6 Reasons People With Disabilities Are Stronger Together
The disability community is full of amazing self-advocates, families and allies. My family considers this community a gift. We have met so many incredible souls, with and without disabilities, that we would not have met if we were not a family who has a child with a significant disability.
Accessible Coding: Opening the Door to the Next Generation
“For anyone with a visual impairment, who has some sight, they know the feeling of leaning over and getting close to the screen,” explains Jason Grieves, who is a member of the Window’s Accessibility Team. “Doing that all day is tough on the body, on the back, but also tough on the eyes.”
Even in midlife, it’s smart to start thinking about where you’ll live when you’re old
As soon as my parents became eligible for Medicare, my siblings and I started nudging them about planning for their future. They were healthy at the time, but we found ourselves looking at their house with a fearful eye. It had lots of steps, narrow door frames and uneven floors, and it was a hundred […]
How Museums are Making Artworks Accessible to Blind People Online
Many organizations view accessibility requirements grudgingly, as a costly way to avoid costlier lawsuits. Businesses and nonprofits with the best intentions can find themselves confused and overwhelmed as to where they should start.
Voice Control: When technology becomes more accessible everyone wins
I broke my finger and have been using Voice Control for four weeks — a reminder of why accessibility is super important.
Six Ways Accessibility Will Impact Businesses And Website Design In The Future
Most people take websites for granted. They pay bills, book flights and download white papers online with relative ease. But not everyone assumes that digital tools are designed with them in mind, and that’s a failure for everyone.
Ensuring an Accessible Kiosk Experience
Restaurants are increasingly reliant on self-service technology to improve the customer experience. From handheld or desktop tablets used to collect payment to kiosks used for self-service ordering, technology allows restaurants to provide a variety of options to customers to enhance their visit.
UB architects look to grant universal access to modern design trends
A group of University at Buffalo architects and researchers is looking to create a bridge for builders to access the latest design trends.
There’s a really simple way to build websites that include everyone
Don’t follow the Domino’s model of fighting web accessibility in federal court. There are already standards in place that businesses can use.
Amazon’s Echo can now help describe grocery items to the visually impaired
Amazon.com’s virtual assistant just got more intelligent after the company revealed Monday that the visually impaired can now ask it what they are holding.