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SeptembRSE: Missing narratives in discussions around diversity and inclusion

Inclusion can’t be an afterthought

Notes from a talk about inclusion in design and unconscious bias.

Rich enough to make bad choices

If you’re rich, not only can you invest in good boots, you can also invest in experimental boot-making startups.

Adding religious holidays to my calendar

Hey Apple, cycle tracking isn’t just for women

At WWDC, I was disappointed to see Apple pitch period tracking exclusively towards women, and not in a more gender-inclusive way.

Questions to ask when writing a trans inclusion policy

Notes on common themes and ideas in a variety of trans inclusion policies, as we start thinking about writing a policy at Wellcome.

Assume worst intent (designing against the abusive ex)

How do we design services and platforms to reduce the risk of harassment and abuse from other users?

Ideas for inclusive conferences and events

A collection of ideas and suggestions for running conferences which are more inclusive and accessible. Based on my experiences at AlterConf, PyCon UK, and similar events.

Using privilege to improve inclusion

In the tech industry, how can we be more aware of our privilege, and use that to build inclusive cultures?

Accessibility at AlterConf

For accessibility and inclusion, AlterConf sets a high bar to beat.

Silence is golden

PyCon had a dedicated quiet room for people to get some downtime, and I think it’s a great idea.

Live captioning at conferences

Live captioning of conference talks was an unexpected bonus at this year’s PyCon UK.

How I use TextExpander to curb my language

I have some TextExpander snippets that I use to cut out words I don’t want to write.