media This special holiday episode of the Wellness Wednesday series on the Blind Abilities Podcast is a heartfelt, lighthearted reflection on the holiday season and the approaching new year. Hosts Beth Gustin and Robin Ennis explore the joys and challenges of the festive season, sharing personal stories, traditions, and self-care tips. Beth’s enthusiasm shines asContinue reading “Wellness Wednesday: Festive Reflections: Celebrating the Holidays and Honoring Memories”
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How AI is transforming accessibility: expert opinions from TechShare Pro
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming many aspects of technology, particularly when it comes to accessibility. For both disabled users and developers creating accessible software, AI is proving to be a game-changer. From real-time transcription services to tools for automated code compliance, the potential for AI in accessibility is vast and growing. Here’s how AI isContinue reading “How AI is transforming accessibility: expert opinions from TechShare Pro”
Wellness Wednesday: From Isolation to Integration – Your Journey, Your Voice
In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, bridge the gap between communities we navigate daily. They dive deep into the art of self-advocacy, exploring how personal experiences can transform feelings of isolation into moments of connection and growth. Join them as they unravel how we can bringContinue reading “Wellness Wednesday: From Isolation to Integration – Your Journey, Your Voice”
5 Cool New Feature Ideas for the Envision Glasses
The Envision glasses are already a game-changer, helping users identify text, objects, and scenes in real-time. But imagine if these innovative glasses could do even more! Here are five ideas for features that could take accessibility to the next level, making everyday tasks simpler and more enjoyable. 1. Recognize Stuff Around You Imagine this: you’reContinue reading “5 Cool New Feature Ideas for the Envision Glasses”
Wellness Wednesday: If We’re Feeling It, You May Be Feeling It Too, Being Overwhelmed – You’re Not Alone
media In Episode 42 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take a look at being overwhelmed. What it is, what might cause it, and some coping strategies on how to deal with it. And like they always mention, how to be more in tuned with yourself.
Navigating anxiety and ageing – a candid discussion
media In Episode 40 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, are joined by Blind Abilities own Jeff Thompson to talk about a subject that came up pre-show. Anxiety and Ageing. How it looks and how we feel about it. Everyone has a timeline and society seems to have expectations,Continue reading “Navigating anxiety and ageing – a candid discussion”
WordPress Page Builder Accessibility Comparison
https://equalizedigital.com/wordpress-page-builder-accessibility/ written byAmber Hinds No matter how diligent you are about entering your content in an accessible way, an accessible website is impossible without a solid foundation. The theme and page builder or block library you choose for your WordPress site controls a significant portion of your website’s accessibility. If these components are not accessible,Continue reading “WordPress Page Builder Accessibility Comparison”
Wellness Wednesday: Finding Your True Self: Embracing Your Unique Journey
media In this 34th episode of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore the concept of self-identity and the impact of external influences on our personal definitions of who we are. Join Beth and Robin as they guide you through the process of embracing your authentic self and understanding thatContinue reading “Wellness Wednesday: Finding Your True Self: Embracing Your Unique Journey”
How to access Bookshare on the Braille Sense 6
In today’s article, we will be covering how to access Bookshare on the Braille Sense 6. We will be going step-by-step on how to log on and download books. Stage one: Stage two Today we are just focusing on searching via title. Search By Title Discover Book Details Book Downloaded and Accessing Bookshare Program ThisContinue reading “How to access Bookshare on the Braille Sense 6”
One Day With the Rabbit R1: How I’ve Been Using It So Far – CNET
Jesse Lyu, founder and CEO of Rabbit Inc., compares his company’s first product — the Rabbit R1 — to a Pokedex. After using it for just one day, I’m beginning to understand why. Like the fictional Pokedex can identify Pokemon (creatures from the popular cartoon, video game and card game franchise of the same name), the Rabbit R1Continue reading “One Day With the Rabbit R1: How I’ve Been Using It So Far – CNET”