Category Archives: Building the culture of accessibility

Access Wireless Lets You Search for Accessible Mobile Phones

The new version of the Access Wireless website is fantastic — you can search for phones with the features you need by disability category, manufacturer, even wireless carrier. Although not every manufacturer and model shows up, there is lots of … Continue reading

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Is the web actually more accessible nowadays?

Here’s an interesting report on what might be called “accessibility backsliding”: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/17483100903387424. Apparently some universities improve their web accessibility at one point in time (often when they have external training and support), but then fall behind when the external support … Continue reading

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Whose language is it anyway?

Here’s a great little animation about alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tools: who should be in charge of them, and for what purpose.  It may be a little hard for non-experts to decode, but it makes a clear case for … Continue reading

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Accessibility in the world of retail

We know that all the assistive technology compatibility and built-in accessibility features don’t mean a thing if the user never learns about them.  Retail has often been the Bermuda Triangle of accessibility.  The bottom-line fever of the undertrained, commission-driven sales … Continue reading

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Do not go gentle into that Good Grip

I watched Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino” last night.  For those who haven’t seen the movie, Clint plays an aging bigot in a shifting neighborhood who gets caught up in gang violence after his wife’s death.  Clint’s crusty persona sprays bitter … Continue reading

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Campaign Ad for Tom Udall

No matter where you stand politically, this campaign ad video shows the real-life, everyday need for more and better accessible technology.

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