Hello, I’m Jared CunhaI make technology for the public good
Senior Director of Creative Technology at Coforma an accessibility-minded engineer and designer living in Washington, DC
Blog Posts
Building muscle memory for accessibility
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Just as musicians develop muscle memory through hours of practicing rudimentary techniques until complex mechanics become second nature, we have to build own muscle memory with assistive technologies by using them regularly. This hands-on experience transforms accessibility from an abstract checklist into an intuitive understanding that naturally informs every product decision.
Next/Image to Cloudinary: Migration walkthrough using GitHub Copilot
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I migrated from next/image to Cloudinary while maintaining a manageable workflow, using Copilot to bounce around ideas and speed up the refactor.
Exploring IRS Direct File using the All Screens page
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A deep dive into Direct File’s All Screens page, which is available to the public through its open source repository.
Building features with Copilot: RSS, adjacent posts, and MDX housekeeping
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In an effort to write more as I learn, I talk about features I’ve added to my site with Copilot, including RSS feeds, adjacent post navigation, and some organization for my blog content.
Photo Essays
The gray island
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Photos from a 2022 trip to Pico Island in the Azores, and connecting with friends
Toronto, 2023
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In July, I traveled to Toronto for a conference. It was a very short trip, and my first time visiting the city.
Rome, 2023
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Photos from a very short trip to the eternal city.
Cape Town, 2023
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After booking this trip, I described it as a once in a lifetime vacation. I’m already plotting my return.