Full disclosure: I’m blind and I like watching tv. Some of you reading this might be thinking “hey, if you’re blind you can’t watch movies or television!” And in response, I would say don’t get hung up on the choice of verb that I use. Just because I’m blind, doesn’t mean that I don’t use … Read more
I recently read an interesting article about language on the Be My Eyes blog (opens in a new tab), which got me thinking about writing my own blog post on the topic. The first thing that really stood out to me in this article was the acknowledgement of person first language. I completely agree that … Read more
I was recently asked about accessibility testing for single page web applications. It had been a few years since I last needed to perform accessibility testing of this kind, so I had to delve into my memories from previous jobs to find the answer. Fortunately, after a minute or two, I was able to recall … Read more
The Blind Detective Steven Hawthorne is blind. He currently works as a detective for the police department, but he was previously a cop. Several years ago, while in pursuit of a suspect, he lost his eyesight in an explosive car accident. Now, Steven uses his investigative instincts and his increased situational awareness to solve mysteries. … Read more
Cruising On Carnival Radiance- An Accessibility Review Going on a cruise is luxurious and fun. It can also be a more economical means of taking a vacation, because many cruise lines provide package deals which include the cost of room, transportation, food and entertainment for one complete price. However, if you don’t book your cruise … Read more
The seven principles of Universal Design are broad in scope, making them somewhat difficult to apply in the physical world. So, to better illustrate the principles of Universal Design, I decided to provide a real-world example of a product which meets the definition of being truly universal. The product or service I am evaluating is … Read more
I received my Section 508 Trusted Tester certification in August of 2023. My decision to get Trusted Tester certified was motivated only by the free price tag, compared to the $485 exam fee for non-IAAP members. Had I known that the certification process for Trusted Tester is far less accessible than the process for CPACC, … Read more