Q&A with Jonathan Paul Katz, Civil Servant and Writer
Jonathan Paul Katz is a civil servant and writer in New York City. For his job, he writes content and makes accessible communications for a City agency. He is interested in access...
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Apple’s AppleVis: A User’s Experience
As far as technology companies go, Apple has had a commitment to accessibility much earlier than most. It introduced VoiceOver to Mac computers in 2005 and to the iPhone in 2009....
Tech Inclusion New York 2018 Highlights
My first year attending Tech Inclusion New York left me with some very strong feelings. I’d found it so intellectually stimulating, but felt disappointed at the level of inclusion...
Accessibility NYC Meetup Recap: Transdisciplinary and Inclusive Approaches to Accessibility
On July 10, 2018 Accessibility NYC hosted a Meetup entitled “Transdisciplinary and Inclusive Approaches to Accessibility.” Presenter Claire Kearney-Volpe, PhD Candidate in NYU’s...
Navigating with Two Mainstream Map Apps: Which One Works Better?
I have written in previous articles on this blog about my passion for navigating unfamiliar places. I love going for walks around the neighborhood, finding new restaurants, and...
Composing Music with a Single Switch
I recently had the opportunity to work with the brilliant Song Maker app from Google Creative Lab, Yotam Mann, and Use All Five. “Song Maker is a simple way for anyone to make and...
Q&A with Adina Halter, Sr. Product Manager and Chief Technologist for Accessibility at Comcast
Adina Halter is Sr. Product Manager and Chief Technologist for Accessibility at Comcast where she ensures the accessibility of all Comcast products from web, to mobile apps, set...
Some Thoughts on the Air Carrier Access Act
In November 2013, the Department of Transportation issued new rules under the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986, requiring airline websites and ticket kiosks to be accessible to...
Accessibility NYC Meetup Recap: Understanding Transportation Challenges for People With Disabilities in NYC
On June 5, 2018, Accessibility NYC hosted a meetup entitled “Understanding Transportation Challenges for People With Disabilities in NYC.” Presenter Jessica Murray, doctoral...
Build Your Accessibility Evaluation Toolkit: Presentation Recap
On May 17, 2018, Equal Entry CEO Thomas Logan was a featured presenter at NYC Digital Inclusion & Accessibility 2018. The one-day conference for City employees was co-hosted by...
Accessible Maps on the Web
My passion for accessible technology was ignited sixteen years ago at the University of North Carolina when I was a Computer Science undergraduate. I worked on a small team...
“Microsoft Soundscape: A User Review”
In March 2018, Microsoft released Soundscape — a free iOS app that uses 3D audio to help visually impaired people create a mental map of what is around. The app works by allowing...