How to structure an Informational Interview
amber2024-08-22T12:11:53-04:00How to structure an [...]
Factors that influence the choice to upgrade Assistive Technology
amber2024-04-17T19:54:37-04:00To upgrade, or not [...]
Five questions you should ask in your User Interviews
amber2021-01-15T17:29:11-05:005 Questions you sho [...]
Sam’s Journey Into Accessibility
Graham McLaughlin2024-04-10T18:45:32-04:00Sam's Journey Into [...]
A Journey into Accessibility & Assistive Technology
Graham McLaughlin2024-04-10T18:41:58-04:00This is an article about my experiences as I began to lose my sight. It will discuss my journey from being a person who had good eyesight to a person who now has low vision.
Eye tracking technology
amber2024-04-10T18:35:20-04:00Eye gaze, or eye tracking, is a way of controlling a device simply by looking at it. The tracker monitors the user’s eye movements, and then uses that data to understand what spot on the screen is being looked at.
5 Common Challenges as a Screen Magnification User
amber2024-04-08T19:32:56-04:00Screen magnification users can encounter many unique challenges when they are navigating the web. Despite using the same assistive technology type, it would likely surprise you how different each user’s experience can be!
Planning your User Interview
amber2024-08-22T12:05:57-04:00When it comes to running an effective User Interview, a little planning can go a long way. We’ve outlined some points to help kickstart your planning.
Screen readers: Common choices and configuration
amber2024-04-08T19:22:51-04:00Screen readers are software programs that run on computers, phones, and other digital platforms, to give those who have difficulty reading printed text, or interpreting icons, access to the device.
Why I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking
amber2024-04-08T19:19:33-04:00One of the ways someone with a physical disability can navigate the world of computers, e-mails, and social media is to use a speech recognition program. There are a few well-known proprietary versions, such as MacSpeech and Windows Speech Recognition, but none are as popular or advanced as Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Dragon).