… many of our sighted colleagues and friends, and many of us who are visually impaired have also benefitted greatly by … have become the standard by which so many of us communicate within the classroom and workplace and amongst acquaintances … is that you'll nurture existing relationships and make new personal and professional connections via this online …
AccessWorld April 2013
… to talk about navigating medical situations as people with visual impairments or blindness. Here, then, is what we … aide or physical therapist who might at first see a blind person as strange will generally relax a bit upon seeing a … more like than unlike the medical staff with whom you are interacting. Asking about any technology in the room was …
AccessWorld July 2017
… great event that impacted all of us. And I think it has…. Personally, here at [school], it’s made a lot of our teams … future impact. In the current study, 90% of the educators who completed the survey agreed or strongly agreed that the … —English-speaking parent of an 11-year-old who is blind with additional disabilities Masking also created social …
… needs of the tech industry – and millions of people living with disabilities – through a unique combination of hands-on … enrolled student majoring in computer science or design who is interested in learning about accessibility and … (VPR) technologies that can improve the accuracy of personal and automotive navigation applications and promote …
AccessWorld February 2022
… looked at a presidential budget request. As a Policy Intern with the American Foundation for the Blind, I am new to … The proposed budget increases the funding for preschoolers who would receive special education services by a little … earn a higher wage, including those with disabilities. On a personal note, pouring $250,000,000 into personnel …
… that everyone, regardless of ability, can fully engage with the digital landscape. What Will You Gain? Practical … from our accessibility experts and usability specialists who will serve as your mentors in the program. You will also … upon successful completion of the bootcamp. Tech Toolkit: A personal welcome kit, including an iPad for hands-on …
… user activates the sounds by interrupting the laser beams with their hands, fingers, or other objects. The intended … not intended for the system to be used independently by a person with no usable vision. With input from the blindness … I loaned it to a music teacher, Ms. Jacqueline Howard, who works with infants and toddlers at Atlanta's Center for …
AccessWorld November 2014
… distinction is important and worth discussing. As someone with a disability who works in the field, I've thought a lot about Disability … life. For me, Disability Pride is about being proud of the person I am despite having a disability, not celebrating the …
… and opportunity in society, particularly for people who are blind or have low vision. In this panel, we learn … when industry and innovators come together in concert with advocates in the field to take access to the next … Over the next 20 years, Tom earned a reputation for being a person who used his considerable energy to campaign for …
… Image By Janet Ingber, AccessWorld Author As we all deal with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we need to consider the … a human. Even if your dog or cat is touched by an infected person, it is very unlikely the animal can get the virus or … that pets can spread the coronavirus, washing hands after interacting with animals is always a good idea.” “When you …