Calum Ryan

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The Accessibility Compat Data project run by @lolaodelola.bsky.social is a vital and much-needed resource. Let's fund it. #a11y ericwbailey.website/published/th...

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Wise words of @gazaston.com “prototypes should be thrown away or archived once the question has been answered”. Listened to @dxw.com Ming’s highly informative talk on prototyping in public services in the age of AI #SDinGov

Enjoyed watching this record attempt by @jonworth.eu of travelling strictly by train-only from one side of the European Union to the other www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAn...

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I’m speaking at SDinGov on Friday 25 September, covering accessibility debt and practical ways teams can prevent it. If you’re one of the dedicated attendees sticking around on Friday, would love to have you there. #SDinGov #accessibility

Great to be back @londonwebstandards.org last night! Loved the talks including one of my all time favourite speakers @brucel.bsky.social entertaining and informing us on the latest developments in browsers and the mobile web + @browserchoicealliance.org

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Attending a11y Together later this month in Farringdon, London - who else is going? www.a11ytogether.com #a11y #accessibility

@nedboulting.bsky.social any plans for another Mûr de Ned event? It was such a fun experience last year

Not to be missed 👇🏻

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Least expected that

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Whilst it seems most other parts of the UK had a drenching in the past 24hrs, rain clouds only skimmed edges of the M25 leaving us a litter cooler but still very dry

Hi folks! My current contract is ending, so I’m looking for my next role. I’m interested in digital transformation, public service strategy & organisational capability, where research and evidence shape strategy and change. Looking for senior/lead/consulting roles in London or hybrid. DMs welcome!

Of course there’s a Bonobo concert just down the road from me next month and of course it’s already sold out

I’m speaking at SDinGov on Friday 25 September, covering accessibility debt and practical ways teams can prevent it. If you’re one of the dedicated attendees sticking around on Friday, would love to have you there. #SDinGov #accessibility

Alright London folks, Hops & Props London is live. An evening of talks and drinks hosted by @zeroheight.com on August 20th at 93 Feet East on Brick Lane. Let's go - luma.com/o8xc45pn

Take the WebAIM Screen Reader Survey and help shape accessibility insights. Please participate and share with others. Closes Aug. 31. webaim.org/projects/... #WebAIM #ScreenReaders #ScreenReader #AT #AsssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

✍🏻 New post: 10-year anniversary of HWC London www.calumryan.com/articles/10-... #IndieWeb

Still a few Friday-only tickets left for this year's SDinGov conference in Edinburgh next month. sdingov.net/programme-20... 15% off for people employed by, or contracted as a freelancer to, a public organisation...

Looking for work :)

Excited for this weekend’s one‑off Homebrew Website Club in London. Also reminds me how much work goes into organising events finding a suitable venue, dates everyone I know can attend and last minute drop‑outs

Wordle 1,859 2/6 🟩🟩⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

A short summary of my first 2 years in the Civil Service: Served under 3 prime ministers, 4 secretaries of state, 3 departments and just about to begin my second MOG at GDS.

Back for a celebratory one-off weekend Homebrew Website Cub London in-person, July 25th from 10am events.indieweb.org/2026/07/-hwc... #indieweb

Another reshuffle 🍿

In nearly a week, I will be attending HWC London to celebrate ten years since the first one. I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for it 🧡 events.indieweb.org/2026/07/-hwc...

Almost a hat-trick of motorists cutting me up mini-roundabouts today whilst out cycling

The “Are you muted?” dialog in MS Teams goes wild in a noisy open‑plan office. You’d think they could use their AI for something genuinely helpful, like spotting facial cues that indicate when someone is actually talking.

At the London book launch event last night for Bad Services surrounded by all my favourite people in design

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In urgent need of funds. If you know of anyone looking for contract/freelance web development work please send them my way! I specialize in accessibility, design systems, & documentation. Open to full stack as well! Email: inquiries@semanticfish.com Website: semanticfish.com

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With Copilot costs going up, how expensive is AI really going to be when you've burned through your token budget and STILL have just as many, if not more, accessibility issues to fix at the end? 🤔 Nothing changes, just more expensive. Make it make sense.

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Back for a celebratory one-off weekend Homebrew Website Cub London in-person, July 25th from 10am events.indieweb.org/2026/07/-hwc... #indieweb

The 2026 email accessibility report is now live. 99.88% of 376,348 triggered Serious or Critical accessibility issues. Once again, it's disappointing, most of these issues are quick easy fixes. We all need to do better, myself included.

✍🏻 New post for Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Every day accessibility awareness www.calumryan.com/articles/eve... #GAAD

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Yay! I'm hiring two Senior Accessibility Specialists to join my team on GOV.UK One Login. You'll be working with great people, solving complex problems for tens of millions of users. Salary of £70,834 - £74,317 (London) / £63,240 - £66,610 (National). Please share!