IAAP just announced a new resource for its members. This Accessible Built Environments Initiative is an extension of the work of the Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (GAATES). This helps bring in resources for those looking into accessibility into public spaces and/or workspaces. This is being led by a taskforce created to expand […]
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Data presentation has been an ongoing issue for accessibility, especially with very visual formats such as maps and graphs. This has been emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic, where a lot of the information available about the situation is shared through iframe displays of data analysis centers, such as the CDC. Last month, I listened to […]
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Hey guys, Today I want to discuss an important but often overlooked aspect of social media: Is what your posting accessible to the blind and low vision community? Are ALL individuals able to experience your post how it is intended, regardless of visual impairment? Just like sighted people, blind and visually impaired people use social […]
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Ever thought “there should be an app to do that!”? Well, now’s your chance to meet with Apple & Google to learn all about how to make that app you always dreamed about, and more importantly, how to make it accessibly. Hold the dates for NFB’s upcoming conference “Teaching Access Technology Using Structured Discovery Techniques” […]
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Happy New Year! Today, I wanted to share out a little more on digital accessibility and in particular using commonly available tools test websites for accessibility. Digital accessibility is a hot topic in the world today with many recent high profile cases making it all the way to the United States Supreme. Guys, I am […]
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Apple Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC19) Apple macOS & iOS Wow, what can I say, WWDC19 was jam packed with exciting news and I am so excited to learn about the new macOS and iOS feature, ‘ Voice Control.’ I have literally not slept well with the excitement bubbling for the release of this new accessibility […]
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