Professor Bess Williamson in her book Accessible America: A History Of Disability and Design wrote that “Design is a hopeful practice, one that looks to improve the current state of things and connect to functionality with a human, creative, sensitive touch.”
The deaf experience is modeled in its own language for the first time in Deafverse.
As work and life events go remote, people are increasingly sharing the feeling of “Zoom fatigue.” Little do they know they’re experiencing a sliver of what the deaf and hard of hearing undergo every day.
These tips are focused on the needs of deaf and hard of hearing participants in virtual workplace meetings
Data from the Pew Research Center shows that disabled people are actually much less likely to use the internet, which may be in part because inaccessibility remains a serious barrier. So, let’s break down this barrier. Accessibility for virtual events should be a priority and central to the planning process from the beginning.
The deaf experience is modeled in its own language for the first time in Deafverse.
Everyone still needs to access essentials, whether it is groceries or medical care. Some people with disabilities have an especially hard time figuring out how to do so safely.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how humans use digital products. As usage numbers increase, we must think of everyone when designing.
For many in the DeafBlind community, social distancing has created unique worries and exceptional challenges.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused daily difficulties for everyone. But what if you are visually impaired? Blind journalist Kate Pounds explores the particular challenges the virus has thrown up.