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When People Take Advantage of Your Blindness
If someone has ever used your blindness against you, then you’re well aware of how it can chip away at your sense of safety and… Read More »When People Take Advantage of Your Blindness
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Doing Laundry When You’re Blind
Although doing laundry may feel overwhelming at first for people who are blind, learning helpful methods can make it much easier to handle. If you’re… Read More »Doing Laundry When You’re Blind
Living Alone When You’re Blind or Losing Your Sight
If you’re blind or in the process of losing your sight, the idea of having your own place might bring up a mix of pride,… Read More »Living Alone When You’re Blind or Losing Your Sight
From Vision Loss at 19 to Accessibility Advocate With Colin Shouse
In this episode of Access Granted, Mike sits down with Colin Shouse. At just 19 years old, he lost his sight and underwent a facial prosthesis following a traumatic incident. They discuss how he refused to let that moment define him and how he’s now building a career in digital accessibility.
Best Apps for Blind Users
There’s a growing list of accessible tools designed to support your independence, confidence, and happiness. Navigation, entertainment, and home management have all become simpler, safer,… Read More »Best Apps for Blind Users
How Meta Glasses Support People Who Are Blind or Losing Sight
Technology can be a real game-changer when you’re blind or losing your sight. And every so often, a new tool shows up that gets people… Read More »How Meta Glasses Support People Who Are Blind or Losing Sight
AI for the Blind
Artificial intelligence is transforming accessibility. For people who are blind or have low vision, AI tools are opening up new ways to learn, work, and… Read More »AI for the Blind
Celebrating Ablr’s 5-Year Journey: Access Granted Episode 29
In this episode of Access Granted, Mike sits down with John Samuel, to talk about the past 5 years of Ablr. While we’ve had our ups and downs, our unwavering mission to remove barriers for people with disabilities has always guided us.
Voice Control Tools for People Who Are Visually Impaired
Technology is evolving fast. For people who are blind or have low vision, the evolution means more freedom and independence than ever before. Voice control… Read More »Voice Control Tools for People Who Are Visually Impaired
Shannon Garner: Access Granted Episode 28
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.