I was asked to be closing speaker at Camp Digital last year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Not only did I enjoy it immensely it also opened many new doors for me in ways I had not considered. That presentation seemed to bridge a gap in bringing together the designers and developers and an understanding of needs and end user requirements, also that accessibility is not about ticking boxes on a checklist but more about real people, grey areas and solutions. My work involves accessibility and usability consulting along with keynote speaking alongside my charity work raising awareness of the…
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One thing most (god willing) will not avoid is growing old! It doesn't seem to matter how fit we are ageing brings new challenges. I have always had the best relationship with my Grandparents and since losing my Nannie 10 years ago I have grown particularly close to my Grandad and spend as much time with him as I can. Grandad can be quite a grump but I love his wisdom and his belief in me. The funny thing is although there are 55 years between us we have lots in common when it comes to how we get…
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Accessibility - Able to be reached, approached or entered via Oxford Dictionary I found myself in the world of accessibility almost by accident. I did not even realise I had specific accessibility needs until I began to go blind. In real terms I have accessed the world very differently to most because of need, however, I wonder how many really understand that they too use lots of features in accessibility. It seems that until things become "trendy" or "cool" they are sadly not in the majority of mindsets, so do we try to make accessibility trendy or just hope it…
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At the end of my work and networking trip to the other side of the world, Mum and I made a trip to the beautiful Bali to spend the last 10 days relaxing. Arriving in Bali was surreal, it was very dark outside, I hate arriving anywhere in the dark as I see so little. Our body clocks were already extremely confused! The intense humidity hit us as we looked for our taxi service. We were met at Denpesar Airport by a sweet Balinese gentlemen dressed in traditional Bali attire, I felt quite important when Mum pointed out this…
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I was flattered to be invited to speak at this conference a year ago. A trip to Australia, a presentation and to meet others living with similar challenges to my own, an opportunity not to be missed. The journey was long and testing, but it was worth it to be a part of such a great event. I was annoyed with myself that I was unwell but my excitement drove me on. Senses had made every effort to make this conference fully accessible for all in the DeafBlind community- I was extremely impressed.There was good lighting, there were On Stage…
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