Alicia Jarvis 🇨🇦

Solving small text and contrast issues for large-screen readability Why your beautiful UI becomes unreadable the moment it hits a TV screen — and how to fix it.

For those on Medium, my latest is now published in Bootcamp medium.com/design-bootc...

Netflix has confirmed it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO, in a deal worth $82.7 billion. https://bit.ly/49UVgXb

Solving small text and contrast issues for large-screen readability he user experience for TV aligns more with billboard design than with app design, and cannot be treated as a simple enlargement of mobile interfaces. The challenges of viewing distance, screen variabi...

👀 Struggling to read tiny text or low-contrast designs on big screens? You’re not alone. My latest blog post, “Solving Small Text and Contrast Issues for Large-Screen Readability”, breaks down practical fixes to make your content clear. www.alicia.design/post/solving... #a11y #UIdesign

Disney+ Says New Hulu-Branded Redesign Now Rolling Out in Canada Disney+ Canada has confirmed with iPhone in Canada that a major redesign tied to Hulu’s global expansion is now rolling out across the country. The update follows Disney’s October 8 announcement that Hulu would become the platform’s new General Entertainment brand worldwide, replacing Star in international markets. The shift marks the first step toward a fully unified Disney+ and Hulu experience expected next year.

Disney+ Says New Hulu-Branded Redesign Now Rolling Out in Canada

Disney+ Canada has confirmed with iPhone in Canada that a major redesign tied to Hulu’s global expansion is now rolling out across the country. The update follows Disney’s October 8 announcement that Hulu would become the platform’s…

Bell Expands Its Wi-Fi 7 Giga Hub 2.0 Modem to More Regions: Who Gets It Now Bell told iPhone in Canada today that its new Giga Hub 2.0 modem, which supports Wi-Fi 7, is now available across Ontario and Quebec following its earlier limited launch. The hardware brings Wi-Fi 7 to Bell Pure Fibre customers and is meant to deliver faster speeds, lower latency, and better performance for homes with many connected devices. The modem is now offered to customers across Ontario and Quebec, joining the original launch areas of Toronto and the GTA, Ottawa, London, Windsor, Kitchener, Guelph, Barrie, Collingwood and Bradford, along with Quebec City and nearby regions.

Bell Expands Its Wi-Fi 7 Giga Hub 2.0 Modem to More Regions: Who Gets It Now

Bell told iPhone in Canada today that its new Giga Hub 2.0 modem, which supports Wi-Fi 7, is now available across Ontario and Quebec following its earlier limited launch. The hardware brings Wi-Fi 7 to Bell Pure Fibre…

7 ways we’re making Android more accessible This December, Android is getting new accessibility updates like dark theme’s expanded option, emotion tags in Expressive Captions, easier Voice Access and more.

From expanded Dark Theme to easier Voice Access activation with Gemini, here are 7 ways #Google is making #Android more accessible. blog.google/products/and...

YouTube video by Apple Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple

I love this so much! Well done #Apple. #NotRemarkable #a11y youtu.be/KmFPWxjmnqE?...

CBC Sports announces programming details, broadcast team for Milan-Cortina Paralympics | CBC Sports The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina are now just 100 days away, and Canadians won't have to miss a minute of the action. CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada's Paralympic Network, will bring audienc...

CBC Sports announces programming details, broadcast team for Milan-Cortina Paralympics www.cbc.ca/sports/paral...

Exclusive: Crave’s New App Is Here — And HDR Is Finally on the Way A Full Redesign Aimed at 2025 Expectations Crave is getting its biggest overhaul in years, with Bell Media saying the goal is to make the service feel more modern, easier to use, and closer to what Canadians expect from a full streaming platform in 2025. iPhone in Canada spoke with Jerrell Jimerson, Senior Vice President and Head of Product & Experience at Bell Media, who walked us through the new Crave experience during a live demo and broke down what’s changing.

Exclusive: Crave’s New App Is Here — And HDR Is Finally on the Way

A Full Redesign Aimed at 2025 Expectations Crave is getting its biggest overhaul in years, with Bell Media saying the goal is to make the service feel more modern, easier to use, and closer to what Canadians expect from a full…

Donald Trump and the unseemly rise of “insider capitalism” The returns to access in America are soaring

The returns to being an insider—those with status, access to power or privileged information—ought to be falling. Instead, they are soaring. We explain three reasons why

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Nuremberg Trials. In 2018, I spent an afternoon with Ben Ferencz who, at the age of 99, was the last living prosecutor of the Nazis. Here’s what he had to say in “Fahrenheit 11/9” about the dark turn the world was taking.

Today is #WorldTelevisionDay, a great reminder of the importance of accessible media!

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is asking Canadians to help make TV and online streaming more accessible for people with disabilities. crtc.gc.ca/eng/consulta...

Why accessibility on TV is fundamentally different from mobile We often borrow mental models from mobile when designing for TV because people’s behavior and expectations are becoming similar across…

“Why accessibility on TV is fundamentally different from mobile” via @medium.com medium.com/design-bootc...

Why accessibility on TV is fundamentally different from mobile We often borrow mental models from mobile when designing for TV because people’s behavior and expectations are becoming similar across devices. However, this can be problematic. Touch interactions, li...

Designing for #accessibility isn’t one-size-fits-all.

On mobile, users tap and swipe within arm’s reach. On TV, they navigate from across the room — often with just a remote.

Read my full post on why accessibility on TV is fundamentally different from mobile. www.alicia.design/post/why-acc...

November is #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth. Join us in raising awareness and celebrating the many contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people experiencing disability to our society.

A smiling man swimming in a pool who is amputee. Text reads: “Disability is not a limitation”.

Disability isn’t a limitation. It’s an opportunity to create a more inclusive society where everyone can thrive.

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Our sovereignty, democracy and fundamental human rights and freedoms were secured at great cost and they are not guaranteed.

This #RemembranceDay, I am thankful to all those who have served, sacrificed, and stood for the values we must continue to defend. #LestWeForget #ViveLeCanada 🇨🇦

The @crtceng.bsky.social is seeking input on how to improve accessibility in TV and online streaming services. This is a key step toward a more inclusive media landscape for people with disabilities. Learn more and share your feedback: www.canada.ca/en/radio-tel...

New initiative will enhance workplace capacity to employ youth with disabilities in construction, building trades, and manufacturing sectors Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) will help youth with disabilities get and keep jobs by increasing employer capacity to recruit, onboard, retain, mentor, and promote persons with disabili...

With $4.44M in support from the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, we have partnered with over 12 organizations to build inclusive, disability-confident workplaces through systems-level change.

Read the press release to learn more: vraie-idea.ca/news/new-ini...

If you have supported students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDO in internships or work placement settings, we want to hear from you! About the Study: We are researching workplace safety during internships for students with IDD, focussing on common safety concerns, workplace challenges, and existing supports. What's involved? Complete a short 25-3o minute survey online or in-person; share your experiences supporting students with IDD in work settings; No personal or workplace details will be shared Complete the survey for a chance to win one of twenty $50 gift cards! Bt participating, you contribute to building safer, more inclusive workplaces for all. Scan the QR code or click the link: http://bit.ly/4gsmSwD1 For more information contact the primary researcher at isha.leghari@torontomu.ca

Have you supported students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in internships or work?

please consider participating in this @researchtmu.bsky.social study on workplace safety. Details below.

Complete the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

CCRW testimonial graphic. Childhood educator with a group of happy kids playing. Quote reads: Today I'm proud to be working a s a childhood educator, and I owe that to CCRW. Their program doesn't just open doors, it transforms lives." - Farah, Moncton. CCRW logo top right.

This #NDEAM we’re proud to spotlight real voices from our candidates.. 💼✨

Meet one of our program participants Farah, now thriving in her career as a childhood educator. Her journey shows what’s possible when opportunity meets inclusion

#NDEAM2025 #DisabilityInclusion #PWD #CCRWStories

Two people wearing traditional Indigenous clothing stand side by side. One person holds a hand drum at their side. Text on the image reads: “Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. November 2025. CCRW | CCRT.” The design features a sunrise graphic symbolizing strength and connection.

🧡 November is #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth

CCRW honours the voices and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people with disabilities across Turtle Island.

This month and beyond, we're committed to action that builds a truly barrier-free Canada.
#IDAM #PWD #BarrierFreeCanada

Graphic of a woman with the text: According to the IWH, a fully inclusive Canada could yield benefits up to $422.7 billion, or up to 22.0% of Canadian GDP in the year 2027.

According to the IWH, a fully inclusive Canada - where there are no barriers to employment, healthcare, social participation, or any other aspect of life - could yield benefits worth between $252.8 to $422.7 billion, or 13.1% to 22.0% of Canadian GDP in the year 2027.

Learn more at buff.ly/ophPSpK

The economic benefits of a fully accessible and inclusive Canada If Canada were a fully accessible and inclusive society, the economic benefits would amount to about $337.7 billion in calendar year 2017. This amount is equal to about 17.6 per cent of the gross dome...

According to @iwhresearch.bsky.social , a fully inclusive Canada could yield benefits worth between $252.8 to $422.7 billion, or 13.1% to 22.0% of Canadian GDP in the year 2027. www.iwh.on.ca/plain-langua...

Why Accessibility Breaks Between Design & Development Accessibility often starts strong in design — with thoughtful colour contrast, readable typography, and inclusive interaction flows. But somewhere between design sign-off and development, it starts to crumble.By the time the product reaches QA, features that looked accessible on Figma suddenly fa…

Why Accessibility Breaks Between Design and Development, by @a11yalicia.bsky.social:

https://www.alicia.design/post/why-accessibility-breaks-between-design-development

#accessibility #design #processes #collaboration #testing

Affiche intitulée « Vous avez des questions sur vos droits au travail ? ARCH Centre du droit des personnes handicapées peut vous conseiller ! » Sous-titre : « ARCH Centre du droit des personnes handicapées est une clinique juridique spécialisée qui se consacre à la promotion et à la défense des droits des personnes handicapées en Ontario. » Section : « Nos services – Conseils juridiques et informations sur les mesures d’adaptation en milieu de travail. » Texte expliquant que si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez des questions sur vos droits de recevoir des mesures d’adaptation liées à votre handicap au travail, ARCH peut vous donner des conseils juridiques. ARCH fournit des conseils juridiques confidentiels et sommaires gratuits et des références aux employés et aux demandeurs d’emploi handicapés sur leurs droits à des mesures d’adaptation en milieu de travail. Vous pouvez contacter ARCH si : • Vous êtes un employé handicapé dans un milieu de travail non syndiqué et avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour exercer votre emploi. • Vous pensez avoir été licencié, congédié ou traité injustement au travail en raison de votre handicap. • Vous êtes à la recherche d’un emploi et avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour une entrevue. Les avocats d’ARCH peuvent vous renseigner sur vos droits et vos options et vous orienter vers d’autres services utiles si nécessaire. Texte de contact : « Contactez ARCH dès aujourd’hui ! » Téléphone : 416-482-8255 | Sans frais : 1-866-482-2724 ATS : 416-482-1254 | ATS sans frais : 1-866-482-2728 Courriel : intake@arch.clcj.ca Site Web : www.archdisabilitylaw.ca En haut, une image montre un groupe diversifié de personnes assises avec des ordinateurs portables dans une salle de réunion. Le logo d’ARCH se trouve dans le coin supérieur droit.

Questions sur vos droits au travail?
ARCH offre des conseils juridiques gratuits et confidentiels sur les mesures d’adaptation.
www.archdisabilitylaw.ca
#Accessibilité #DroitsDesPersonnesHandicapées #ARCHOntario

Flyer titled “Do you have questions about your legal rights at work? ARCH Disability Law Centre can give you advice!” Subheading: “Our services – Legal Advice and Information about Workplace Accommodation.” Text explains that if you are a person with a disability and have questions about your rights to accommodations at work, ARCH may be able to give you legal advice. ARCH provides free, confidential summary advice and referral services to employees and job seekers with disabilities about workplace accommodations. Section titled “You can contact ARCH if:” lists: • You are an employee with a disability in a non-unionized workplace and need accommodations to do your job. • You believe you have been fired, let go, or treated unfairly at work because of your disability. • You are looking for work and need accommodations for a job interview. Text adds that ARCH lawyers can explain your legal rights and options and refer you to other helpful services if needed. Contact section: “Contact ARCH today!” Website: www.archdisabilitylaw.ca Telephone: 416-482-8255 | Toll-free: 1-866-482-2724 TTY: 416-482-1254 | TTY Toll-free: 1-866-482-2728 Email: intake@arch.clcj.ca Footer: “ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty legal clinic dedicated to advancing and defending the rights of people with disabilities in Ontario.” ARCH logo in the top right corner.

Need help understanding your workplace rights?
ARCH offers free, confidential legal advice about workplace accommodations.
www.archdisabilitylaw.ca
#DisabilityRights #Accessibility #ARCHOntario

YouTube video by Google What’s New in Google Accessibility | Episode 10

The latest episode of "What's New in Google Accessibility" is out now. Learn about new accessibility features including captions for Gemini Live, updates for Google Meet, and a Gemini-powered tool that simplifies complex text for easier understanding. youtu.be/h1a7O6UzBdY?...

#a11y #Google

PMs, It’s Time to Audit Your TV Login Experience Logging in should be simple — but on TV, it’s often where accessibility breaks down. Between on-screen keyboards, pairing codes, and…

#A11y is about user retention.

If your login flow isn’t inclusive, your audience never makes it to your content.

In my new post, I share how product managers can audit TV login experiences to remove friction and open access for all. medium.com/design-bootc...

Paris Hilton: Why I’m not hiding my ADHD from my kids | Fortune My brain feels like a Ferrari with bicycle brakes — powerful, but hard to control. It also helped me pioneer new worlds, from reality TV to the selfie.

"When I became a mom, my relationship with ADHD changed forever," Paris Hilton writes in a new commentary piece for Fortune. trib.al/NHVD49F