Blindness and Visual Impairments
I’m Tired of Being Accused of “Faking” My Need for a Service Animal
This blog post was re-published on HuffPost. Recently, while on a date, the subject of service animals came up. My date spoke of a female coworker of theirs who would occasionally bring a service dog to work. They expressed…
Disabled People are Missing from Conversations on Campus Sexual Assault
Last month, the National Council on Disability released “Not on the Radar,” a comprehensive report about campus sexual assault and the disability community. It reveals extensive failures on this issue, from accessibility barriers at rape crisis services to…
VIDEO: Error 404: Accessibility Not Found
Almost everyone knows how frustrating it is when a website won’t load, or when your internet connection suddenly cuts out. Now imagine that frustration when you know what you’re trying to see is right in front of you – but…
VIDEO: Why Describe?
Remember, if your videos don't have audio description, they probably aren't accessible. If you aren't familiar with audio descriptions, watch and share our video on why audio descriptions matter.
Why We Need More Research on How Substance Abuse Impacts the Autistic Community
I will always remember the first few times I tried an alcoholic beverage. I was around the age of eighteen, and at first found the feeling very uncomfortable. Even a slight buzz—just a partial alcoholic beverage—changes my perception and how …
Why Involving Disabled People in Disaster Planning Saves Lives
During Hurricane Harvey in August, a striking image went viral: Nursing home residents sitting in waist deep floodwaters, surrounded by floating debris, an angry cat in the background. The Harvey flooding victims (and the cat) were rescued, but scarcely …
VIDEO: Still Segregated
Blind students shouldn’t have to choose between knowledge and independence – but they are often forced to. Does this sound like an equal education to you? Courtney Cole calls out the inequality that blind students face in Washington State and…
Winn-Dixie Case Heralds New Era of Online Access
Should a website be considered a “public accommodation” just like a business’s physical location? A recent case in Florida explored just that question, as a blind consumer sued the popular Winn-Dixie grocery chain because their website was inaccessible — and …