Whether you need a pair of sharp eyes or have some sight to lend, Be My Eyes is a simple, free tool to help people see the world better, together.
Be My Eyes is an app that connects people who are blind or have low vision with a sighted volunteer to provide assistance. This can involve helping to locate an item or providing feedback on an outfit. The app now has a new feature that leverages AI to provide a similar level of feedback. I am a volunteer on this app and had a positive experience helping someone find the Post Office in a shopping complex. I recommend checking it out.
Need help using Storyline 360’s accessibility features to optimize e-learning courses for learners with disabilities? Check out this list of design tips.
This guide from Articulate can be a useful starting place for instructional designers who want to make their Storyline courses more accessible.
Tables are a great way to visually display lots of complex information in a simple way to understand. However, because they are a visual medium, tables can be difficult for users with disabilities to understand what is visually apparent about the information being presented. Creating accessible data...
This article provides a lot of guidance on how to create an accessible table and why they are necessary.
Check out the recordings of the ArXiv Forum. A lot of great ideas about how to make STEM research papers accessible were shared. Also, researchers, professors, and doctoral students shared their experiences of having to find workarounds to access inaccessible STEM articles. The ArXiv is a repository of STEM research articles. The platform strives to provide an accessible experience for a wide range of users.
Since the [latest "accessibility" update to the Reddit app](https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/14n9426/), the amount and magnitude of new...
One of the reasons I left Reddit and jumped to Lemmy is because Reddit doesn’t care about accessibility. This post should serve as motivation for Lemmy and the Fediverse to do better. How can we make the experience accessible to a wide range of users?
I know the Fediverse has limited resources but focusing on key issues could go a long way to creating a more inclusive experience. I’m curious what actionable steps can be taken to improve the platform.
Also, what Fediverse apps are building in accessible features?
The vast majority of websites have accessibility barriers. The WebAIM study explored the most popular websites to find the most common accessibility barriers. If you want to learn more about how to test websites and create accessible web content I recommend The Department Of Homeland Security’s Trusted Tester Course. It is completely free!
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is proud to announce a video series covering a variety of topics on digital access in education, including how people with disabilities use technology, applicable Federal regulations, and identifying and remediating barriers to access. Wheth...
These videos are made by the Office Of Civil Rights and focus on educating people about digital accessibility. I thought they might be helpful if you'd like to learn more about digital accessibility and assistive technology.
Apple today previewed innovative software features that introduce new ways for users with disabilities to get the most out of Apple products.
Apple is making a lot of strides towards promoting digital accessibility. I hope other companies follow suit. There seem to be a lot of new opportunities to use AR to create new accessibility features. I just thought I’d share in case anyone is interested.
Forza Motorsport is the most technically advanced and authentic racing game Turn 10 Studios has ever made – and it's also their most accessible game.
I thought I'd share this post to kick off the community. I think it is awesome the work Microsoft is doing to develop accessible products like the Xbox adaptive controller. Their latest work is making the racing experience in Forza accessible for people with vision loss.
I use Habitica and Forest. I try to gamify everything. Also rewarding myself for staying on track with 10 to 30 minutes of video games. I find I like audiobooks and podcasts to be in the background when I'm studying. I also use the Calm app a lot when I'm working. I like the city and coffee shop soundscapes. I've listed to This American Life Cars 129 about 50 times while doing my literature review. I am working full time, my wife and I have a new baby and I am also getting my doctorate. Another key strategy is waking up early like 5 AM to do a self-care routine to start the day. I meditate and exercise as part of my Habitica habits. It helps me get focused and feel ready for the day. I never took any medication growing up although the doctor recommended it. My parents made me meditate every day for 30 minutes when I got home from school and on weekends. I was basically grounded until I did that. It helped a lot for me. Those are some of my strategies.