Chris Danielsen

Recovering lawyer, amateur musician, avid reader. Blindness is not the characteristic that defines me. Opinions are mine alone.

[Chris Danielsen @rlawyer]

@BretHollander listening to you guys poolside in Baltimore. Really appreciate the broadcasts and the quality of your work. Being blind, I listen even when I’m at the games, as it’s the best way for me to keep track of what’s happening.

[Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth]

NEWS: Today I reintroduced my Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act alongside @RepSarbanes and @PeteSessions to finally help make websites and other technology more accessible for all users, including those in the disability community. It’s overdue.

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Join us for the next Presidential Release on May 2nd at 8:00 P.M. Eastern. What questions do you have for President @Riccobono? https://t.co/Keg3GbvZbn

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

We now have over 550 publications on NFB-NEWSLINE—our accessible audio and Braille service that provides blind and print-disabled people with access to reading material, updates, and more. What are your favorite newspapers and magazines?

[Rosita Apaza Machaca @SumacQoyllur]

Recently had this discussion with a solicitor about PDF document accessibility.

If it has to be PDF, minimum OCR, with header tagging done correctly, and searchable. Image descriptions would be a bonus.

Word files work well but I’m not sure why PDF seems to be the standard.

[Stephanie Cascone @SomeSteph]

Program & event flyers, pricing plans, reports. So many inaccessible PDFs.

Marketing & Comms folks:
- know your target audience has disabled people
- anywhere an image is, alt text goes behind it
- clear text clutter
- explore the accessibility tools
- get feedback & improve

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

We are offering #NFBBELL programs in 21 states, and virtually, for blind youth. Mentors empower them with skills and knowledge. We are excited to provide youth across the country with this opportunity..

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

The NFB BELL® Academy has positively influenced so many kids’ lives. It began in 2008. Learn more about the history of #NFBBELL in the words of @KEAnderson here: https://t.co/TE4DceUa11

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

The vast majority of federal government websites are inaccessible. As a result of Orozco v. Garland, in which we represented Mr. Orozco, federal employees can now sue their employers for inaccessible technology. Read Eve Hill’s article here: https://t.co/5nb8dIuMeH

[Chris Danielsen @rlawyer]

@NFB_voice I lov the ScripTalk app. I also need enough medicine now that I think I am going to start using a pill organizer as well.

[American Action Fund @AAF_1919]

Ever find yourself in a pickle with a technology fail? With your slate and stylus, you've still got braille!

https://t.co/3X6KUEuLuU

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Charla Glass discusses the Federation’s efforts to have prescription bottles labeled for the blind in this article: https://t.co/b0YD8PEaXS

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

“We teach people the lesson of mission and purpose… Let us go forth and take our struggle, find our passion, and continue to do what we do as blind people: make the world better for everybody.” --Richard Bernstein, #NFB22 https://t.co/SQRBaYxK4R

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

We recognize how integral innovative, dedicated educators are to blind students achieving their educational and vocational dreams. Nominate a teacher, counselor or administrator of programs for blind students by the May 1st deadline. https://t.co/D6RZnwKkcv

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Some companies require job applicants to show valid driver’s licenses, even if driving isn't an essential job function. This is discriminatory against the blind. In March, we sent a letter to @USEEOC advocating to end this injustice. Read our letter: https://t.co/HDNZG1e8Yp

[Chris Danielsen @rlawyer]

@bmoresheriff @NFB_voice It was our pleasure to have you attend the meeting and for all of us to learn more about the sheriffs office. Thank you for all that you are doing to improve our community. We look forward to collaborating again soon.

[Baltimore City Sheriff's Office @bmoresheriff]

Thank you, @NFB_voice for inviting Sheriff Cogen to attend your meeting. Members provided suggestions on how we can improve our practices to create a safer, more inclusive environment for our community and better accommodate the needs of individuals w/ visual impairments.

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Can’t make it to National Convention in Houston, July 1-6? We're offering a virtual #NFB23, with no registration fee. Feel free to email suggestions for extra sessions for the virtual agenda to [email protected]. Or put something in the comments and we’ll pass it along.

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Blind and low-vision kids can practice cane skills at #NFBBELL—a summer program where they also learn from blind role models like @4aBetter. Thank you, Maurice, for sharing important info to know about the long white cane as he walks around our headquarters. #Accessibility