Ginger Kiwi
January 2026: This website is being completely redesigned and coded from scratch in Astro.js. Some layout and design elements (e.g. spacing and margins) need to be implemented. As usual, I'm building in public using an agile process with ongoing accessibilty testing. This message will be deleted when the site redevelopement is done. I'm working on migrating my older articles over from other domains and my archive on my MacBook. Part of this project is updating my details in the A11y Web Ring.
Curb Cuts and Conversations Podcast
2026 Episodes
January 08, 2026. I'm currently editing the first podcast episode for 2026. The episode tells the story of how my formally cute 1930s Art Deco walkup apartment was no longer accessible or a 15-minute city location, and the difference that finally living in an accessible building closer to both northbound and southbound bus stops is making. The audio version will be published over the weekend, and the video version will be up on YouTube by Wednesday, January, 14.
The First Two Guests For 2026 Are:
- Rebecca Tarrent, JD, Global Autism Advocate & Nonprofit Leader. Episode topic: Neurodivergent accessiblity in public spaces and transportation
- Ron Buliung, University of Toronto Distinguished Professor in the Geographies of Disability and Ableism. Episode topics: Who is the 15-Minute City and Walkscore for?, last millimeter problems, and school transportation
Web Accessiblity Wednesdays Series
Web Accessiblity Wednesdays will continue in 2026 as a regular series of short episodes. The series highlights the amazing digital accessiblity professionals and their work in a "10 Questions in 10(ish) Minutes" format.
The digital world intersects with the physical in many ways. So in addition to guests from my existing network, I'm looking for professionals that are involved in web and digital accessibility projects that intersect with the physical world. For example:
- Transit apps and websites,
- Websites and apps for physical locations like restaurants,
- Apps and websites aimed at the disability community,
2025 Episodes
There was an unplanned break in the schedule from October, 2025 to January, 2026. I've moved to a wheelchair accessible building.
Video Podcast Highlights
Web Accessibility Wednesdays - Episode 01, Macro Campos, Senior Developer
Episode 001 Sara Hendren "What Can a Body Do?"
(E001 clip)Wheelchair Users' Biggest Accessibility Barrier
Featured Articles
This section is being added from January 08 to January 20, 2026. It is a temporary measure while I'm migrating all my writing to this single site.
Recent Articles
Links open the article page on this site
- Deaf Awareness Month: A Curated List of Content by Deaf and CODA Creators and Public Speakers (Part 1)
- Deaf Awareness Month: A Curated List of Content by Deaf and CODA Creators and Public Speakers (Part 2)
Software Developer Focused Articles from GingerKiwi.dev
Links to GingerKiwi.devopen in a new tab. Note that there is a known issue on GingerKiwi.dev for users with "prefers light theme" where browsers change the h2-h6 level headings to pure black - without changing the background colour. The CSS is actually white headings on an almost black background.
- What Are Refreshable Braille Devices and What Do Devs and UX Designers Need to Know?
- An Introduction to Text to Speech and Screen Readers for Developers
- A Quick List of Accessibility Resources
- A Handful of Quick Accessibility Tips for Developers - With Cats and Coffee Themed Code Examples
Archived Articles
Articles from before 2024. These are currently at https://gingerkiwiblog.netlify.app and will open in a new tab
Graphic & UX Design