The highlight of this episode is my visit to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion for “Lori Listens,” hosted by PA First Lady Lori Shapiro. I, along with other members of the NFB of PA, got to talk about web accessibility issues with folks from the state. We gave feedback on a Commonwealth website and were surprised to see changes made almost immediately—proof that they’re taking our concerns seriously.
I dive into the everyday frustrations we face when websites and apps aren’t accessible—like unlabeled buttons or pages that trap you behind pop-up ads. These things can make simple tasks take forever. But it felt good knowing that someone was listening and committed to improving things.
What do I mean when I say an app or a website is not accessible? I give a couple of demos of sites that are not accessible and provide a workaround for one of them.
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White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 114
In episode 114, co-host Lisa Bryant and I sit down with Krystle Boateng, the creative force behind Inside Ability Books, a publisher of accessible, large-print children’s books. Krystle, who lost her central vision due to uveitis at 19, shares how her personal journey led her to create books that prioritize accessibility through high-contrast text and large fonts.
The interview explores the profound impact her books have on visually impaired parents and children, with a touching story from Federationist Simone Cooper, who met Krystle at the NFB Convention. Simone describes the joy of finally being able to read to her nieces, thanks to the thoughtful design of Inside Ability’s books.
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