to thank me for a project I started and completed, that boosted gender representation of our interview panels for software engineering roles. Our CTO, Chris, is the exec sponsor of our “Women Eng” Employee Resource Group. He’s actively involved in both big and small initiatives to attract, hire and retain women tech talent for our company. And he empowers the front-line folks like me to do what we think is right and best for the company. I just think that’s really awesome and something to celebrate. Especially as a woman in tech who hasn’t always had this kind of empowerment. And given the freedom to ideate and execute work that really matters. My judgment is trusted. If this kind of culture is appealing to you as a woman in tech, Reddit is hiring! I’ll link our careers site below. Most roles are 100% remote (esp the tech roles). More roles are going to be posted in the next 1-2 weeks. Apply early if you see something suitable. Applications are reviewed in the order they’re received (the ATS is like a filing cabinet and isn’t run by evil bots; we review each app 1:1). Wishing you all good mail like I had this week… no bills 😂 https://lnkd.in/gn_JCreq

🌟 Exciting Visit to Google's Accessible Discovery Center with Christine Hemphill, the wonderful Open Inclusion team, and Christopher Patnoe! Last week, I had the privilege of visiting Google’s Accessible Discovery Center in the UK, along with the incredible team at Open Inclusion. This center is dedicated to showcasing assistive technology, inspiring, educating, and fostering discussion and learning. What truly resonated with me was not just the facility but the profound discussions we engaged in. The world of disability and design brims with endless possibilities, and everyone involved in this sector is acutely aware of this potential to change any team involved in it to innovation beyond their peers. Being part of the accessibility world means being on the cutting edge of human experience, and at the core of what it means to problem-solve. We shared our experiences about how being part of this work is constantly humbling and reinforced a critical understanding: that 100% perfection is unattainable but true inclusive design is an ever-evolving journey, marked by constant growth, commitment, receptive feedback, and thoughtful redesign. Thank you Christopher Patnoe for the amazing work you are doing and Christine Hemphill for amazing discussions that never cease to leave me inspired and excited for the future of our work. #GoogleAccessibleDiscoveryCenter #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #Innovation #AssistiveTechnology #Disability #Disabilityinclusion Open Style Lab Video Description: A video of different accessibility products ranging from the Eone watch (a tactile watch for people with visual impairments). Demonstration of a vibrating alarm clock to help deep sleepers, and people with hearing impairments feel when it is time to wake up (a round black pod-looking device connected to a digital alarm clock). The third device is the 'Steady Spoon': to help people with tremors or a weak grip, to feed themselves independently at mealtimes without suffering spills and accidents (The device has five moving parts and counterweights that keep the spoon level no matter the user's arm position or level of tremor). The final device was a yellow braille ruler, a metal note-taking tool, and a RUBY lightweight hand-held video magnifier designed for people with low vision.

BIG DAY! Once you update our Everywhere Is Queer App you'll see our NEW JOB BOARD! Queer + Ally-Owned businesses, this is your opportunity to put your jobs RIGHT in front of an extremely diverse audience of 90K+ folks (photo shown below)! Our user base is rapidly growing as well, and know that our app is 18+ so all users are adults. Each listing is $49! All listings will be live for 45 days, unless unpublished by owner of the job posting. How to add a job: -On the profile tab of the app, click "Add/Edit My Business or Job Listing", this will prompt you do our Admin Portal where you will add the job (same login as your app login) Let me know if you have ANY questions and happy PRIDE MONTH! 🌈 Ps. Yup you are seeing that right, each pin is a queer-owned business here in Portland,OR - its just a little queer here 😉

🌟 Exciting News from Yelp! 🌟 We're thrilled to see Yelp taking a major leap towards inclusivity with their introduction of new searchable attributes aimed at improving accessibility! Now, finding businesses that accommodate diverse needs just got easier. 💡✨ Whether it's wheelchair accessibility, gender-neutral restrooms, or sensory-friendly experiences, Yelp's new features ensure everyone can find exactly what they need – effortlessly. This is more than just a feature update; it's a beautiful initiative pushing forward the importance of inclusivity in society. 🤝❤️ Business owners, this is your moment to update your profiles and showcase your commitment to accessibility. Unlock new opportunities, drive traffic, and improve customer satisfaction by embracing this wave of inclusivity. 🌍💪 Kudos to Yelp for setting a precedent and reminding us all that the digital world can be a place where everyone finds their needs met. Let's applaud this stride towards a more inclusive future! 🌟👏 #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDigital #YelpForAll #Hashtag1 #Hashtag2 ✨ Empowering everyone, together! ✨

Accessibility is not a one-man band! We've all seen them, the job openings with roles and responsibilities for accessibility professionals that aim to fill too many things. They're often meant to perform the tasks of about 3–4 people and, even more important, fill the role of as many specialisations. I came across a one-man band the other day that made me fell similar to seeing these roles in organisations. Sure, it sounds sort of OK, I guess. But, to me, it just feels like they’re trying to do too many things and the quality suffers from it. Not only that, but it also feels like there's something missing. I, personally, prefer either a simpler version, i.e. a guitarist, or multiple people playing together, each doing their part, creating a well-rounded performance. Web accessibility is not the responsibility of a single person or department. It's a shared responsibility that requires the involvement of everyone, from designers and developers to content creators and end users. But also legal, procurement and your leadership team. Collaboration ensures that everyone plays their part in making the web accessible. When we collaborate, we bring together different perspectives. People with different skills, experiences, and backgrounds can provide valuable insights that can help identify and address accessibility issues that might otherwise be overlooked. It's great if you want an accessibility expert to guide you on all those things, point people in the right directions, help find solutions. But don't expect one person to manage, solve and cover it all. You won't find that person, or they won't deliver what you expect. Besides, who wants to up all their eggs in one basket? What if this person decides to move on, maybe because you're asking too much or things don't appear to be moving? Now you're back at square one… Key to making things accessibility and inclusive is collaborative problem-solving. #accessibility #inclusion #collaboration #together

Ignoring accessibility in your product? You could be missing out on 1.3 billion customers! Last week we visited Google's Accessibility Discovery Center, hosted by the amazing Dirk Ginader. Diving into the future of assistive technologies and inclusive product design, has left us inspired. Seeing how they are not only thinking about accessibility but truly building it into the core of their products was very inspiring. I loved this quote: "Every issue we can prevent, doesn't have to be fixed!" This visit has inspired us to reflect more on how we can make the platforms we create at JobCloud SA | jobup.ch - jobs.ch even more inclusive. We’ve all got work to do, but what’s exciting is that the tech exists—and we’re moving in the right direction. Globally, around 1.3 billion people—roughly 16% of the population—live with some form of disability. Many of them are ready and eager to use your products. Accessibility should be a priority, not an afterthought. Because when we design for everyone, we create a better world for all. 🌟 Book your visit: https://lnkd.in/eJxyRs-v

Hey there, happy hump day. 🐫 I've added a lot of connections as of late, and wanted to stop and re-introduce myself plus talk a moment about neurodiversity. I'm Jen, and I lead recruiting for Engineering Manager and above roles for Core Engineering at Reddit, Inc.; I have five leadership roles at the moment spanning several organizations + a Principal Mobile Engineer, iOS or Android leaning. (Links to roles in profile) I'm also an Ability ERG lead, and a member. Ability's mission is to create a space of belonging for Snoos who have visible or invisible disabilities. We raise awareness and support our members within Reddit through marking awareness events, being visible and championing accessibility, and overall helping to ensure that Reddit is a great place to work. About 9 years ago I learned that I am ADHD, and earlier this year re-diagnosed to AuDHD. For the psych buffs out there, I'm an INTJ, and Strengthfinders are (in order) Ideation, Relator, Achiever, Intellection, Strategic. Some things I am known for: ✔️ Highly detailed. ✔️ Empathetic. ✔️ An idea factory and always open to feedback. I love to create and iterate. ✔️ Have been referred to as, "machine." I like to do all the things, all at once, all the time. I see patterns and themes, readily. Micro-movements. ✔️ Curious. I constantly ask "why are we doing it this way", and propose, "what if we tried it this way? It would result in X." ✔️ Direct. Clear. Honest. High-integrity. ✔️ Inclusive. I love and am fascinated by people. However they want/need to show up. I recognize that everyone is wired differently. What not everyone knows/sees about me: ✔️ Hypersensitivity to sound. ✔️ Startles very easily. ✔️ Have traced detailed memories back to the age of four but can never find my phone, keys. ✔️ Restlessness. Can't sit still. (TY Reddit for my standup desk) ✔️ Anxiety. OCD. I worry a lot. Ruminate. The hamster keeps spinning on it's wheel, never slowing. PS: Am researching C-PTSD. IYNYK ✔️ To recharge I often go within. I talk to people all day long, but at the end of the day I recharge by playing the piano, guitar, researching, reading, meditating, cooking, 1:1 time with family. (I'm a mom) ✔️ I'm a perfectionist. I am not perfect. I beat myself up, a lot. I've never been diagnosed with dyslexia, but signs point to it. I flip numbers sometimes so I check things obsessively. I have an extensive vocabulary but sometimes I use the wrong word, I make up my own words, and it can be hard to express myself. All this to say, there are a lot of common misconceptions about ADHD, ASD, overall categorizations of things that are indexed as invisible disabilities. Here to say that the good far outweighs the bad. People that are neurodivergent (ND) have gifts, are high performing. ND beings' brains are just built differently than neurotypicals. They do need to be understood, supported, enabled, in various ways, and when a psychologically safe space is created that's where the magic begins. ✨

Whenever I coach people on #DEI I always add examples like the post below. Sharing the parts of you beyond your title helps your team understand that they too can share what they feel would be important for someone to know about them. It doesn't have to be the positive spin all of the time - it can literally be your reality. Let people know how you work, communicate, what parts of your work or leadership you are working, what you are learning about yourself...it's all so valuable. Thanks Jen Jones for sharing yourself!

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🧠 🌞 1 in 7 people experience some form of neurodiversity. So, there's more than likely a neurodivergent individual in your team — and this kind of diversity is to be celebrated. In marketing, we should wholly embrace the different range of viewpoints in our teams. For one, working first-hand with different personal experiences is an excellent way to help you get closer to the type of content that really resonates with your audience — a group that will also contain diversity. Listen to your neurodiverse teammates and understand 💜 For two, see this quote from Stuart Green: "Capturing different ways of looking at the world will help you make more thoughtful decisions and deliver higher quality work." https://rb.gy/n3l22r