Dorrie Rush

'Vision-friendly' Technology is Good for Everyone

[Dorrie Rush @dorrierush]

@OePatients

[OE Patients @OePatients]

Whether adjusting to pandemic changes, or #VisionLoss, the same advice often applies. https://t.co/GT9BWWeckQ

[OE Patients @OePatients]

From Large Text to #VoiceOver, the iPhone accommodates everyone's eyesight. In this podcast, @dorrierush answers the frequently asked question: what is the best phone for visually impaired people? https://t.co/AyPuo9GqkC

[OE Patients @OePatients]

Thank you @FrankBruni for the great writing @nytimes, and especially for sharing your personal experience with #VisionLoss. Best wishes on your next chapter at Duke. https://t.co/PPEk6ws6rQ

[OE Patients @OePatients]

In this podcast episode, @dorrierush discusses how the voice assistants are especially helpful for people with #VisualImpairment. https://t.co/OeKI4DxisQ

[OE Patients @OePatients]

Flexibility and a willingness to change are gifts that keep giving. #LowVision https://t.co/YzQQLvPaCJ

[OE Patients @OePatients]

#AudioBooks are key for people with #VisionLoss. In this episode, @dorrierush discusses the many options for accessing audible books with audiobook reviewer and book club moderator, Michelle Ritholz. https://t.co/RysS6Fk0ff

[Dorrie Rush @dorrierush]

I’m there!

[studio analogous @AnalogousNYC]

The future of #AI is worthy of hope, wonder, and a sense of possibility. If you're attending #SXSW2020, don't miss our panel: "#inclusivedesign | A New Frontier in the Age of AI" with @fwest34 @nipalm @dorrierush #SXSWIAI #sxswpanel #sxswdesign #sxswai https://t.co/A7Ib1taFYH

[Dorrie Rush @dorrierush]

Been waiting for this… Can’t wait to try it!

[Google @Google]

Built for and by people with vision impairments, detailed voice guidance in Google Maps gives people audio information when they’re walking to help everyone navigate with ease → https://t.co/5KIK2KTeQC

[Google Accessibility @googleaccess]

“To help blind and low-vision users, Google is using machine learning to generate descriptions for millions of images.” Read more from @FastCompany → https://t.co/9OrSuk2Q5V

[Dorrie Rush @dorrierush]

Please vote for my panel at #SXSW 2020!
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[Dorrie Rush @dorrierush]

When it comes to vision loss, we learn the most from each other. Join me and a room filled with experts, for a little Give and a lot of Take.

https://t.co/BeJhSfE7JR

[OE Patients @OePatients]

It's Healthy Vision Month, take these steps to preserve your precious eyesight.

https://t.co/TrSPhNl2f4

[Dorrie Rush @dorrierush]

Non-visual access is catching...

[OE Patients @OePatients]

Farhad Manjoo’s column in the NY Times talks about less visual and more voice access, to our technology, for everyone.

https://t.co/ZKDV71ISEP

[Dorrie Rush @dorrierush]

Here's what I'm looking forward to...

[OE Patients @OePatients]

Read the letter from our editor, Dorrie Rush, on the progress made so far in #accessible #technology, and the fresh, new year of possibility ahead!

https://t.co/ASpQeyTsvz

[Jenny Lay-Flurrie @jennylayfluffy]

Congrats @instagram, can’t wait to turn this feature on!
Twitter friends, good reminder to switch on image description feature (if haven’t already!). Settings>accessibility>composeimagedescription. Pop in quick visual description of photo before post. Easy peasy #accessibility!

[OE Patients @OePatients]

#Shopping for holiday gifts? Smart speakers make great gifts for family, friends, or even yourself. Here are some of the things you can do with popular voice-enabled virtual assistants, Alexa, Google and Siri.

https://t.co/lS8JkMiVKO

[Dorrie Rush @dorrierush]

In case you missed our last #accessibility session of the year, for people with #visionloss, here's my App Recap...
https://t.co/hWysNnkrY3