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Onboarding and Completing Paperwork

… accessibility challenges that may arise for people who are blind or have low vision so they can be proactive in … paperwork procedures include PDF forms that are fillable with only the keyboard, using accessible e-signature … digital copies of agreements in advance of signing them in person. Hiring managers can have a variety of accessibility …

AFB FamilyConnect: A Resource for the Modern Family with a Child Who is Blind or Visually Impaired

… Imagine your child was just diagnosed with a visual impairment and you've had no prior experience … about your child's future, and questions about how a person with vision loss manages day-to-day tasks. You might … experts. Users are invited to join the discussions by interacting with the writers and their readers. …
Joe Strechay
AccessWorld July 2011

Game Review: Timecrest: The Door by Sneaky Crab, Incorporated

… of a character in the game. Decisions made are based on the personality of the character, and, as discussed in those … main character of the game, a 16-year-old boy named Ash, who is from the magical world of Alyncia, may take your … game, which is playable on iOS devices and the Apple Watch. With that said, let's dive into the immersive world of …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld December 2016

Braille by Sight: A Guide to Online Braille Workshops from Hadley

… for learning braille. As a former high school teacher who lost his vision at the age of 55, Hadley taught himself … for the Blind and Visually Impaired. A century later, with an approach to online braille instruction as novel as … Continuing the tradition that William Hadley began with his personal notes of encouragement to students, the "Ask the …
Steven Kelley
AccessWorld January 2021

Forget Blind Dating, Try Online Dating! I Met My Valentine Online!

… 02/14/2012 With Valentine's Day upon us, I am preparing for a very … For me, the biggest positive was being able to expand my personal circle. You are often limited in dating by the size … the phone. You get to know a lot more about a person from interacting on the phone. I didn't have a specific number of …
Joe Strechay

Why Do People Fear the Blind?

… the blind, entitled "Why Do We Fear the Blind?" She opens with a quandary seemingly absurd on its face, but one that … for many, not even a condition significant enough to stunt personal success. Yet sight is so essential to the concept … governing our interactions. Some people — the people with whom I typically don't become friends — handle our first …
Michelle Hackman

About Digital Inclusion

… of a business dedicated to its customers. How Do People with Disabilities Use Technology? Access Technology or AT is … transforms content into speech output usable by someone who can't see the screen and is typically controlled by a … from the screen reader and can be read tactilely if a person is blind or deafblind. Customized keyboards or switch …

Exploring Methods of Accessing Virtual Worlds

… "Musings on the Evolution and Longevity of Accessible Personal Digital Assistants," in the November 2007 issue of … wandering, he asked directions of other blind guests, who seemed as befuddled as he was by the misleading echoes … play interactive games; visit "islands" that are replete with buildings, museums, and people; attend college …
William Carter, Guido Corona
AccessWorld March 2008

Introduction

… he was told they were too busy to assist him. “I sat down with my daughter and explain[ed] to her that we’re not gonna … As detailed in this report, diary study participants who are blind and who have low vision reported numerous … in detail how these barriers not only impacted them personally but also impacted those around them and their …

Accessibility in Gaming for the Deaf-Blind

… Daniel Hawkins You may be familiar with the game Forza Motorsports, which received the award … sensory loss. Both vision and hearing loss affect how a person interacts with their surroundings. Many people … rely on American Sign Language in tactile format, or when interacting with technology, Braille displays. If there is …
Daniel Hawkins
AccessWorld Winter 2024

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