As someone that is engaged in the disability community & has been diagnosed with two neuro divergent conditions (ADHD & Dyslexia), I am one of those people that is described in the book as “in between“.
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Here are samples of the two most common fonts aimed specifically at dyslexia They certainly attract a lot of attention in the press and on social media. I know they are trying to be helpful but I don’t like them or find them helpful. As a dyslexic person I find myself reacting very negatively to them
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I admire all of this and subscribe wholeheartedly to this approach. But it is not reflective of the reality in which we currently live and work. What we actually have is a load of different tribes Rather than harmony we have tribal warfare. Let me give some context to my comments: I recently attended a
I frequently get faced with a dilemma when someone posts content that is not accessible yet I find interesting and worthy of sharing. Do I share? When I make content I strive for it to be accessible but a lot of stuff on social media is not created by me but I may think people would
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Photo Credit Mark Gunn One area where this laissez-faire attitude has significant impact is web accessibility. The impact of poorly written code and technology implemented without adherence to accessibility standards makes it difficult or impossible for users of assistive technology to make use of many of the things that the Internet has to offer. This
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Phill Jenkins “I think GPII.net has some potential, I just wonder what the AT vendors are saying and how the policy makers and grant funders are getting involved?” Neil Milliken “Hi Phill, There is at least one AT vendor involved (TextHelp). Hopefully more will get involved as well as people like the guys behind NVDA
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Screening Recent advances in medical science mean that it is now easier than ever to predict the likelihood of medical conditions companies like 23&me offer direct to consumer screening which can highlight the probability of certain genetically determined conditions. Other screening tests are also available via medical professionals that cover a range of different conditions
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