On August 6, Accessibility New York City hosted a meetup entitled “Interactive 3D-Printed Models for Students with Visual Impairments“. Professor Shiri Azenkot from Cornell Tech, described in depth her research and evaluations of various accessible solutions. She shared illustrative examples and demonstrated the software her and her team built that will allow others to make […]
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Disability Pride Parade NYC 2019: Event Recap
Jul 26, 2019On Sunday, July 14, New York City held its Fifth Annual Disability Pride Parade, organized by the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and Disability Pride NYC. Thousands of people, including those with disabilities, family members, caregivers, educators, politicians and other advocates marched through Midtown Manhattan on a sweltering summer morning, seeking to destigmatize […]
M-Enabling 2019: Summit Recap
Jul 15, 2019Intro and Overview The M-Enabling Summit Conference and Showcase was held in Washington DC June 17 – 19. M-Enabling is dedicated to promoting accessible and assistive technologies, and is an annual meeting place for people who create and contribute toward accessible ICT products and services. Each year, it draws an eclectic mix of people from […]
On June 4, 2019, Accessibility New York City hosted a Meetup entitled “Lower Literacy: It’s Not the User, It’s the Product!” Presenter Damien Senger, Design Systems & Accessibility Lead in the healthcare industry for Castor EDC in Amsterdam, described the complexity of reading for the human brain. They shared small improvements and tips every designer, […]
On May 16, 2019, Accessibility New York City hosted a meetup entitled “Making Museums More Accessible: How Do We Overcome Barriers to Content?” Presenter Aurélia Fleury, Director of Tactile Studio, discussed the importance of multi-sensory engagement in creating accessible exhibitions in museum settings. Through inspiring examples of European and Canadian projects, she explained the singularity […]
Ruth Starr is an arts administrator and educator currently serving as the inaugural Accessibility Manager at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Cooper Hewitt is committed to broadening its audiences and ensuring the museum is welcoming to all. Ruth is also Communications Chair of the Museums, Arts and Culture Access Consortium, a network of cultural professionals […]
Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate children about her life with a physical disability. She is dedicated to harnessing the powers of communication and social media as tools for people of […]
On April 2, 2019, the Accessibility New York City Meetup hosted 2019 Digital Accessibility Trends. Presenter Tim Springer, Founder and CEO of Level Access, provided a data driven overview of where digital accessibility is heading in 2019. He shared observations and projections on topics including market drivers in digital accessibility, laws and regulation, enforcement and […]
Christopher Hills is a Switch Accessibility and Video Production Engineer based in Brisbane, Australia. He is a passionate storyteller, utilizing the power of video and technology to raise awareness around accessibility issues. As a developer with Cerebral Palsy, Christopher is committed to exploring innovations in accessible technology through his company HandsOptional. How did you get […]
Using iPhone One-Handed With the Popsocket
Mar 15, 2019As smartphones increase in size, they also become increasingly difficult to use with one hand. This has become such a common problem for everyone and not just people with disabilities, that multiple companies have released accessories aimed at allowing everyone to use their smartphones more easily with one hand. These include a variety of cases […]