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The most exhausting thing about being blind on social media are the people who constantly ask “if you’re blind how do you tweet?”
I’m so bored of answering these questions.
There is a whole google full of answers, including stuff I’ve written.
Here they are
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I’m so bored of answering these questions.
There is a whole google full of answers, including stuff I’ve written.
Here they are
RT
This brilliant short video by Kirsty has had over 8 million views & explains how a screen reader on a phone works. https://twitter.com/kristy_viers/status/1287189581926981634
Your own phone has dozens of pre built accessibility settings including a screen reader.
This blog explains how these settings help blind & low vision people. https://caneadventures.blog/2018/09/25/iphones-accessibility-in-your-pocket/
This blog explains how these settings help blind & low vision people. https://caneadventures.blog/2018/09/25/iphones-accessibility-in-your-pocket/
Here is a video of two of my totally blind pals explaining the technology they use.
On a video call which they ran entirely by themselves, because of this technology.
https://www.thestayinginn.org.uk/if-youre-blind/
On a video call which they ran entirely by themselves, because of this technology.
https://www.thestayinginn.org.uk/if-youre-blind/
This is a BBC article featuring me & others explaining how we use our phones & how important they are to use. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-47031509
It’s important to understand that these questions about how a blind person is able to use technology can often relate to negative attitudes which have an impact on disabled people in the real world.
I wrote this about my experiences. https://inews.co.uk/opinion/comment/visually-impaired-normal-lives-prejudice-mobile-phone-251895
I wrote this about my experiences. https://inews.co.uk/opinion/comment/visually-impaired-normal-lives-prejudice-mobile-phone-251895
There are SO MANY blind bloggers & YouTubers who constantly demonstrate answer these questions & explain accessible technology!
Like @MollyBOfficial a famous blind YouTuber here’s her video
Like @MollyBOfficial a famous blind YouTuber here’s her video
This is a fun video by my pal @lucyedwards where she shows a sighted friend how to use voice over on her phone!
And finally the google page for “how do blind people tweet?”
See all the answers were right there for you...
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=how+do+blind+people+tweet&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari
See all the answers were right there for you...
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=how+do+blind+people+tweet&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari
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