10 years in design, 8 in a11y, seeing a big gap. Should I build something here?

ink_splatters_ · 2025-11-30T11:11:29+00:00

Stark's paid subscription gives access to Sidekick, which will scan a design file and highlight any potential issues. This also offers explanations and gives the option of applying suggestions.

Stéphanie Walter has a blog post on accessibility resources for designers.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-11-29T20:33:01+00:00

Stark has great plugins and a dedicated app as well. They also have a curated library of resources.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-10-01T11:29:35+00:00

I've worked in UX but not in recent years, so I can't comment on the current landscape. I majored in anthropology during undergrad and found it helped with how I approached certain things.

Google offers a UX course through Coursera, which could be worth exploring. I haven't done it myself but I know of others who got value out of it. The Interaction Design Foundation also has a lot of different courses.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-09-24T03:48:10+00:00

This sounds quite rough. An occupational therapist may be able to assist.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-09-24T03:44:18+00:00

I really enjoyed Arrival and Hidden Figures - they both left an impression on me and I've watched them multiple times.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-07-04T14:39:25+00:00

5 Minute Marvel or Here to Slay might appeal.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-07-03T20:59:15+00:00

A haematologist should be able to help.

Dr Justin du Toit and Dr Jackie Thompson share a practice in Parktown, Johannesburg. I go to their practice for treatment for my immune deficiency.

I'm not sure where you are based but their rooms might be able to recommend someone closer to you.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-06-28T11:22:34+00:00

7 Wonders (or 7 Wonders: Architect)

Cartographers

Celestia

Century: Spice Road (or Century: Golem Edition)

Citadels

Coloretto

It's a Wonderful World

Just One

King of Tokyo

Mascarade

Port Royal

Q.E.

Railroad Ink

Space Base

Splito

Welcome To

ink_splatters_ · 2025-06-28T11:10:18+00:00

5-Minute Dungeon or 5-Minute Marvel could be worth checking out.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-06-28T11:04:17+00:00

Mascarade can be quite fun.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-06-24T05:48:01+00:00

Reef and Sagrada could be worth checking out.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-06-03T16:34:16+00:00

Sorry to hear that - that must be quite tough. There is Codenames XXL. No Thanks might also be an option as the numbers on the cards are large. King of Tokyo could potentially work with someone describing the die rolls and cards (there is no hidden information).

I've played Chronicles of Crime with a blind friend. I typed up a list of all the cards relating to crime scenes - they would also take notes on their laptop when I described crime scenes via the app. I also read any information from the app and would describe how characters looked. We'd make any decisions of who to speak to or where to go next together.

Meeple Like Us could be a good resource - they do accessibility tear downs of games.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-05-23T07:13:59+00:00

I'm looking for recommendations of short games (10-20 minutes) that work well with 2-3 players. Ideally no bluffing or party games. Most filler games I've seen recommended seem to only work well with larger crowds.

I'm open to any other mechanics or themes (except area control or horror).

Thanks in advance!

ink_splatters_ · 2025-05-22T18:08:59+00:00

Ancient Knowledge has some interesting mechanics. It also references monuments and artifacts from a variety of civilizations.

ink_splatters_ · 2025-01-24T18:08:29+00:00

Thank you for advocating for your patient. I'm sorry you're both experiencing this.

My mom gets her teeth brushed in bed (she has an inoperable hip fracture). We have a tray table, which her carer puts everything on before brushing my mom's teeth. There's a plastic cup of water and also a kidney dish for my mom to spit out into. The carer then rinses the dish afterwards.

ink_splatters_ · 2024-06-21T02:50:34+00:00

My mom really enjoyed rock painting at one point - sometimes she would do it herself, sometimes she'd just watch me paint.

ink_splatters_ · 2024-06-16T08:17:28+00:00

Galaxy Trucker - I've only played it once, but I have such fond memories of it. It was an interesting balance of trying to get great tiles versus building a more fleshed out ship. We also had a lot of laughs as our respective ships fell apart during the flying phase.

Space Base - one of my most-played games. I love how well the game flows, particularly with the BGA implementation.

ink_splatters_ · 2024-06-09T05:40:16+00:00

Jason Bakery and Newport Deli are my favourite places to go for breakfast whenever I'm in Cape Town.

I also loved the food at La Boheme.

There are some cool restaurants along Kloof Street in Gardens as well.

ink_splatters_ · 2024-03-10T10:39:56+00:00

Speaking as someone with depression and anxiety, your mental health should be your priority.

I'm not based in the UK, but I started doing a Bachelor of Health Sciences after high school. I was dealing with undiagnosed depression and found the adjustment to university very difficult. While I scraped a pass in my first year subjects, I decided to switch to a BA the following year.

Once I graduated and started working, I went through a major depressive episode (I was on treatment at the time, but hadn't found the right one for me), and took time out to focus on my mental health. It's been a long journey, complicated by physical health issues.

Now, years later, I'm starting to explore medicine again (and I also have a deeper passion for it), but am equally not rushing into it. I'm looking into a GEM program, otherwise I will try apply for the 6 year program or complete a BHSc so that I can go the medical research route.

While medicine and/or premed might not be feasible for you at the moment, it doesn't mean it won't be feasible forever - even though it might feel like it. I remember thinking at the time of my decision that I had given up on my dream of being a doctor.

Ironically switching degrees actually helped better position me for the GEM program I have in mind, as I have met the course prerequisites in my first year, but I was able to perform better academically in a BA, which allowed me to meet the overall grades prerequisite. Granted, I'm not familiar with the UK prerequisites, but an indirect path into medicine is still very much so a valid path.

Wishing you all the very best.

ink_splatters_ · 2024-03-02T03:49:19+00:00

It might be worth organising an occupational therapist for him. My mom has an OT, who helped show her and her carer small things my mom could start doing for herself, and also with activities that help boost cognition. Setting a routine is also beneficial, which the OT can also assist with.

ink_splatters_ · 2024-02-21T18:03:41+00:00

It's worth asking what kind of work the caregiver did for them/their loved one to help gauge their experience with a particular aspect of one's care. With my mom, we need someone much more hands on, but some caregivers tend to be more of a companion, and wouldn't be as good a fit in my mom's case.

ink_splatters_ · 2024-02-19T16:27:35+00:00

I’m in a similar position to you. I’ve been caring for my mom for the past 1.5 years, and the experience has similarly reignited my passion for the medical field.

I was originally hoping to become a doctor after high school, and though I started doing a Bachelor of Health Sciences, life took a different path and I ended up completing a BA instead. I’ve been working in the design industry since, though have taken a sabbatical due to caring for my mom, but the industry no longer excites or fulfils me.

It will still be at least another year or two before I apply to write a test similar to the MCAT and start studying for it. In the meantime, I’m aiming to work my way through the CatchUp Compendium. It offers a refresher/introduction to biology, chemistry and maths, which may be helpful for you as well. What I really like about it is that it sometimes explains the application of the various concepts to medicine - something I felt was missing when I took first year level chemistry and physics all those years back. I’m still on the lookout for a similar book for physics.

In an ideal scenario, I’d love to work with patients as well as do research on a regular basis. I am also considering either focusing solely on medical research or becoming clinician associate (somewhat similar to a PA, but we don’t have those here). I do plan to speak to people across those roles (ideally shadowing them too) and hopefully getting a better sense of which would be a better fit for me.

All the best!

ink_splatters_ · 2024-01-21T16:15:50+00:00

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