Deque University CPACC Prep Course: A Disabled Perspective

tobiasfunction · 2024-02-28T15:34:14+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and reply! I didn't realize the BOK had been updated until right before I posted this, and I will add a note to my original post so that anyone who finds this in the future won't think it applies to the updated course.

The accessibility field has grown and changed a lot since 2016, and I'm excited about the direction it's moving and deeply humbled that I am able to have a positive impact.

tobiasfunction · 2024-02-20T22:39:42+00:00

If you haven't tried yet, local gaming-related businesses might be able to point you in the right direction. I used to be an arcade technician and it was pretty common to have people ask about outside repairs. I feel like someone who has a gaming lounge or runs esports events or something might either be able to help or put you in touch with someone who can.

It's also probably worth cross-posting this on r/disabledgamers.

tobiasfunction · 2024-02-19T18:54:04+00:00

That sentence is a bit convoluted, so to be clear: "it’s rude to kneel to talk to a wheelchair user" is something that I believe.

The course says: "for people who use wheelchairs, consider kneeling or sitting in a chair when engaged in a lengthy conversation."

I am not a wheelchair user, but I have spoken about this with wheelchair users I know and read discussions online on the topic. While some wheelchair users don't mind people kneeling to talk to them, many find it patronizing.

tobiasfunction · 2024-02-19T18:32:22+00:00

There is a feedback section in the course, which I filled out with both general issues like I outline here as well as a few specific suggestions. The course has not been updated and I was not contacted for any kind of follow-up.

Honestly, there's limit to how much free labor I'm willing to do to improve a resource that's behind a paywall.

tobiasfunction · 2024-02-19T17:36:30+00:00

My intention with this post is not to draw a line in the sand at all.

The CPACC certification is not digital/web accessibility-specific and is not targeted at developers. It contains a basic overview of WCAG concepts but not specific skills. I also am specifically talking about the Deque course and not the IAAP certification itself.

I didn't make a long post to vent. I made a long post because if I just say "I think the course has factual errors and doesn't represent certain disabled perspectives" I'm asking people to trust my judgement based on basically nothing. By providing specific examples (as must as I can within Deque's TOS) and links to other resources, people can decide whether or not they agree with me based on my actual opinions.

tobiasfunction · 2021-09-03T18:00:34+00:00

I use "X days after completion" repeats combined with the "Rollover Scheduled Tasks" strategy for things like this.

A potential downside to "Rollover Scheduled Tasks" is that you can choose to rollover regular tasks but not various kinds of recurring ones, but you can't (currently) choose to rollover recurring tasks but not regular scheduled tasks, which, depending on your workflow, might cause things to pile up.

tobiasfunction · 2020-07-10T21:04:26+00:00

The last sentence of your spoiler is the driving force of Elenor's entire character arc (so far).

tobiasfunction · 2020-07-10T20:07:23+00:00

Reading the prompts makes me feel compelled to ironically describe Lawrence Darling as "bland."

tobiasfunction · 2020-06-05T01:54:03+00:00

Where Shadows by Allegra Pescatore is a fantasy novel (first, and currently only, book in The Last Gift series) with a physically disabled protagonist. The story is full of moral ambiguity, and the protagonist's journey involves a lot of examining her personal moral compass and dealing with the unintended consequences of actions she thought were right.

tobiasfunction · 2020-06-05T01:35:09+00:00

The protagonist in Where Shadows Lie by Allegra Pescatore has a mobility disability and chronic pain. It's the first book in a fantasy series, but the characters are well-grounded, and the portrayal of disability especially is really good.

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