Over the years, I’ve noticed that for many, hardware and software defines the experience of a person with a disability. For many people, their first exposure to accessibility concepts is through an “empathy” lab. Another commonly used name for this type of assistive technology collection of hardware and software is a “disability inclusion” lab. These …
Visual Inspection Remove the image/icon from the content Does the content convey the same meaning without seeing the image/icon? Using a Screen Reader Close your eyes Use the arrow keys to navigate through the content Does the content convey the same meaning without hearing a description of the image/icon? If you answered Yes to either …
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Hi, my name is Joel. I’ve been in tech for more than twenty (20) years, and I’ve seen a lot of changes especially in how software is produced and the business motivations that drive change. Over time, I’ve been gradually losing my eyesight. My sight loss has made me more aware and sensitive to the …
