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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

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

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/

iPhones: Accessibility in your pocket

In my last post, I wrote about assistive technology for using a computer. Today I’m going to take a look at the iPhone and how it’s accessibility features, such as Zoom and VoiceOver, can be used b…

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/

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

'People think I'm faking my blindness'

Three people with visual impairments share their experiences of being targeted for using technology.

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

'People think I'm faking my blindness because I can use a phone'

When using my phone I often get stared at, tutted at, and have even experienced several abusive comments about faking my blindness.

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

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

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