80 Years of Progress, 5 Years of Purpose!
This year marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) ,which is a time for us to reflect on how far we’ve… Read More »80 Years of Progress, 5 Years of Purpose!
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This year marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) ,which is a time for us to reflect on how far we’ve… Read More »80 Years of Progress, 5 Years of Purpose!
In this episode of Access Granted, Mike sits down with our training specialist, Shannon Garner, who leads Ablr’s Accessibility Analyst Training Program. Shannon shares her story of losing sight at age six, clears up common misconceptions about blindness and braille, and shows how assistive technologies like screen readers only work when content is created accessible from the start.
It’s a question people ask often: Can blind people work? The short answer is yes. People who are blind or have low vision work in… Read More »Can Blind People Work? Exploring Careers and Employment Resources
In this episode of Access Granted, our co-founder, Mike Iannelli, sits down with our very own Angus Kola, Senior Accessibility Analyst at Ablr. Angus shares his journey from growing up in South Africa, to suddenly losing his sight while serving abroad, to rebuilding his life and career from the ground up.
When you think about jobs for people who are blind or have low vision, the first thing that might come to mind is sitting behind… Read More »Non-Computer Careers for People Who Are Visually Impaired
Starting to think about your future can feel exciting, and if we’re being honest, a little overwhelming at times. If you’re a high school student… Read More »Career Readiness for Blind High School Students
As the summer came to an end, my family and I finally made our way to the beach! I truly love the beach – in… Read More »The Beauty of Designing with Intention
In the latest episode of Access Granted, our host, Mike Iannelli, sits down with Rich Phaneuf, CEO & Executive Director of the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC). Rich shares how a single overlooked question on a registration form sparked a lasting shift in how AENC shows up for its members—with accessibility and inclusion at the core.
“Accessibility” is a word that gets used a lot. You’ll hear it in conversations about websites, education, social media, workplaces, even music and board games.… Read More »What Does Accessibility Really Mean? A Simple Explanation
Raising a child with a disability can be one of the most rewarding and most demanding journeys a parent will ever take. Disabilities can look… Read More »A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities