I was honored to do a demonstration of my screen reading software as well as how I operate my iPhone when WeCo hosted the “Access for All” International Visitor Leader Program from the US Department of State this summer. Continue Reading “Access for All” ADA Visit Creating Cultural Exchange: Demoing My Assistive Technology
Stories
My Life Experiences Before the ADA
That was all how it was before the ADA. You never knew if a building would be accessible. You never knew if people would say “We can’t take you here.” Continue Reading My Life Experiences Before the ADA
Remembering What it Was Like Before the Americans with Disabilities Act
As someone who works with people living with disabilities, and also lives with a disability, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act means to the people I work with, and to me personally. Continue Reading Remembering What it Was Like Before the Americans with Disabilities Act
Digital Inequality in Higher Education
With the evolution of technology, new tools are becoming more and more available for higher education learning. These tools can be very beneficial in most cases, but inaccessibility is a barrier as it is with many websites and digital platforms. Continue Reading Digital Inequality in Higher Education
Rose’s Story: IT Accessibility with a Sight Disability
Rose is a Public Relations Specialist volunteer at WeCo. Rose understands the challenges of accessibility because she experiences them each day as a blind person. Continue Reading Rose’s Story: IT Accessibility with a Sight Disability
Lynn’s Story: IT Accessibility and Living with a Cognitive Disability
Lynn’s story is important because it helps us to understand why it’s difficult for web designers and engineers to grasp the needs of people with cognitive disabilities. Continue Reading Lynn’s Story: IT Accessibility and Living with a Cognitive Disability
Chad’s Story: IT Accessibility with a Motor Skill Disability
Having limited use of my hands makes it difficult for me to type so that is why I use typing splints, sticky keys, and speech recognition software when accessing the Internet. Continue Reading Chad’s Story: IT Accessibility with a Motor Skill Disability
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