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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
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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.
Angus Kola: Access Granted Episode 27
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.
Progress Over Perfection: Why Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Can’t Wait
At the end of July, my colleague Logan and I presented at the Raleigh Chamber Perspectives Conference. We had the opportunity to facilitate a conversation… Read More »Progress Over Perfection: Why Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Can’t Wait