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Technology has a huge impact on the way disabled people experience the world. These pieces dive into exploring the relationship between technology and disability.

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A blue "AI" symbol with a red triangle sign with an exclamation point next to it.

The AI Accessibility Divide: How Emerging Tech Could Create New Barriers for Disabled People

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Indoors. Fair-skinned hands of a person are visible at the keyboard of a laptop in a dimly lit room. The keyboard lights up a light blue. The person is in the middle of editing a video with professional editing software. Their right hand holds a black computer mouse while their left hand types on the laptop.

How I Edit and Caption My Videos as a Deaf Person

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Outdoors, day. Two fair-skinned people, a white-haired elder and a school-aged child, are dressed casually as they sit on some front steps. They're both wearing white respirator masks. The elder is holding a black guitar as the younger person looks at them.

Finding COVID-conscious Community

  • Accessibility/Access Needs
  • COVID-19
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Computer screen with the Zoom logo and a meeting log in page with "Join a Meeting" at the top. A magnifying glass centers on the Zoom logo.

More Than a Product Update: Closed Captions Require Care and Responsibility for True Accessibility

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An illustration of a laptop screen with two rows of three people in a video chat. They are all wearing various shades of pink, blue, and purple.

On Zoom, No One Can See My Disability. It’s Changed How People Perceive Me.

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Four people on a video call. An ASL interpreter signs in the lower right corner. Rooted in Rights logo and icons for Open Captions and Audio Description are on the left.

Accessible Video Calls

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A side by side image of Melissa's Facebook avatar and an actual photo of her, as described in the blog post.

Facebook Avatars Are Fun…But They’re Definitely Not Disability-Inclusive.

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A photo of a person's hands typing on a laptop, which is on a table. The laptop has several images popping out from it, including a graphic that says "we're hiring" and a form to upload a resume, indicating that the person using it is applying for a job.

Accessible Online Job Recruitment Must Be a Priority, Now and Always

  • Technology
Computer keyboard with a big green key that says "accessibility" and has a small access symbol. There's a spotlight shining on the accessibility key.

How to Make Your Virtual Meetings and Events Accessible to the Disability Community

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A Writer with Multiple Sclerosis Finds Unexpected Gratitude with an Antique Typewriter

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Group of people around a computer at a desk, videoconferencing

Virtual Event Participation is Key for Accessibility

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Transcripts

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Transcripts with Debra

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Inaccessible Phone Apps Can Put the Safety of Blind and Low-Vision Users in Jeopardy

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Audio Description

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