GUEST POST — THE VIEW FROM A DISTANCE: HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP YOU SEE YOURSELF CLEARLY

The yearly tradition of welcoming my friend and fellow disability blogger, Anneliese is now here, and I’m happy to be hosting her thoughts once again.

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SIX STRATEGIES TO MAKE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESSIBLE FOR THE BLIND

Since most of the information and entertainment we consume today comes via the Internet, making our social media accounts accessible to people with disabilities needs to be a priority. It can be daunting, but there are simple, practical and effective ways to incorporate accessibility into your social media presence.

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MY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS LIST

In a world that is becoming increasingly reliant on technological advancements, it is more crucial than ever before that people with disabilities have access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment. Having the ability to live independently, participate in society and contribute to the broader conversation are rights that belong to everyone regardless of ability.

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HOW TO TEACH A SIGHTED PERSON TO READ BRAILLE

My first time teaching Braille was as a sixth-grader to my best friend, Megan. We passed my Perkins Brailler across the aisle and wrote each other notes. She brailled out the agenda each morning and added jokes for me at the bottom.

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