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About Lanie

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Hi, I’m Lanie.

I’m a Christian, a blind, autistic, chronically ill backend learner and accessibility advocate. I provide freelance accessibility, usability, and product feedback from the perspective of someone who relies on assistive technology every day. My work is driven by a desire to make technology more inclusive, practical, and humane. I treat accessibility not just as a technical checkbox, but as a reflection of care, dignity, and faith.

My Learning Path #

I’m a self-paced Computer Science student. Because traditional education often doesn’t provide the accessibility and accommodations I need, I’ve built my own curriculum around logic, systems, and low-cognitive-load design. My current focus includes:

  • Computer Science & Systems: Growing my skills in Python, SQL, backend development, and Linux systems through Boot.dev and hands-on projects.
  • Linux & Tooling: Building fluency with Arch Linux, CLI-driven workflows, and automation tools like chezmoi and uv.
  • Business Systems & Accounting: Learning practical accounting through Ledgeroo so I can better support bookkeeping, software decisions, and financial workflows for Apache Restoration & Design.
  • Theology & History: Exploring broader Christian history and Gnosticism. I value spiritual exploration that looks beyond narrow traditional frameworks to find deeper meaning and historical context.

Projects & Roles #

My advocacy is rooted in operational support and community participation:

  • Apache Restoration & Design: I’m the IT Manager and Tech Support for my mother’s restoration business. I handle software evaluation, systems setup, and operational documentation to keep the business running smoothly.
  • Accessibility, Usability, and Product Feedback: I provide freelance feedback on websites, apps, games, developer tools, and technical workflows. My focus is identifying where products break down for real disabled users, especially people with overlapping access needs.

My Philosophy #

I value slower, thoughtful problem-solving. In a world of high-velocity tech, I advocate for:

  • Low Cognitive Load: Systems that are predictable and don’t overwhelm people’s nervous systems.
  • Energy-Based Planning: Designing workflows that respect limited physical and cognitive energy.
  • Keyboard-Centricity: Building and using tools that are fully accessible via screen readers (specifically NVDA) and keyboard navigation.

Home Base #

This site is my public home base. It’s intentionally small, updated selectively, and focused on clarity over volume. I spend my free time experimenting with assistive technology, building small tools, loom knitting, and playing deep, text-based automation games like Trimps and Evolve.

I’m especially interested in how overlapping disabilities (blindness, neurodivergence, and chronic illness) interact with technology. My long-term goal is to support or build a nonprofit that recognizes these complexities rather than treating them in isolation.