No Lighhouses
As a direct result of the last place I worked for and some of the experiences I've had while looking for work, I've instituted a firm no Lighthouses policy when considering…
Writing & Essays
The writing archive collects essays, reflections, media thoughts, accessibility philosophy, fiction notes, and personal dispatches from aboard the ship.
Introducing My Creative Side Project: NeverHouse
In 2043, horror is illegal. No scary stories. No haunted houses. No monsters under the bed. Instead, a creative movement called Saterror turned monsters into something…
Considering Difficult Accessibility
We covered difficult accessibility in my courses a couple of weeks ago. We talked about digital elements that pose accessibility challenges like maps, website slideshows, digital…
Family Don’t End with Blood, But With Generative AI
## The show Supernatural is Great, but the fans are Ableist Dicks! <nav class="toc"> <ul> <li>Background</li> <li>Enter Discord</li> <li>The trouble</li> <li>conclusion</li> </ul>…
Official Personal Annoucement
**New Chapter: Launching Control Alt Access** I’m thrilled to finally share some big news — I’ve launched my own business: **Control Alt Access**! This has been a long time…
Unlikelies! No. 1: We’re What Now?
A four-panel comic page introducing the characters of Unlikelies! in a colorful cartoon style. Panel 1: Changeling, a green, dragon-like humanoid with wings and yellow eyes,…
Perceptions of Power
A single-panel comic illustration depicts Changeling, a green humanoid with alien-dragon features, standing in a grassy backyard during a chaotic water balloon fight. They wear a…
Swimmy Smurf
A single-panel comic strip shows Changeling, a green humanoid figure with pointed ears and tousled dark green hair, standing waist-deep in a public swimming pool. They wear a…
Changeling and Alex Vs. Godzilla
A four-panel comic strip with a cartoonish, classic style features Changeling and Alex in a series of comedic scenes: Panel 1: Alex, a standing orange cat with black stripes and a…
Including People, Describing Things--The Accessibility Business
Skip this post if long stories aren’t your thing—but if you’re up for a journey, I’ve got one to share. I first found Supernatural in 2007. As someone who’s totally blind, I was…
Pronoun Stripping
Here's a look at what it's like to be nonbinary in 2025. I'm stripping pronouns from places I previously displayed them, because I live in a red state and work for an agency that…
Magic Noise and Childrens' Toys
I was saddened on Friday night after making a realization while eating in the food court of our Disney hotel. There was a family a few tables over, and the children were playing…
Songs About Changeling
Tried out ChatGPT'S ability to write songs about me based on different songs. What I found is the simpler the melody, the better. The best example is below. (Sing to the tune of…
Changeling's Guide to Discord for Desktop with Screen Reader Users (2nd Edition)
### Table of Contents 1. [Foreword](#foreword "Foreword") 2. [Disclaimer](#disclaimer "Disclaimer") 3. [One More Thing...](#one-more-thing "One More Thing...") 4.…
Where the Hell is Changeling? The BIG Reveal!
It may have occurred to you at some point that you haven't been seeing me in the places you're used to seeing me, and I've been playing my cards very closely for the last few…
No Such Thing as an AI Artist
<nav class="toc"> <ul> </ul> </nav> ## Introduction This post is for those of you who are saying something along the lines of, “ There’s no such thing as an AI artist.” I’ve been…
🧞Here's A Look At What It's Like to be Blind and Nonbinary in 2025
Here's a look at what it's like to be nonbinary in 2025. ,back in January, I posted on socials asking if there were any groups for blind and visually impaired individuals. Among…
Skivity Space Toilet!!!
A collectible toy design featuring Changeling Skivity Toilet Edition. The toy showcases a green humanoid figure with wings, known as Changeling, seated on a futuristic toilet. The…
🏪 Holidays Among Humans, 2024
Get in the mood with this Changeling and Alex inspired holiday design. Perfect for bringing that truly unique touch for your holiday decorating. Image Description: The image…
Looking for Information after Hurricane Milton
📰I obeyed an evacuation mandate for Sarasota, FL ahead of Milton with the understanding my apartment and most of my possessions might be gone by today. I say this to tell you that…
Meet the Accessibility, #A11y Dragons
 ## Premise Each of these dragons failed to completely fit the…
If you Don't like long posts complaining about medical stuff, skip this one
Of all my medical experiences, this was certainly one of them. I went to get my COVID booster in preparation for my trip to Minnesota in September. I scheduled a 9:00 AM…
Monsters Described Promo with Description
Here's the Monsters described video from yesterday with an #AI generated description. The video shows a black cat sitting in the middle of a group of other cats. The background is…
Monsters Described No. 1: Jeepers Creepers
# Explanation This post is the first in a series what iconic monsters from the horror movie genre look like. # Disclaimer I am a totally blind horror fan. Therefore, all…
Creating and Using iMessage Links
by Changeling and Perplexity AI Creating and using iMessage links can be a powerful way to streamline communication, especially for businesses or individuals who want to make it…
Ashley the Dragon Plays Guitar
As long as the music starts in you, it doesn’t matter who’s playing it. ## Image Description The image depicts a detailed black and white illustration of a dragon playing an…
BPI Fall Social
I've been playing with canva and exploring its accessibility and whether or not alt text transfers out. in case it doesn't, here's a description of the imbedded design: The image…
Thrust Your Opinion On Me! No really. It's fine.
I'm almost sorry when new tech features come out now. They always seem to promote the new wave of people with a "truly unique" opinion they just have to **thrust** upon you…
Realtime Reflections of WWDC2024 KeyNote
<img src="uploads/2024/changeling-in-apple-park.jpeg" width="600" height="600" alt="Auto-generated description: A green alien is sitting on a futuristic pink fountain surrounded…
Reply with Your Affirmations to Acknowledge Be my Eyes' New Inclusive language Guide!!!
Received [Be My Eyes'](@bemyeyes@mastodon.social) [Inclusive Language Guide](https://www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-eyes-inclusive-language-guide). I am surprised by some of the…
This Book is Cool: Featuring guest Randy Reed
Some of you may remember me talking about being on a webqast called "This Book is Cool.". I just received the email with the finished product. See [my photos…
Whole>Sum: Impressions of Stephen king's You like It Darker
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A changeling After All
😎🧚🏻🐲 Was watching an old sitcom the other day and heard one of the characters refer to athe #LGBTQIA2ss+ community as, "the fae crowd". Not saying that a good name for the…
Three Things I Thoroughly Enjoy as a Synesthete
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#A11y issue with #UberEats app and proposed solution
# Accessibility Issue with UberEats App The main point I'm making is that there appears to be an accessibility issue with the UberEats app when using VoiceOver on iOS devices.…
I Just hacked Sighted People!!!
For all my kindred spirits in the blind community, I've just figured out how to hack sighted people. Next time they forget to provide an accommodation, try saying, "Thank you for…
Mature Reflection Concerning Apple's Disrutptive ipad ad
After thinking about it, here's what I've decided about the [Apple](@apple@mastodon.social) #iPad ad that stirred the pot: Aple is known as a disruptor. Because our society…
Randy’s Love Languages: An overview of how to be a good friend and/or leader
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Let My Changeling Go! A memoir of Championing Discord in the Blindness Community
I want to take a minute to express my displeasure (growing whenever I think on it) with Discord. To some of you, it will seem like not a big deal. For those of you who have…
If you don't like topics like sexuality and gender, sit in the corner and hum a hymn as you fondle the symbol of your faith with one hand and stroke your Good Book with the other, why don't you.
🐲 It’s also worth mentioning I’ve largely exited the Asexual community because they are generally younger, angry and not yet tired enough by life to keep them from making your…
All Hopped Up
I finally figured out why this week has essentially been Hell Week for me and anyone who had to deal with me in any capacity: The new meds the doctor gave me can cause elevated…
What We Worry About: A Repost of someone who is exercising their right to be disgusted
I don't necessarily agree with the tone of this post, but I do the sentiment. Also, this is my way of reminding you living blind is not a case of God bless us, and we don't all…
Something You Didn't Know About me 05/16/2024
# Something you didn't know about me... The first experience I had that showed me I **shouldn't** have to fight for accommodation was not actually by anyone in my office or in the…
📗 Yes And
# 📗 Yes And ## Definition Pronunciation: Yes. **AND!** Derived from the shorthand of the first rule of improv. > No questions. Always respond with Yes and... Before adding more…
Then and Now: On blind social media users and their use/choice not to use profile pics, complete with much deeper message for readers who are a step ahead.
😎🧑🏼🦯 Since my newest frontier into the Fediverse, I've become aware of just how many blind and visually impaired folks are out there with no profile pics. I remember a time, it…
Daily menu for May 15, 2024
# 🌅 Good morning, imaginary friends in the shiny box. Are you gorgeous? Remember, gorgeous can go beyond physical appearance; it's a state of mind and feeling. # 📋 On today's…
The ultimate Intro Post
## Welcome :) Imagine a social media experience where you log into one place and get all your content from across the Internet. Imagine a social media experience where you can…
Happy Birthded Agay
🎶👯Got exposed to another group of waitresses singing “Happy Birthday to You” to a diner. It started out in the key of D and looked promising, but then they hit that high note just…
Swimming or Whatever
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The Mirror Lesson
I found [this post](https://universeodon.com/@jokes/112329925218001453) on Mastodon and thought it was too good *not* to share. > Bathroom A private school recently was faced with…
The Rabbit Listens, The Goon Knows
<img src="https://cdn.micro.blog/books/9780735231139/cover.jpg" align="left" class="microblog_book" style="max-width: 60px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top:…
The Nonbinary Experience
What's being nonbinary like for you? To understand what it’s like to be Nonbinary for me personally, imagine that you are in a room with people and you are all singing a simple…
Physiverse
# Physiverse Pronounced fizzy-verse or fizza-verse. Short for physical universe, refers to physical world. Replaces the term in real life (IRL) in the distinguishing between…
Why Changeling? (CW for mentions of discrimination, child abuse)
## Changeling and some Numbers I’ve been on the Internet for many years, and I’ve seen many strange handles—even used some of them. In my early twenties, I signed up for my first…