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My Calendly is live with new services! For 2 weeks only: AI Consultation $15 (normally $35) and User Experience Testing $25 (normally $50). General Consultation is free. Half off won’t last—book now: https://calendly.com/tayarndt/
#Accessibility #AI #UX #A11y

I’m finally building my personal website live on YouTube. It’s happening Aug 29 at 12:30 PM CT. Coding with @code in real time, no edits, just raw coding. Set your reminder now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBXNWA7daRM
#LiveCoding #VSCode #WebDevelopment #CodingStream #TechCommunity

#Free Apple App Development Course starts Sept 25. Learn SwiftUI, build iOS apps, and publish to the App Store. Beginner-friendly, group learning, and free to join.
Sign up: https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg3MTAwMjAwMjIy?cjc=6nhstavd
#SwiftUI #iOSDev #100DaysOfCode #Apple #LearnToCode

Not to Mention people who are low vision can use magnification and see facial expressions, and other things that they’ve never been able to see.  like my friend

Accessibility tools like screen readers interpret web pages through a specific DOM tree called the accessibility tree. You can access and read this tree in most browsers through the development tools. Be curious, go check that out! #accessibility #a11y

General Consultation - Taylor Arndt

Wondering how we audit websites & apps for #Accessibility? We start with a discovery call, scope & estimate, then audit with standards + real assistive tech. We finish with a recap call + remediation advice. Book a consult: calendly.com/tayarndt/gen... #A11y #InclusiveDesign

I’m excited to share that I’ve been promoted to Chief Accessibility Officer at Techopolis Online Solutions. My focus is clear: making digital experiences more accessible for everyone. Learn more or book a consultation: https://t.co/y1WWyEj1xQ #Accessibility #a11y #Inclusion

Iteration Plan for August & Re-writing Terminal Tools What features are coming to VS Code in the next update? The August iteration plan is completely done in the open. How does it work, how you look at it, and how to you get involved? We also sit down…

It's Monday, which means a new episode of the VS Code Insiders Podcast just dropped!

This week, learn about August's iteration plan and hear firsthand from engineer Daniel Imms how the terminal tools have been re-written: www.vscodepodcast.com/2

Windows PC to PC Migration’ tool its seriously time to think about a new Windows 11 system! - Note, this blog post includes instructions for accessible PC to {PC data migration. If you are not comfortable performing any of the below actions, consult a professional or send us an email, located…

Wow! A better PC to PC migration tool? Wonderful to hear that Microsoft has created this AND it sounds like it's screen reader accessible. Reminds me of iOS and Android migration... Useful for everyone!

accessiblepass.net/windows-pc-t...

#Accessibility #A11y

Our Apple App Development Class starts September 25.
Learn to build apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac using SwiftUI.
The course is completely free and all content is fully accessible.
Sign up here: https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg3MTAwMjAwMjIy?cjc=6nhstavd
#SwiftUI #iOSDev #AppDevelopment

I’m looking to connect with more people in the #Accessibility, #A11y, #WebAccessibility, #UXDesign, #WebDev, #AppDev, and #Tech communities.
I’m always interested in sharing knowledge, testing ideas, and learning from others working to make technology better for everyone. Let’s connect.

Ensure your internal tools are accessible too. Accessibility isn’t just outward-facing—employees with disabilities need equal access to HR portals, CRMs & platforms. True inclusion = everyone can work & succeed.
👉 https://calendly.com/tayarndt/general-consultation
#Accessibility #A11y

Streaming Friday is back tomorrow. Should I run an Accessibility Q&A or a Free Live Audit testing an AI or vibe coded product for accessibility? Want your homepage tested live? Reply here #Accessibility #AI #StreamingFriday #Inclusion

Thinking about an accessibility audit?
3 things every leader should demand:
1. Testers with disabilities
2. Focus beyond compliance
3. Clear guidance + point of contact
Accessibility isn’t a report, it’s a roadmap.
#Accessibility #Leadership #CXO #InclusiveDesign #a11y

showing off the @github remote coding agent. It is a game changer. Come Join. https://t.co/ubuKKyUCXf #YouTube #VsCode #Coding

After the Let It cook episode with burkholand and James, I’m going live at 12:30 PM CT to cover AI news, GitHub Copilot vs Cursor, and a feature that could change how we work. Set a reminder now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUjznIKmz8k
#AI #GitHub #VSCode #Cursor

A thumbnail with a dark background and the VS Code logo that reads "What's new in Visual Studio Code July Update 1.103, Use GPT-5 in chat, chat checkpoints to restore previous states, a revamped tool picker interface, support for more than 128 tools per agent request, automatic startup for MCP servers, enhanced terminal command approvals, Git worktree support for checking out multiple branches, fast code search for Azure DevOps repositories, a customizable language model selector, and a dedicated view for managing coding agent chat sessions".

v1.103 of VS Code is here! Check out what's new:

🚀 GPT-5 rolling out to VS Code today
🛠️ Enable more than 128 MCP tools with virtual tools
✅ Chat checkpoints
🌳 Git worktree support

…and much more: aka.ms/VSCodeRelease

Here are some of the highlights 🧵

Reflecting on My First Year at Techopolis: Growth and Goals for the Future A Personal Reflection

One year at Techopolis Online Solutions.
I’ve focused on accessibility and tech that helps me make a difference.
Here’s what I do and what this year has meant to me:
taylorarndt.substack.com/p/reflecting...
#WorkAnniversary #Accessibility #BlindTech

App Development — Techopolis Online Solutions

Small businesses are building apps—not for hype, but to solve real problems.
Apps can help customers order, send updates, manage bookings, and make services easier to access.
You don’t need to be techy—just start with a good idea.
www.techopolisonline.com/app-developm...
#SmallBusiness #MobileApps

Techopolis Online Solutions

Pressed Enter twice to open a menu and its submenu. For screen reader users, that’s frustrating.
Accessibility isn’t about extra steps—it’s about usable design.
Design should reduce friction, not create it.
www.techopolisonline.com
#a11y #UX

Design your app like the screen isn’t visible. For blind users like me, the screen reader is the interface. If your app doesn’t work without visuals, it doesn’t work for everyone. It’s not about perfection—it’s about intention. #Accessibility #BlindInTech

iOS devs: Do you really need that custom control? Native components are accessible by default. When do you go custom—and how do you handle accessibility?
#iOSDev #SwiftUI #A11y #AppDev

Mobile App Accessibility Testing Details — Techopolis Online Solutions

“Taylor from Techopolis Online Solutions is fantastic to work with. She is very knowledgeable and provides much-needed help and peace of mind for making accessible websites.” — Ben Staples
Need an accessible website or app? Start here: www.techopolisonline.com/app-developm...

What I thought About Everything Announced at WWDC 2025 Apple Intelligence: AI That Respects Your Privacy Apple took a bold step into the AI space with Apple Intelligence—its new on-device AI framework aimed at redefining productivity, creativity, and d…

WWDC 2025 gave us Apple Intelligence, a full redesign, new multitasking, and more.
As a blind developer, I break it all down—including accessibility wins.
Read my take: iaccessibility.net/what-i-thoug...
#WWDC25 #AppleIntelligence #Accessibility #iOS26

Let’s Talk AI now has a mailing list for ongoing discussion, tips, and updates between ACB calls.
Join by sending a blank email to:
talkai+subscribe@taylorarndt.com
Let’s keep the AI conversation going.
#LetsTalkAI #AccessibleAI #BlindTech

Stuck on a Codecademy quiz so visual I had to use AI to interpret it. If I need machine learning to take a coding test, there’s a serious accessibility problem. We can do better. #Accessibility

We build accessible, crash-free mobile apps for all users. Scalable, inclusive, and reliable. See our apps: apps.apple.com/us/developer...

Helping lead FreeCodeCamp’s Learn to Code group. Join us Tuesdays at 10am CT, catch replays on YouTube, and join our Google Classroom to connect with others:
classroom.google.com/c/Nzg1NzU2NT...
#FreeCodeCamp #LearnToCode #Accessibility

A lot of people #VibeCode—writing code without structure or strategy—which can lead to problems. Personally, I treat AI as a collaborative teammate. When you’re at a small company, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a teammate you manage. That’s a big difference from letting it run wild

🚀 Excited to announce our new visionOS Open Source Swift Packages page!

8 new packages available:

• DicyaninThumbController - Spatial input handling
• DicyaninSharePlay - Multi-user experiences
• DicyaninHandTracking - Precision tracking
• DicyaninEntityDebugger - Real-time debugging

And more!