Legally Blind Korean Archer First to Break a World Record at 2012 Olympics
Legally blind Korean archer, Im Dong Hyun, has just broken the first world record of the 2012 Olympics in London.
Americans with Disabilities: 2010 Reports There are Nearly 1 in 5 People in the US with a Disability
It is the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the new Americans with Disabilities report from the US Census reports that nearly 1 in 5 people in the US have a disability, and over 60% of individuals reporting a disability report having a severe disability.
Employee Profile: Karl Groves
Today's employee profile is of our Director of Training, Karl Groves.
“Is your .edu accessible?” with Glenda Sims
Glenda "goodwitch" Sims will be leading a workshop at High Ed Web Arkansas on Thursday, July 26th from 9am to Noon. Here is a short video to give you a hint about the delicious accessibility adventures that await if you attend this workshop.
My Life Simplified via Accessible Web and Apps!
Here are some examples of how my life has been simplified through the use of accessible web sites and IOS apps usable by folks needing a screen reader: I can wake up to my phone's alarm and check the weather.This task previously required a specialized Braille or talking watch and/or lock and use of radio or television for weather information.
Upcoming #a11ychat on Monday, July 23!
Our next #a11ychat on Twitter is coming up on Monday. This month we will once again feature Glenda Sims and Elle Waters, and our topic is: "Disability be Damned! When Accessibility Brings Independence, Games, Art & Adventures to Life". And, yes, that title is under 140 characters.
Disabled Japanese Gamer Flown Out to the EVO Championship Series
Japanese gamer Osamu Ichikawa was flown out to Las Vegas to attend the EVO Championship Series in Las Vegas for his first time.
Amaze on the Social Times
Deque's newest offering, Amaze, has been featured on the Social Times.
Prepare to be Amazed…
Amaze provides companies with a faster and easier process to make their digital content available to web users who are disabled. But what make Amaze a truly exciting product - besides its speed, efficiency, and ease of use - is the Amaze Accessibility Overlay.
Interview with Steve Spohn from the AbleGamers Foundation
Today we are featuring an interview with AbleGamers Editor-in-Chief, Steve Spohn. The AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade is being showcased this weekend at the Chicago Abilities Expo. You can read more about the event and AbleGamers here.
AbleGamers and the Accessibility Arcade
This weekend's Abilities Expo in Chicago will feature the AbleGamers’ Accessibility Arcade. Abilities Expo is dedicated to educating and improving the lives of Americans with disabilities, their families and caregivers, and health professionals and provides and opportunity for companies to demonstrate their products and services to end-users and industry professionals.
How Folks Who are Blind Avoid Eating Moldy Cheese!
I am constantly amazed at the creativity of apps developed to assist people who are blind. One of my favorites is VizWiz.