Rodrigo “Ro” (he/him) 🌹

@rodrigosanchez.bsky.social

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Service Designer reducing barriers through Inclusive Service Design / Latine / Cis M / past @ Square Enix, @ Eidos Montreal, @ Weight Watchers US, etc. etc. / My opinions UK ⬅️ MTL ⬅️ NYC ⬅️ LA ⬅️ https://www.flightstudio1.com/linktree.html

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ID: "To every accessibility specialist, designer, developer, and advocate who shows up for this work every day — Thank you. You fight for people who often aren't in the room. You explain the same things patiently, push back when corners get cut, and celebrate every win. This community is one of the most generous I've ever been part of. Let's continue with GAAD. Images of different emoji hands clapping, with emoji of raised hands with GAAD logo above. FlightStudio1.com"
ID: "Everything Everywhere All At Once asks you to hold multiple realities at once. Inclusive design asks the same thing. Your users aren't one thing. They're someone with low vision on Monday, a broken arm on Tuesday, and a slow connection on Friday. Designing for one perfect user is designing for no one. Design for the full range of human experience — and you'll make something worth keeping." FlightStudio1.com Image of rock with googley eyes and a tattoo of the GAAD logo on its side."
ID: "If you're just discovering what Global Accessibility Awareness Day is about — welcome. You don't need to be an expert to care. You just need to be willing to consider that the people missing from your product aren't missing by coincidence. Curious where to start? www.Accessibility.Day has events and resources. And I'm always happy to chat. FlightStudio1.com Image of a bear waving, the bear is wearing a baseball cap with the GAAD logo on it"
ID: "New Service Real Players. Real Feedback. Playtesting Accessibility Review Guidelines tell you what to build. Players tell you if it works. • Remote sessions • Players with disabilities included • Friction report + prioritised fixes • PC, Mobile, Prototype & more Book a call (arrow pointing at) FlightStudio1.com Image of Xbox controller and keyboard More resources in bio linktree"
ID: "Image of me holding the book a copy of 'Inclusive Design for a Digital World, Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Second Edition, Foreward by Spandita Sarmah, Apress®'"
ID: "London Games Festival New Game Plus (Thursday 16 - Friday, April) Their consumer expo moves to Exhibition White City for its second year, doubling its floor space to welcome a wider selection of games and attendees PS I’ll be there on Thursday. Need help building a more inclusive and accessible studio or game? I’ll be at the expo—feel free to message me and let’s meet. FlightStudio1.com Photo of Rodrigo, wearing glasses in a pink shirt."
ID: "Logo image with text 'CAROUSEL presents, OSKA Bright Film Festival' The world’s leading festival for films made by or featuring people with learning disabilities or autism. Founded in 2004 by a group of learning disabled filmmakers frustrated at having nowhere to show their work. Starting as a one day celebration of work, the festival has since grown hugely in size and impact. image of bearded man and man with Down Syndrome holding an award with two festival banners behind them. oskabright.org FlightStudio1.com"
ID: "Video Game Accessibility Symposium UCL and RNIB (See differently) This symposium is a collaborative initiative between UCL and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), bringing together expertise to advance game accessibility. Wednesday April 22nd at 10:00 to Friday 24th at 16:00 Location: UCL BaseKX, London Free (Ticket URL in post) PS I’ll be speaking on Friday. “A Week in the Life of a Game Accessibility Manager” Photo of Rodrigo, wearing glasses in a pink shirt. www.FlightStudio1.com"
ID: "Book Recommendation In Taming Gaming, Andy Robertson draws on research and his experience as a journalist and father to give parents practical advice, insights, and “gaming recipes” that make video games a positive part of family life. More resources in bio linktree. http://FlightStudio1.com Image of blue book cover with video game icons covering the cover with an large illustration of a family playing video games"
ID: "Book Recommendation Perfect for ages 7+ and just as wonderful for adults, Pocket Joy is a pocket-sized gift book that celebrates life’s simple pleasures with daily prompts, inspiring figures, and fun activities to spark kindness and joy. More resources in bio linktree. http://FlightStudio1.com Image of light yellow book cover with lots of cute illustrations including two kids, a boy and girl holding a banner reading '365 ways to celebrate every day'."
ID: "Show Recommendation In this award-winning documentary series, people from marginalized groups respond candidly to questions about their identities and experiences. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of closeup of a woman in a hijab"
ID: "Santa’s Inclusive “Naughty or Nice” List, 2025 Edition Because inclusion always belongs on the Nice List. NICE LIST: Organisations who are… ✓ Hiring people with disabilities ✓ Offering remote and flexible roles ✓ Providing accommodations without pushback ✓ Designing accessible digital products ✓ Investing in disability ERGs and mentorship ✓ Training teams in inclusive practice NAUGHTY LIST: Organisations who are… ❌ Treating accessibility as “later” or “optional” ❌ Refusing basic accommodations ❌ Building experiences that exclude people ❌ Gatekeeping opportunities or underpaying disabled creators ❌ Ignoring remote workers or reducing support post-pandemic More resources in bio linktree. Image of claymation Santa clause with a snowy mountain in the background"
ID: "Book Recommendation Sidekick: The Video Games Mental Health Journal is a resource and companion for gamers, offering journaling prompts, exercises, and creative space to support mental health. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of light blue book cover with video game, planets and other fun illustrations covering the cover"
ID: "Movie Recommendation CODA: As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing member of her family, torn between her passion for music and their struggling fishing business. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of family sitting on the back of pickup truck bed with a lighthouse and boat in the background"
ID: "Show Recommendation Love On The Spectrum: This romantic documentary follows people on the autism spectrum as they search for love and navigate dating. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of closeup of a bearded man kissing a woman hand on a grassy hill"
ID: "Book Recommendation In Technically Wrong, Sara Wachter-Boettcher exposes the biases and ethical flaws built into everyday tech, urging us to make informed choices and demand better. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of white book cover with authors name, book title and additional info circled in red marker"
ID: "Movie Recommendation Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution: Down the road from Woodstock in the early 1970s, a revolution blossomed in a ramshackle summer camp for teens with disabilities, transforming their young lives and igniting a landmark movement. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of movie poster of a shirtless black man with a guitar over his should pushing a white teen in a wheelchair with the camp grounds in the background and sky."
ID: "Book Recommendation In Mismatch, Kat Holmes shows how design can exclude — and how inclusive design with users creates solutions that benefit everyone. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of white book cover with a circular black brush stroke that is made up of different shapes and patterns"
ID: "Movie Recommendation I Swear: Diagnosed with Tourette’s at 15, John Davidson overcame many hardships in 1980s Britain. I SWEAR is his funny, heartfelt, and moving account. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com image of recreation of movie poster with blue background and blueish text reading 'I BLINK, I TWITCH, I JUMP, I CLICK, I WHISTLE, and I SHOUT' with John in a track suit"
ID: "Be like Neo. Master the digital Matrix. Not everyone can handle the bullet-time. For some, animations can cause dizziness or nausea. Let's make the web a comfortable place for all! Solutions: ✓ Add a site setting to stop/pause animations. ✓ Use the prefers-reduced-motion media query. ✓ Respect the choice. If a user says they prefer reduced motion, believe them and disable auto-playing videos and GIFs. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Neo stopping a lot of bullets"
ID: "Movie Recommendation Sorda (Deaf): Angela’s deafness complicates her pregnancy and connection with her daughter, while partner Héctor supports her in a society with limited accommodations. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com image of movie poster with close up of Angela with natural pool with waterfall behind her and movie title and credits."
ID: "Book Recommendation Disabled people are the world’s largest minority, yet many don’t know how to be allies. Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau is a clear, friendly guide to history, etiquette, accessibility, and inclusion. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of teal-ish book cover with illustrations of many different types of people with disabilities"
ID" Let's Make Ooo Accessible for Everyone! Algebraic! In the Land of Ooo, everyone's different: lumps, vampires, candy people, and humans! But irl, differences can create barriers. Let's build a world as welcoming as the Tree Fort. 3 New Ways to Be a Hero: ✓ Be a Simon Petrikov: Accept that in your lifetime your body will change & you will need support too. ✓ Be a BMO: Keep language clear and simple. So everyone can join in. ✓ Be a Jake: Stretch your comfort zone. Learn about different people. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Finn hugging Jake who is massive, and Jake hugging Finn."
ID: "Under the Sea, But No Voice to Speak? Ursula stole Ariel’s voice—can she still game online with Flounder? Solutions: ✓ Text-to-Speech (Type it out, Ariel!) ✓ Quick Emotes ("I’ve got thingamabobs!") ✓ Ping System (”Dinglehoppers here!”) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Ariel (the Little Mermaid) holder herself up on top of a rock outside of the sea."
ID: "Even Wolverine Dreams of a Kinder World. Unseen differences empower the X-Men, but in our world, they can lead to exclusion and inaccessible space. 3 Simple Ways to Be More Supportive: ✓ Pause & Ask: "How can I make this easier for you, Bub?" A simple question beats an assumption. ✓ Take people at their word about their needs. Don't try to read their minds. ✓ Choose Kindness: Assume positive intent. Everyone is fighting a battle you can't see. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of animated wolverine laying in bed looking at a photo in a frame"
ID: "Sorry, Jack. There was enough room on that door... Let's make sure no one is left in the cold. A simple description can be a lifesaver! 3 Ways to Be a Hero: ✓ Provide "enough space": Add alt text to all your images. ✓ Throw a life preserver: Keep image descriptions short & simple for clarity. ✓ Be a Rose: Describe the key action or emotion, not just what things look like. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Jack and Rose after the Titanic sinks"
ID: "Reginé's at it again! Approach digital design with care, curiosity, and the people most often left out. Pre-order your copy on Springer, Bookshop or Amazon. Image of book cover with different color silhouettes and text reading 'Inclusive Design for a Digital World, Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Second Edition, Foreward by Spandita Sarmah, Apress®' PS I had the privilege to be a reviewer on this book. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
ID: "Psyduck-Level UX Headache? Don't let wild parallax, poor contrast, or tiny text ruin your users’ focus! Solutions: ✓ Disable animations ("Parallax? Use 'Calm Mind' mode!") ✓ Contrast Modes ("Confusion attack?”) ✓ Scalable text ("Squint-evasion failed!") More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Psyduck standing with hands on his head"
ID: "Player Research a Keywords Studio Life Is Strange: Double Exposure - Accessibility Case Study A story of ordinary people with extraordinary powers made accessibility essential to sharing its human connections with more players. Square Enix and Deck Nine logos More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Max Caulfield looking down at her mobile"
ID: Thumb-Friendly Design! Could Shrek easily tap through your app—or would he rage-quit? Shrek-lutions: ✓ Spacious tap targets (48x48px min!) ✓ Smart spacing—bye, accidental clicks! ✓ Test on tiny fairy & dragon-sized thumbs More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Shrek with fingers coming at you"
ID: "The Bear: Accessibility in High-Stress Environments If your product UX & UI feels like The Bear’s kitchen in season 1, it's time for a detox. Time to reduce cognitive load. Chef’s Solutions: ✓ Break tasks into small, clear steps (like kitchen stations). ✓ Plain language + icons (no menu jargon) ✓ Escape routes (cancel or undo options) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Carmy aka Chef holding his head looking stressed"
ID: "Getting My Sizzle On No game, site, or event is too big or small for all to enjoy. Check out my reel featuring projects from my time at Square Enix—including a captioned and extended AD version. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Images of Clive from Final Fantasy XVI and logo, Rocket the Racoon from Guardians of the Galaxy and logo, Elise from Little Goody Two Shoes and logo, Story Teller from Paranormasight and logo, Max holding a cat from Life is Strange Double Exposure and logo, and Blue suited character from PowerWash Simulator and logo."
ID: Champions of Accessibility Network (CAN) July's CAN Meetup was fire! Informative short live demos of assistive tech (AT) Plus a talk on Linkedin a11y job search algorithm fails. Join this FREE, welcoming A11y community—monthly Zoom meetups* (contact Charlie Turrell or Heather Hepburn on Linkedin), zero cost, all inclusion. *Joining gives you access to the back catalog of meetup recordings More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
ID: "Oh, bother!" – Pooh needs hands-free help! Can Pooh scroll your site while sticky-pawed with honey? ✓ Find honey (Simple commands!) ✓ Paw-friendly buttons (For messy days) ✓ No sneaky mic stuff (Just honey-loving honesty) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Pooh with hand full of honey"
ID: "W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) [Draft] Accessibility Roles and Responsibilities Mapping (ARRM) ARRM helps you assign responsibilities for digital accessibility to appropriate roles early in projects. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
ID: "Kenny’s Tired of Being Misunderstood! MMPH MMPH MMPH!" Kyle Translating: I just want to communicate without the fear, anxiety or ridicule. 3 Ways to Help Him and Others: ✓ Include Text Chat (Kyle-approved!) ✓ Educate Your Players (Be a Stan, not Cartman.) ✓ Emotes & Pings (Even Kenny can point!) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com Image of Kenny standing in his orange hoodie and pants with only his eyes showing"
share it again and what I have learned while working in #Accessibility and Gaming. I hope it can help anyone working in the industry to become better at their role, whatever that may be. ID: "Smashing Magazine 'What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was Getting Into ARIA' Illustration of Eric's face By Eric Bailey (34 minute read) More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
ID: "The Royal Society Announces The Disability Technology Report The report explores how data-driven tech can lower barriers for disabled people in daily life. Inclusive, sustainable digital tools make society more accessible for everyone. More resources in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com"
ID: 'Clearleft Panel Discussion Alert! "Is neurodiversity the next frontier of accessibility in UX design?" Fred Bulluck (Facilitator) Jamie Knight, Joan Herlinger, Craig Abbott & Priyanca D'Souza (1 hour 13 minutes) Link in bio linktree. FlightStudio1.com'
ID: "Develop, Insights: Inspiration: Networking Reflecting on Develop Brighton! Loved catching up with friends & meeting new faces. Wish I’d had time to see everyone—let’s fix that! DM me for a chat. Reminder: FREE UX & Accessibility reviews (games, sites, tools). Reach out to claim! Details in bio linktree. Image of Rodrigo with tongue out in lower right corner"
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Rodrigo stands confidently against a striking purple and blue gradient background that softly radiates outward like the Love is Blind season 8 IG profile pics. He wears a black jacket, unzipped to reveal a black t-shirt designed by SluggishWife (Colleen). His glasses frame his expressive eyes, and a neatly trimmed mustache and small beard add to his distinguished look. A subtle smirk graces his face, hinting at warmth and quiet confidence. Above and below him, text is in the post.
Me sticking my tongue out at the London Square Enix office. I’m wearing round glasses, pierced nose with a hoop and stud, mustache, short black hair, beard with a fury brown jacket.
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