Today, I read a post on Linked in that read, “Dear Journalists, A disabled person does not “overcome” their disability to achieve something.” The person elaborated on the issues and harm this phrasing and perspective perpetuates in a full post. In another post, I’ll possibly more directly discuss the points… Read More »What Matters More than Words?
As a visually impaired content creator, making videos accessible is not just a box I need to check off my to do list; it’s deeply personal. Every day, millions of videos are uploaded, yet so many remain inaccessible to people like me. This is what drives me to share how… Read More »10 Ways to Make Videos More Accessible for Everyone
Video Recap The National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) offers a Braille e-reader program, lending Humanware and Zoomax braille eReader devices. It was available as a pilot program in some states, but it has now been rolling out in my home state of North Carolina. It’s a… Read More »Free Braille eReader Loaner Program from NLS
Video Recap In this recent episode of the Epic Ally Podcast, Carrie from “Carrie on Accessibility” delved into the world of assistive technology through an enlightening interview with Shubh Mittal, CEO of Seleste. The focus was on the innovative Seleste Glasses, a product that stands at the forefront of assistive… Read More »Seleste Glasses – Hands-Free AI Assistive Technology for the blind
By Carrie Morales A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to watch Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and witness the unveiling of their latest innovation—the Vision Pro. As someone deeply invested in technology and accessibility, I couldn’t help but wonder: will this mixed reality headset truly be accessible? How… Read More »What We Know About Accessibility on the Vision Pro
For a closer look from an accessibility perspective check out the Carrie on Accessibility video about this post at https://youtu.be/IoKxQVJ8psw Hello, tech enthusiasts! Here is a comprehensive recap of Apple’s recent Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023, brought to you by Carrie on Accessibility. Apple announced various updates and new releases.… Read More »Apple’s 2023 WWDC Accessibility Recap