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June 27th is Helen Keller Day
Jun 25, 2024
On June 27th, we celebrate Helen Keller Day as part of Deaf-Blind Awareness Week. For this blog, we've created a Helen Keller FAQ. Keep reading to learn about Helen Keller's life ...
Why should Social Media Be Accessible?
Nov 8, 2022
You're on Instagram about to publish a post, and you go down your social media checklist... Lighting? Gorgeous. Outfit? On point. Caption? Clever. But wait! Before you hit "Done," ...
4 Ways to Make Online Banking Accessible
Oct 24, 2022
The popularity of online banking has grown significantly in the past couple of years. It can be a time saver for someone with a busy schedule or the only way of accomplishing ...
Accessibility in the Workforce: A Blind Person's Perspective
Oct 7, 2022
It's National Disability Employee Awareness Month (NDEAM), a month to celebrate those with disabilities in the workplace while showing support, and inclusive policies and best ...
Banking When Blind: The Importance of App and Web Accessibility
Sep 22, 2022
I am one of the 78% of Americans who does their banking online. I also happen to be one of the. 1 in 4 with a disability. I have been fortunate to have had, for the most part, ...
3 Top Retail Trends (And how to make them accessible)
Aug 11, 2022
The number of online shoppers increased exponentially during the pandemic from a little over 40% to around 80% in 2021. With shelter-in-place orders and global uncertainty, we ...
How Technology Improves Inclusion (And Where Work is Still Needed)
Aug 2, 2022
We've said goodbye to another Disability Pride month, at least until next year. Yet, just because we are no longer in July doesn't mean we should stop thinking about disability or ...
Disability Pride Month: The Origins of Assistive Technology
Jul 27, 2022
Editor's Note: Thanks to UsableNet's Intern, Lily Mordaunt for contributing this post in honor of Disability Pride month. You can read more about Lily in her other blogs published ...
Traveling When You're Blind: The Importance of Digital Accessibility
Jul 7, 2022
Editor's Note: The following is a new guest blog from the UsableNet Intern, Lily Mordaunt. Last weekend was Independence Day Weekend, the busiest holiday weekend according to AAA. ...