Robert Parrott's Avatar

Robert Parrott

@rlparrott.bsky.social

Social media nomad. #A11y enthusiast. Career training person. JMU fan. #GoDukes

909 Followers  |  493 Following  |  11 Posts  |  Joined: 04.01.2025  |  1.8538

Latest posts by rlparrott.bsky.social on Bluesky

[Exit King.]

18.10.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7674    πŸ” 2085    πŸ’¬ 61    πŸ“Œ 66
The Obama Hope poster, but it's a frog and it says "Hop"

The Obama Hope poster, but it's a frog and it says "Hop"

I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.

18.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 20467    πŸ” 5631    πŸ’¬ 151    πŸ“Œ 146
Preview
The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits An upcoming regulatory proposal would change the rules of Social Security disability programs to make it harder to qualify, particularly harming older adults.

The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits www.americanprogress.org/article/the-... #a11y

17.10.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Illustration of calendar with text about expanded early voting opportunities beginning October 20 in Loudoun.

Illustration of calendar with text about expanded early voting opportunities beginning October 20 in Loudoun.

#Loudoun County election officials remind voters that early voting opportunities for the November 4, 2025, general election will expand beginning Monday, October 20, to include Saturdays, extended hours and satellite locations. Details here: bit.ly/3LfqGwT

@elections.loudoun.gov

16.10.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead πŸ“š

07.10.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7845    πŸ” 2819    πŸ’¬ 64    πŸ“Œ 159

You know what I’m prime for? Supporting independent bookstores over billionaires this week (and always) πŸ’œ

06.10.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 447    πŸ” 115    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 6
Post image

Blood isn't immediately available for patients after you donate. Every donation undergoes testing & processing before it can help save lives. That’s why a constant, reliable supply of blood donations is so important. Give now so hospitals stand ready: https://rcblood.org/appt

06.10.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Video thumbnail

Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.

If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!

Donate at blinkingguy.com

26.09.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 21155    πŸ” 8954    πŸ’¬ 234    πŸ“Œ 170

Yes! This was so promising and trippy. Loved it.

13.09.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Actually, Slavery Was Very Bad The president’s latest criticism of museums is a thinly veiled attempt to erase Black history.

The MAGA movement is focused on touting only the exceptional parts of our past β€œbecause having to look too closely at the disturbing parts of American history would mean having to look closely at the disturbing parts of themselves,” Clint Smith argues:

22.08.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 391    πŸ” 135    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 15
Preview
apathy β€” Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day for August 22, 2025 is: apathy \AP-uh-thee\ noun Apathy refers either to a lack of feeling or emotion, or to a lack of interest or concern. // Though the girl’s expre...

Today’s #WordOfTheDay per Merriam Webster is β€œapathy.” Feels relevant to remember what this word means. Recommend avoiding apathy in your life. overcast.fm/+AAACx24YcKM

22.08.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

10 year anniversary, and I still stand by this message.

08.08.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

So Others Might Eat (SOME) is an excellent nonprofit organization helping real people in the DC area. Consider a donation: some.org

30.07.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Donate to Help Logan Lubera Battle Cancer and Create Again, organized by Logan Lubera Help Logan Lubera Battle Cancer and be the dad he needs to be for his am… Logan Lubera needs your support for Help Logan Lubera Battle Cancer and Create Again

Logan Lubrera, assistant colorist on the GOOD OMENS graphic novel, has been fighting cancer for months. This has been financially and personally devastating. I know there are many needful in the world right now, but if you have the means, any help is appreciated. www.gofundme.com/f/help-logan...

27.07.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pair of light-skinned-hands typing at a laptop.

A pair of light-skinned-hands typing at a laptop.

That Doesn't Need to Be a PDF, a webinar from the Great Lakes ADA Center, will take place on July 29th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET. Learn more here: adata.org/event/doesnt... #ADA #Accessibility #PwD

24.07.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Humble Comics Bundle: Clover Press: The Art of Storytelling We’ve teamed up with spectacular curators at Clover Press for our newest bundleβ€”pay what you want for great stories and help support The Hero Initiative!

FINAL day; ends July 17!

PAY WHAT YOU WANT for the The @humblebundle.com Bundle @cloverpress.bsky.social: The Art of Stoytelling Bundle! Up to $599 worth of AMAZING downloadable comics you KEEP! Limited time, ends July 17! GO: www.humblebundle.com/books/clover...

16.07.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

So you've seen @jamesgunn.bsky.social's #SUPERMAN, loved it, and want to try modern day SUPERMAN comics?

SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #1 was designed to be your 1ST Superman comic.

It's new reader friendly and a great place to jump on.

To find a comic shop near you, use this link:
www.comicshoplocator.com

12.07.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 184    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 4
Post image

β€œSuperman is too woke!”

Literally the first page of the first ever appearance of Superman:

11.07.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 29703    πŸ” 7255    πŸ’¬ 735    πŸ“Œ 292
Preview
Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care.

When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care.

05.07.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 306    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 3

Save every human being.

Fight for every single person that you can.

AND it's all of us or none of us, truly. We must continue to fight back in all the ways that we can.

AND literally: Save every single person that you can.

There is no buffer time. It's now

03.07.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1314    πŸ” 411    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 11
Preview
Trump’s Energy Department is making federal buildings less accessible again This is the first reversal of federal civil rights protections on this scale in U.S. history.

Trump’s Energy Department is making federal buildings less accessible again thehill.com/opinion/civi... #a11y

30.06.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump's out there yellin’ about immigrants and felons like he didn’t marry one and become the other.

27.06.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2038    πŸ” 581    πŸ’¬ 88    πŸ“Œ 26
Preview
#merylmots #gaad #communication | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf) Oh, my GAAD! It's finally here! For those not aware, today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day aka GAAD. Here are 10 easy ways you can take action to make progress in accessibility and disability…

Yesterday was Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Keep it going! Here are 10 easy ways you can take action to make progress in accessibility and disability inclusion. www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl_...

#GAAD

16.05.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
broken glass, oil, broken bookshelves and books litter the floor of a bookstore. Books on shelves in the background.

broken glass, oil, broken bookshelves and books litter the floor of a bookstore. Books on shelves in the background.

Someone crashed a car into our local bookstore last night. It's Independent Bookstore Day. πŸ“š If you're looking to support a local business, might I suggest The Book Jewel thebookjewel.com

26.04.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 402    πŸ” 281    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4
Post image

BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK PROMOTIONS πŸ™Œ

History makers. The story of a lifetime 🀩

πŸ”΄βšͺ️ #WxmAFC

26.04.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 965    πŸ” 122    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 30
Post image

THIS MONTH!

The Super Jersey Comic Expo is April 26-27 in Jackson, NJ! Get the official con poster with art by Keith Williams and Bob Sharen! Profits benefit the artists and Hero Initiative! GO: www.superjerseyexpo.com

03.04.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Apple’s 40-Year Bet On Accessibility Changed My Life And Their Business A former Apple brand ambassador reflects on 40 years of Apple accessibility, sharing how inclusive design and assistive technology changed his life and the tech industry.

Apple’s 40-Year Bet On Accessibility Changed My Life And Their Business www.forbes.com/sites/billsc... #a11y

03.04.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ready Fire Aim is a lousy way to govern.

27.02.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 70879    πŸ” 9069    πŸ’¬ 2682    πŸ“Œ 412

Hail yeah. #HTTC

19.01.2025 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

(I don’t want to jinx it but I can’t help it: the Commanders are really good.)

19.01.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@rlparrott is following 20 prominent accounts