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Advocating and sharing useful info for blind parents. Marina Sheridan designs apps for blind parents and their kids.

[Accessibility London @A11yLondon]

Question from the community: "As an indie dev, how do you find real users of assistive technology to test your applications? Some larger companies may have established user groups, but as an indie dev, I am struggling to find testers."

[Chris Owen @blind_backpack]

This video was put together by my eldest Kira @superwholock24 to demonstrate how my vision loss impacts on my daily life, thanks Kira! #HiddenDisability #SightLoss #LivingWithDisabilities

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

If you provide access to disabled people, you are not doing a favor. You are doing what you are supposed to do.

[blindparent @blindparent]

On April 17 at 4 pm est join Alex McGee in a live chat about disability on Spaces. Join the conversation directly from twitter #blindparent #a11y https://t.co/oeIjtlsBtG

[Accessibility London @A11yLondon]

What do you struggle most with in your accessibility journey?

[blindparent @blindparent]

The story of The Cave shows that genius is forged by community, in the sharing of information, tools, and resources. That disability is not a curse. #blindparent #a11y #fightableism https://t.co/GylUBQsTO9

[Beyond Vision @BeyondVision_WI]

THIS IS A MYTH. People who are visually impaired watch TV and movies just like people who are typical sighted. By using audio description, Individuals who are blind or visually impaired can visualize and gain meaning and enjoyment from TV and Movies.

#Blind #CareerRunway #VI

[blindparent @blindparent]

Audible vision app empowers parents who are blind to shop. Here is the download link and a short movie about how to use it. #blindparent #a11y #blindness

[AudiVision @audivisionapp]

Shopping independence for the blind and low vision community using Audible Vision App.
Download Now: https://t.co/J2eNBOVa4J
#blindness #blind #lowvision #glaucoma #stargardt #assistivetech #assistivetechnology #accessibility #empowerment #independent

[blindparent @blindparent]

In addition to the human bullies, design that isn’t inclusive of people with disabilities is a system bully.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Almost every disabled person is bullied. ⁦@AndrewPulrang⁩ illuminates this important issue.
RT-The Many Flavors Of Disability Bullying https://t.co/imNUrFzIjW

[blindparent @blindparent]

Thankful that someone is finally acknowledging this in a public way “One of the less discussed long term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic is that Long Covid is likely to create a significant spike in the disabled population” #blindparent #a11y

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Terrific piece by ⁦@AndrewPulrang⁩
RT-7 Things Newly Disabled People Should Know https://t.co/PgsPx4NfJ9

[blindparent @blindparent]

Opportunity to amplify your voice as a person with a disability. #blindparent

[Gilbert Paul @disabledesquima]

Are you a disabled #Esquimalt resident?
Would you be interested in being in a film documenting your experiences? https://t.co/gl2foVKsTR @Gail_F_Nestel @daveafodor @AnnelieseM_DK @VelaCanada @CoryResilient @SportAbilityBC
@VicGreensEDA @blindparent @ScottinVictoria
@BCACHC

[blindparent @blindparent]

What It’s Like for Millie Knight to Ski Nearly Blind - The New York Times #blindparent #a11y https://t.co/2GOrnezo3A

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

I’ve had enough of being refused access to businesses because I have a guide dog!

Having a security guard in a department store aggressively shout “no pets allowed” over & over again whilst I’m with my kids is inexcusable. Both my kids noticed customers stopping to stare.

[Carrie-Ann Lightley👩🏼‍🦽 @CarrieALightley]

Went out for dinner with my husband last night. I booked the table, and I paid the bill. And yet, every single staff member we encountered spoke to my husband rather than me. Because I’m disabled, because I’m a woman, who knows? The food was beautiful, but I won’t be returning.

[Haggeye @HaggeyeFamily]

Haggeye members, Georgea and Abdul, joined an exciting technology event hosted by @UofGlasgow and @FVSensoryCentre. The images below show Georgea and "Pepper", a Robot designed to assist #blind and #PartiallySighted people when shopping. Also, Abdul tested out a long cane.

[blindparent @blindparent]

At-Home Coronavirus Tests Are Inaccessible to Blind People - here are some workarounds The New York Times subscription may be needed for the article #blindparent #a11y #fightableism https://t.co/Bne1M1Y9QV

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

If you’re dismissing the severity of Omicron by contending that most deaths involve those with risk factors, preexisting conditions and comorbidities, you are an ableist.

Disabled and chronically ill people are not expendable.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Human rights of elderly and disabled people ‘not fairweather luxuries’ https://t.co/DGtSkRtZYq

[Blind Citizens Australia @au_BCA]

Our Eye to the Future program is connecting jobseekers and students who are blind or vision impaired with employers in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

So, if you or someone you know is looking for #employment take a look at https://t.co/FyuGDm6fRa

[blindparent @blindparent]

Children, Coping With Loss, Are Pandemic’s ‘Forgotten Grievers’ NY York Times Quote: John Jackson, a disabled veteran on a fixed income, said he had struggled to find help for his 14-year-old daughter, whose mother died in the pandemic. #blindparent #a11y https://t.co/Og03w4yYHQ