Tag: accessibility
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10 Audiobooks to Honor 33 Years of the ADA
July 26 is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In honor of this enduring achievement and powerful civil rights legislation I have crafted a book list. These books are written mostly by disabled people and speak loudly to our lives, hopes and dreams. My aim is to spark your curiosity, educate…
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Although Emojis Are Accessible They Don’t Resonate with Me
I remember years ago when I first started getting text messages and social media posts with emojis. I thought, “what in the world is this?” Friends and family would flood their communication with these little digital images. 😘 My screen reader would speak the description but I still didn’t get it. I couldn’t relate. I…
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7 Lessons Learned From Working Remotely in a Call Center
Back in May I started working remotely in a call center. I was hired as a customer service representative. After about a year of grueling job searching I was excited to be working steady again. Plus the ability to continue working from home was a key selling point. I have worked in customer service type…
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Self-care is Accessing and Knowing Your Numbers
Although April 5 is National Self-care day, I make strides to care for myself everyday of the week. A big part of my effort is knowing my numbers. When I know what my numbers are I have more control of my health and well-being. Resulting in better decisions and peace of mind. This is a…
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Can You Feel the Beat? My 4 Tips to a Healthy Hart
February is not only the month for romantic love and cute little Valentines but American Heart Month. It is important to focus on our actual hearts and keep them as healthy and strong as possible. Family History and Racial Background I became more aware of my own heart health when my father passed away from…
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7 Reasons I Love My Local Public Library
February is known as the month for romantic love. We wear the color red and give special things to our sweetheart. But who’s to say we can’t fall in love with our public library too. National Library Lovers Month February is also National Library Lovers Month where the focus is on reading and the institutions…
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You’ve Got Mail! US Postal Service Offers Programs for the Disabled
I never saw the 1998 romcom, “You’ve Got Mail” but I understand the title. Receiving mail can be thrilling and exciting. Opening a package or letter from a friend or love one brings positive feelings. Of course, unless it’s the bill collector! Otherwise most people are happy to receive mail. People with vision loss share…
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Not All Blind People Read Braille and Here’s Why
Braille Literacy Month is almost over and I am sharing another post on the topic. Most people think if a person is blind, which includes low vision and total blindness, they must know and read braille. For those that think this, I am about to burst your bubble because not all blind people read braille.…
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4 Ways Pharmacists Provide Accessible Prescriptions to the Blind
The last two weeks I have been struggling to get a prescription filled. Usually when I call my doctor my medication is ready in a couple of days for pickup from my local pharmacy. However, a new computer system is causing the delay. As of this writing I am still without my medication. Going through…
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How Much Do You Know About Braille? Learn More Reading These 15 Facts
January is the time we, in the blind community, celebrate Braille Literacy Month. Braille is a code created for reading and writing. This code, which is a series of raised dots on paper, has revolutionized the lives of people with vision loss because it has opened doors of literacy, education, employment, and independence. History of…
Empish J. Thomas 