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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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PRC Core Communication boards for playgrounds A great bit of news for parents, caregivers, service providers and educators that work with individuals with communication disorders.  The article below highlights some work from The PRC Company to support those with communication challenges.  This particular bit of low tech kit, free to use, easy to setup and […]

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Hi guys, today’s blog post focuses on accessibility in a global-sense (well nationwide at the very least) and it highlights an awesome article about the ADA, also known as the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The ADA happens to be turning 30 years old this year!  Nationwide, regionally and statewide you guys should expect lots of […]

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On a recent trip to the United Kingdom, I opted to fly British Airways (BA) in the World Traveler section of the plane, also known as economy.  The transatlantic flight was very enjoyable (I had a surprisingly comfortable seat), an excellent IFE showing the latest movies, great staff and a very modern aircraft.  During this […]

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GPS SmartSole Hi guys, Today, I wanted to introduce and highlight the GPS SmartSole by GTX Corporation.  This particular device is intended to act as tracking system for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.  However, after spending a little while thinking about the usefulness of this product, it could definitely be utilized with individuals with […]

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