Posted in Articles, Social Justice, Tools, Writing on Feb 21st, 2022
I’m excited to say that I’m working on a new article about creating assistive devices. In it I’m channeling all of my frustration with people unthinkingly acting as if assistive devices need to carry the entire weight of creating accessibility for disabled people and I’m really happy with how it is coming out. I’m also […]
Posted in on Nov 22nd, 2021
Awkward meetings abound as our heroes are drawn together. Gail writes an email. Vanessa is standoffish, but she really cares. Janus decides to not back down. And we are all certain that Gail’s shack is not a love shack.
Posted in Transcripts on Nov 22nd, 2021
Transcript Versions For maximum accessibility, each transcript has multiple formats. Audio link (includes the show notes): https://writingalchemy.net/podcast/unfamiliar-heroes-22/ Word doc with low-vision friendly font Veranda: Writing Alchemy E41 Transcript Pdf with dyslexia friendly font OpenDyslexic3: Writing Alchemy E41 Transcript OpenDyslexic3 Low contrast blue on black pdf: Writing Alchemy E41 Transcript blue on black Main transcripts page: […]
Posted in on Oct 9th, 2021
A record shaped world, where music is magic, is under threat by evil corporations! These corporate villains are trying to control the magic and destroy musical freedom. Can our mixed-gender team of magical girl superheroes stop their plans in time?!
Posted in Transcripts on Oct 9th, 2021
For maximum accessibility, each transcript has four formats: an online post for access convenience, a word document with a low-vision friendly font (Veranda), a pdf with a dyslexia friendly font (OpenDyslexic3), and a low contrast blue on black pdf for people with migraines (Veranda). Audio link (includes the show notes): https://writingalchemy.net/podcast/collaboration-4/ Word doc: […]
Posted in on Sep 10th, 2021
We return to the First Responder’s Training Program to catch up with Vanessa the Witch and Janus the Ghoul. In this sequel adventure, meet Gail the Ghost and follow the drama that swirls around the popular Chaz Drakon, as everyone prepares for another pivotal full moon ritual.
Posted in Transcripts on Sep 10th, 2021
For maximum accessibility, each transcript has four formats: an online post for access convenience, a word document with a low-vision friendly font (Veranda), a pdf with a dyslexia friendly font (OpenDyslexic3), and a low contrast blue on black pdf for people with migraines (Veranda). Audio link (includes the show notes): https://writingalchemy.net/podcast/unfamiliar-heroes-21/ Word doc: Writing […]
Posted in Announcements on Jul 1st, 2021
ARCHIVED RECORDING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4cIz53Viyg I’m giving a talk this Saturday, July 3rd @ 5:00 PM EDT / UTC-4 Bring your questions for the Q&A portion! It will be live-streamed and archived on the Tabletop Mentorship Program YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCEMnl
Posted in Announcements, Social Justice, Tools, Writing on Mar 17th, 2021
I keep thinking I’m done adding resources to my website, but then I notice another gap or resource that is lacking that could make a difference. And so I create a new resource and add it to my list. This year I’ve already created two new resources. Both of these are very much works […]
Posted in Announcements, Social Justice, Writing on Feb 19th, 2021
I have a new article up on the Mythcreants blog! People create monsters that reflect the fears of their society, including fears about disability. Because of this, ableism has been incorporated into our depictions of monsters. In some cases, disability is used to make monsters seem dangerous, unsettling, or unpredictable. Other times, it’s used […]
