#accessforall — Public Fediverse posts

Watch: Rail Minister returns to Hither Green one year after launch of Britain’s first Integrated Railway http://dlvr.it/TTdzF8 #AccessforAll #accessibility #GreatBritishRailways #HitherGreen

Watch: Rail Minister returns to Hither Green one year after launch of Britain’s first Integrated Railway http://dlvr.it/TTdz9x #AccessforAll #accessibility #GreatBritishRailways #HitherGreen

A Right Too Expensive to Exercise Isn't a Right

https://deepbluedynamics.com/blog/right-too-expensive-to-exercise

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48892111

#HackerNews #RightTooExpensive #ExercisingRights #SocialJustice #AccessForAll #DeepBlueDynamics

AIRA is seeking visual interpreters. Fully remote.
From their Facebook post at
https://www.facebook.com/aira.io/posts/pfbid02R9eo6ZrFysBwBbbTRXWp2Pgkv2A51MhGE9kF2C7kknbZ6Qap2uL73J6kdo3kgCL7l

We’re hiring Visual Interpreters!
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Aira Visual Interpreters support access to visual information for people who are blind or have low vision through live, on-demand interpreting in the Aira Explorer app. Join a 100% remote team with consistent scheduling, paid training and certification, and a strong focus on quality and respect.
Every day, Aira Interpreters support with things like:
- Reading mail, screens, or documents
- Describing surroundings and visual details
- Supporting navigation in new or unfamiliar places
- Assisting with work, travel, and everyday tasks
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer a candidate, and if they’re hired and active for 90 days, you’ll receive 120 Aira minutes.
Explore Opportunities: https://apply.workable.com/aira/
#Aira #BlindAndLowVision #Accessibility #OnMyTerms #AccessForAll

Temporary closure of West Wales station car park for new footbridge installation http://dlvr.it/TTJQNK #AccessforAll #accessibility #DepartmentforTransport #Infrastructure

Temporary closure of West Wales station car park for new footbridge installation http://dlvr.it/TTJNh8 #AccessforAll #accessibility #DepartmentforTransport #Infrastructure

22 volunteers joined Pencoed Trailblazers yesterday to reopen 180m of an old right of way down toward the Dingle. Different ages, different backgrounds, all working together. Community pride and wellbeing topped up nicely.

#PencoedTrailblazers #Pencoed #CommunitySpirit #Volunteering #WalesOutdoors #RightOfWay #AccessForAll #PathsAndAccess #LocalPride #GetOutside #ActiveTravel #CommunityAction #Cymru #Nature #Wales

Bedford to London services set to be suspended over two weekends http://dlvr.it/TT31fw #AccessforAll #Bedford #Cambridge #EastCoastMainLine

Bedford to London services set to be suspended over two weekends http://dlvr.it/TT31XK #AccessforAll #Bedford #Cambridge #EastCoastMainLine

#FalmouthME - #Accessible #BeginnerBirding at #GilslandFarm

13 June, 2026
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Gilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, ME 04105

"Accessible Beginner Birding is inclusive, accessible, and designed for true beginner birders. Our route will be a loop covering approximately 900 feet. We’ll travel slowly on flat gravel and compacted lawn. We’ll make frequent stops, with seats available at all stops. This outing will focus on watching and listening to birds at our feeders and near the pond and meadow. There will be instructions for using binoculars and tips for birding by ear. Binoculars will be provided. Accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Center, and there is van-accessible parking near the beginning of our route.

Wednesdays: June 24 (5:30-7 pm), July 22 (8-9:30 am)

Saturdays: June 13, August 15 (9:30-11 am)

*Registration required* (registrants will get updates about trail conditions and cancellations)

FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/accessible-beginner-birding-su26/

#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails #Accessibility #AccessForAll #SpendTimeInNature #Birding #BirdIdentification #MaineEvents #MaineAudubon #WheelchairFriendly #WheelchairFriendlyTrails

Nottinghamshire railway station gets spruce up http://dlvr.it/TSvw1k #AccessforAll #Beeston #CommunityRailWeek #EastMidlandsRailway

Nottinghamshire railway station gets spruce up http://dlvr.it/TSvvP0 #AccessforAll #Beeston #CommunityRailWeek #EastMidlandsRailway

Cardiff railway station to get ‘Access for All’ footbridge http://dlvr.it/TSr8c1 #AccessforAll #accessibility #Cardiff #Cathays

NDIS research on social inclusion and community access found three things that matter here. First, skilled, individualised support, including support workers who understand a person’s needs and interests, is vital to enable participation. The lack of accessible transport remains a barrier. Negative community attitudes and poor understanding of disability can limit participation even when formal barriers are removed. Those findings describe my life exactly. It is support workers, not a better taxi app or a generic “community group”, that make my participation in life possible. They do not just “assist with transport" but bridge the gap left by the system. The fact that I can rehearse and maintain my health and mental health is directly tied to that support. The reforms focus on efficient funding and on aligning budgets with needs. However, “need” is being defined in a way that strips it of context. The need is not just “to get to an appointment but to arrive without burning so much energy on navigation that the appointment becomes another trauma. The need is not just “to attend rehearsal," but to be able to participate musically and socially, as a full member of an ensemble, in a way that honours the years of training and work that got me there. The NDIS itself acknowledges that community access and inclusion increase independence, confidence, and quality of life. It funds Assistance with Social and Community Participation as a core support, and Increased Social and Community Participation as a capacity-building activity.
Plans will be longer, and assessments will be standardised. Foundational supports will eventually be available nationwide. I remember the pre-NDIS life. I would once again struggle with the taxis that did not arrive, the appointments I effectively missed while physically presenteawith rehearsals becoming tests of endurance instead of joy. I know exactly what it would mean to lose my Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday support. The government says these changes will make the scheme fairer, more consistent, and more sustainable. Maybe some aspects will. Longer plans could mean less constant paperwork, and standardised assessments could fix some inequities. Foundational supports could help children who currently fall through the cracks. But none of that is guaranteed and does not justify ignoring the people whose lives are most directly on the line. When I say I am scared, it is not because I am resistant to change. I know what it cost me to get from that first version of my life. #NDIS #DisabilityRights #DeafBlind #CommunityAccess #LivedExperience #NeurodivergentRights #AutismAustralia #DisabilityAustralia #FoundationalSupports #ThrivingKids #InclusionMatters #AccessForAll (2/2)

Smh. So, my favorite nightclub not only welcomes folks in wheelchairs, they always save a special spot for a wheelchair-bound friend who is a regular!

'I was kicked out of nightclub because of my wheelchair'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c04xx7wkg4xo

#Accessibility #AccessForAll #Accessible

Learning a screen reader does not have to require scoping through a huge manual or asking your virtual assistants questions into the late evening... I built a training module for the #NVDA #ScreenReader that walks you through 6 chapters, 40 lessons, of everything you need to know. Used by more and more people each day as we navigate through feedback. If you are just getting into learning assistive technology, or, you know of someone needing help, I invite you to download the NVDA screen reader itself, and give it a spin. Learn more at www.tonygebhard.me/nvdacoach
#assistiveTechnology #Accessibility #Blindness #NVAccess #BlindTech #AccessForAll #GlobalAccessibility #Training

#MaineByFoot - #WheelchairFriendlyTrails

#AccessibleTrails

"Some of these paths below are paved, some are packed gravel and dirt, and some are dirt roads. Often just a portion of a trail is built to be accessible.

My father used a wheelchair — so I try to evaluate trails based on whether I think I would have been able to successfully push him. He loved the outdoors and was always looking for a way to access it. That being said, sometimes I don’t judge trails perfectly, so please send me feedback! I am not sure if all of these listed here adhere to ADA standards.

Also, check out this helpful accessibility guide, a PDF [linked below], to all of Maine’s state parks and historic sites.

(Other possibly accessible trails are not listed here because they’re slightly rougher and clearly fall short of ADA standards. But they might be okay for some. These can be searched on my site if you type ‘wheelchair’ in the search bar.)

List:
https://mainebyfoot.com/wheelchair-friendly-trails/

Maine State Parks PDF:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/visitor_accessibility/access_guide.pdf

#SolarPunkSunday #Accessibility #SpendTimeInNature #MaineTrails #AccessibleTrails #AccessForAll

What is Aira, and how does visual interpreting work? 🎙️

We joined Vision Ireland on Talking Technology to break it down.

In episode 109, Jenine Stanley shares how Aira connects people who are blind or have low vision with trained Visual Interpreters for real-time access to visual information. You’ll also hear what it’s like behind the scenes from a Visual Interpreter, plus a look at what’s ahead with Meta smart glasses.

From everyday tasks to unexpected moments, this episode gives a clear, human look at visual interpreting in action.

🎧 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wspFbhUARAo

#AccessForAll #AssistiveTechnology #BlindAndLowVision #Accessibility #VisualInterpreting

TriMet expands access across its transit system 🚆

Riders who are blind or have low vision can now use the Aira Explorer app to connect with a live Visual Interpreter, at no cost while utilizing the TriMet Transit System in Portland, OR. The service supports access to visual information for navigating, finding stops, purchasing tickets, and planning trips across bus, light rail, and commuter rail.

Available 24/7 with no reservations, this Access Partner pilot helps reduce friction and supports more confident travel on your terms.

Read more: https://aira.io/aira-at-trimet/

#AiraExplorer #PublicTransit #AccessForAll #BlindAndLowVision #AccessPartner

Aira’s integration with AI glasses from Meta is coming soon, bringing hands-free access to professional Visual Interpreting.

Many Explorers already got an early look at CSUN, trying the experience in real time.

In this Blind Abilities podcast, Aira's Jenine Stanley shares what this shift means and how it works, from simple voice-activated calls to features like zoom, photo capture, and GPS-supported navigation.

Listen Now https://blindabilities.com/?p=9465 🎧

#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindAndLowVision #AIGlasses #AccessForAll

What a week at CSUN 2026 ✨

We loved connecting with so many Explorers, meeting new faces, and giving away a lot of Aira T-shirts along the way.

We shared our upcoming integration with the AI glasses from Meta, enabling hands-free Visual Interpreting through voice and camera interactions.

This integration was featured on the latest episode of DoubleTap alongside other innovations shaping the future.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/csun-special-shelly-brisbins-take-on-the-2026-event/id1309267346?i=1000755418050

#CSUN2026 #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #BlindAndLowVision #AccessForAll

CSUN 2026 Is Almost Here! 🎉
We are excited to announce that Aira is providing a complimentary Access Offer at the Anaheim Marriott during this year’s CSUN Technology Conference. Our on-demand professional Visual Interpreters are ready to enhance your conference experience!
Service Monday at 9:00am PST through Saturday at 12:00pm PST
Available at the hotel, conference center, and parking lots
Find us at Booth #216. and stay tuned for all the giveaway details!
Score an ever-requested tactile Aira T-shirt, be among the first to try the Meta smart glasses integration, and learn how you could be one of 5 lucky Explorers to take home Ollie Octillio, Aira’s adorable mascot plushie.
#CSUN2026 #AccessForAll #BlindAndLowVision #AssistiveTechnology #OnMyTerms

February Airacast: From Goalball to Global Travel 🌍

This episode of AiraCast features two standout Explorers:

Lynn Jensen, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and author of Best Kept Secrets for Travelers with Sight Loss. She shares practical tips for navigating everything from airport security to international trips.

Eliana Mason, Paralympic medalist and professional counselor, talks Goalball, access, and how Aira fits into her day-to-day.

We also dig into:
- New PDF editing customization
- Access Network updates
- What's new in wearables

🎧 Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/airacast/id1449888701

#BlindAndLowVision #AccessForAll #VisualInterpreter #AiraCast #OnMyTerms

Access Incoming! More locations to use Aira ASL and Aira Explorer, complimentary. 🏞️

We’re starting the year strong with new Aira Access Offers across airports, museums, state parks, and even a state capitol. These partners now offer complimentary on-demand support.

Aira ASL – Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Eagle County Airport (Colorado), Tennessee State Parks (Henry Horton & Paris Landing), Colorado State Capitol

Aira Explorer – End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and Oregon City Station (Oregon), Manitoba Museum, Eagle County Airport, Tennessee State Parks

Check out the full list on our blog:
https://aira.io/dec-jan-access-partners/

Want to expand complimentary service where you live, work, or travel?
Request Aira Access → https://aira.io/advocate/

#BlindAndLowVision #DeafCommunity #AccessForAll #OnMyTerms

PDF problems? Aira can help. 📄💡

Trying to fill out a form, sign a contract, or wrangle multiple PDFs? Whether you're on mobile or desktop, Aira Visual Interpreters are trained to support both basic and advanced PDF tasks.

In this quick video, Blake walks through:

- Common PDF tasks Visual Interpreters can assist with

- How to use the Customize Call feature for specialized support

- How to use remote tools and access free minutes to give it a try

Watch now → https://youtu.be/AEPtBl8wXtg

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #VisualInterpreter #BlindAndLowVision #AccessiblePDFs

If you’ve been with Aira since the early days, you probably know Carlo. 💙

Carlo started as a Visual Interpreter and, for long-time users, you might have worked with him to navigate through a store or solve a tricky task. When the Customer Care team formed, Carlo was one of the first to jump in and build it from the ground up.

Over nearly a decade, he’s become known for his problem-solving style and his calm presence. His favorite kind of call: the very first one. That moment when someone tries Aira for the first time and experiences the independence and empowerment it can bring.

Read Carlo's full profile → https://aira.io/staff-profile-carlo-duarte/

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #ExplorerCommunity #CustomerCare #VisualInterpreter #BlindAndLowVision

Government statement on improving accessibility at the UK’s railway stations http://dlvr.it/TQSBMf #AccessforAll #accessibility #Aigburth #Ash

Government statement on improving accessibility at the UK’s railway stations http://dlvr.it/TQSBFH #AccessforAll #accessibility #Aigburth #Ash

I've never despised an app quite as much as Telegram. Signal has shown that FOSS and Accessibility are not mutually-exclusive. It's not perfect, but what is? It's a damned lot better than Telegram, and I trust their security a lot more than Whatsapp.
#signal #telegram #accessibility #AccessForAll #foss #blind

Expanded Access in Manitoba, Canada! 🏛️

The Manitoba Museum is now offering Aira Explorer, free for all visitors who are blind or have low vision. Whether you're navigating galleries, reading exhibit signs, or getting oriented, Visual Interpreters are just a tap away.

The Museum tested Aira Explorer with blind and low vision guests in late 2025. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Thanks to a grant from the Province of Manitoba, this service is now available across the Museum, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, and Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall.

The Manitoba Museum is, "An adventure waiting to unfold." With Aira Explorer, it's an adventure accessible to all.

Learn more → https://aira.io/manitoba-museum/

#AccessForAll #OnMyTerms #AccessPartner #BlindAndLowVision #VisualInterpreter