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Perkins Access brings message of inclusive design to tech community
A man addresses a seated crowd while gesturing to a screen depicting a child who is blind in a ball pit.
July 11, 2018
Networking event brings innovative thought leaders together in name of accessibility.
Kenyan teacher finds possibility for a better future in Perkins brailler workshop
A man sits at a cluttered work bench and repairs a brailler.
May 29, 2018
In Enock Ombok's home country, brailler service is often outsourced to shops that charge too much and don't always deliver.
Perkins adds beacon technology to BlindWays bus-finding app
A man using BlindWays at a bus stop.
May 10, 2018
As part of MBTA pilot program, BlindWays now offers vibrating notifications to help users locate certain bus stops.
Leading low vision researcher talks Perkins Brailler and next frontier of accessibility
Gordon Legge sits with his back to the wall posing for a portrait.
February 22, 2018
Gordon Legge has been using the Perkins Brailler, which he calls a “marvel of the 20th century,” for more than six decades.
When online shopping turns into obstacle hopping
Joann Becker sits at a desk using a computer
January 3, 2018
Perkins Access’ Joann Becker, who is blind, shares the aggravation of using inaccessible websites.
A refresher on the refresh
A young woman wearing headphones works on a computer
October 23, 2017
Here’s an update on federal accessibility laws and policy changes.
Why isn't your website accessible? The top 5 (inexcusable) excuses
A woman uses a tablet computer while sitting in an armchair as her guide dog sits by her feet.
July 18, 2017
Don't leave anyone out who wants to learn about your products or services.
From Watertown to Capitol Hill: Perkins promotes assistive technology at D.C. briefing
Two women standing in front of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
June 28, 2017
Members of Congress heard from Perkins accessibility expert Marla Runyan on the importance of assistive technology for people with disabilities.
Top 5 takeaways from Perkins' web accessibility workshop
A man stands in front of a powerpoint presentation.
June 16, 2017
Perkins Access experts, along with ADA architect Bobby Silverstein, covered user experience, legal and technical aspects of accessibility.
5 ways to go digital like someone who's blind
A hand holds an iPhone showing the Voiceover screen.
May 18, 2017
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, learn how to browse websites, use smartphones and much more without vision.

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