The amount of times i have to say “…. Or! We could be diplomatic about this. That’s also an option”

Grant Stoner@supercrip1994.bsky.social · last wk.

The "loudly exposing corruption" JOURNALIST meets his match with his "crisis management PR" partner

With layoffs at Xbox, sources indicate accessibility efforts have also been affected. What was once a champion of accessibility is now a shell of its former self, unsure if accessibility even has a place at the new Xbox. Read my first report for @aftermath.site here: aftermath.site/xbox-layoffs...

Layoffs Leave The Future Of Xbox’s Award-Winning Accessibility Efforts In Doubt

Former workers say Xbox cuts leave less resources and experts to make sure games are developed, labelled, and tested with accessibility in mind

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Are you fucking kidding me

Tomorrow is the event! If you would like to donate, please use the link below. All proceeds will go toward funding for new research, treatments, and therapies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy!

Grant Stoner@supercrip1994.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hey there! As you know, I have Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2, a neuromuscular disability that weakens muscles. This Saturday, I'll be raising money with my family for Cure SMA. If you would like to show your support and donate, feel free to use this link! walk-curesma.donordrive.com/participants...

With SGF this week, I wanted to explore the impact of no remote events, especially as a disabled reporter. This industry thrives on in person events for making connections, but what does that look like for me? Read my first byline for @mothership.blog here: www.mothership.blog/as-a-disable...

As a disabled games reporter, I've only been able to attend one in-person event

The impact on my career and relationships with other journalists is tangible

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BROTHER CANDY i’m a featured artist, please speak to my people to book me for Warhammer painting services

Grant Stoner@supercrip1994.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I recently began a new hobby through Tabletop Warhammer 40k. After YEARS of understanding accessibility, playing 40k is making me rethink about accessibility, the disabled experience, and the importance of acceptance. Read my latest @ign.com Access Designed here: www.ign.com/articles/war...

This is the first year where I've genuinely felt my content is no longer wanted. It's rough out there!

Kate Sánchez ➡️ Gamescom@ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I don't think games media wants to address how much the space has regressed over the last few years in terms of diversity and opportunity. It was always bad, but this year and last, man, it's just worse.

look i’m someone who dabbles in hopecore within my political beliefs, but I think the next GE is going to feel like having my skin shaved off 🎀

I’m not sure there is a bleaker - or older - phenomenon in politics than desperate voters turning to charlatans and bigots for change. Reform councillors will do nothing to help someone’s elderly Mum get social care or keep the local library open for kids. And Farage is laughing his arse off.

We’re so close to the target goal of 30k! We just want to bring him home, adapt his house to his new needs/disability and get the equipment he needs! He has very severe Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness, it’s been a painful 6 months of grief and confusion. Thank you to those who shared/donated

Grant Stoner@supercrip1994.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In September, Poppy's sister's boyfriend suffered a traumatic brain injury and is currently in a facility receiving treatment. Please consider donating to his GoFundMe to support him and his family during this time. www.gofundme.com/f/bring-sam-...

In September, Poppy's sister's boyfriend suffered a traumatic brain injury and is currently in a facility receiving treatment. Please consider donating to his GoFundMe to support him and his family during this time. www.gofundme.com/f/bring-sam-...

Donate to Bring Sam Home, organized by Rhi Wheeler

In September last year, our world stopped overnight. My brother Sam suffered a severe traumatic bra… Rhi Wheeler needs your support for Bring Sam Home

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My sister’s partner suffered a TBI in September & currently has a diagnosis of Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness. We’re trying to get him home, comfortable & with the care he so desperately needs. It’s been a hellish 6 months. Please consider donating here: www.gofundme.com/f/bring-sam-...

Donate to Bring Sam Home, organized by Rhi Wheeler

In September last year, our world stopped overnight. My brother Sam suffered a severe traumatic bra… Rhi Wheeler needs your support for Bring Sam Home

gofundme.com

Poppy excitedly called me just to show me she was painting a Space Marine. I love this woman

Friendly reminder that Disabled people still can't legally get married without losing their benefits! Certain states have workarounds, but if you require federal assistance, you're out of luck. We still don't have access to the same rights as others 36 years later

s. e. smith@sesmith.lol · 5mo ago

Today is the 36th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl and disabled people are still fighting for basic rights in a society that's actively working to undermine them, surrounded by systemic disablism. (This is a corrected thread TY to the person who flagged that I said 26th, not 36th!)

How do you fix journalism? Fucking pay for it. Stop complaining about paywalls and subscribe. The rise of right-wing media is because the rich funded it. The fall of legacy media is because the rich funded it and then decided not to.

Thank you everyone! Advocating for accessibility is often a hard and emotionally draining job. We often remember the features that got cut and forget the progress we make. The GA Conf awards is an amazing opportunity to celebrate the games and the people who make accessible games possible.

The Game Accessibility Conference @gaconf.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The winner of the MVP Award for Unsung Hero at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. @lissanna.bsky.social! Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...

The winner for Most Dedicated Studio at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. @rare.co.uk ! Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...

If any disabled worker is impacted by this decision, please feel free to send me a message or email. I can absolutely assure anonymity.

GamesIndustry.biz@gibiz.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Ubisoft to ask all staff to return to office five days a week to "boost collective performance for AAAs" www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-aski...

What if none of these things is a distraction from the other things and instead they're all just horrible things

One final report from me before the holiday – I spoke with disabled players who noted this year's Game Awards caused seizure-like symptoms and migraines. Some reveals like Divinity caused approximately four hours of pain. Read more here: accessgranted.ghost.io/live-perform...

Live Performances and Trailers Cause Seizure Effects and Migraines at The Game Awards

Disabled players discuss the negative impacts of flashing lights during this year's The Game Awards.

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I would really like a job! Someone hire me to be a journalist or marketer for you!

Grant Stoner@supercrip1994.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Literally just applied for a job and was instantly rejected 30 minutes later. The application just opened on Wednesday. AND it was a disability marketing role lmao

rule one of chronic pain club: we don’t ask how much topical lidocaine is too much topical lidocaine

cutest bowtie wearer

Grant Stoner@supercrip1994.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from us @p0ppyfield.com 🎄 💍

we got gta6 most anticipated award before gta6

Oooo the award was 2nd, big oof

didn’t need to know this :(

Grant Stoner@supercrip1994.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Poppy is currently devastated to learn that Hamilton dies at the end of Hamilton

For a report for Access Granted, I'm looking to speak with accessibility consultants who HAVEN'T been credited for the games they've worked on. I'm aware of this impacting future opportunities, so I can assure anonymity. Feel free to send me a message if you wish to speak about your experiences!

you guys get credits

Aftermath@aftermath.site · 10mo ago

Everyone who worked on a video game needs to be in the credits: aftermath.site/video-game-cre...

Now that I have my own newsletter, if anyone has any tips or leads that you want me to explore with accessibility or disability, feel free to send me an email or message me on here! And as always, if you enjoy my work, please consider subscribing!

being sacrificed to the gods today (getting a root canal)