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  1. Crucially, we never revealed the correct answer; participants had to figure it out (with or without assistance).

    And even after accounting for some decision deterioration, all 3 aids (#Chatbot, #VisualAid, and Chatbot + Visual Aid) outperformed controls.

    But which aid was best?

  2. Crucially, we never revealed the correct answer; participants had to figure it out (with or without assistance).

    And even after accounting for some decision deterioration, all 3 aids (#Chatbot, #VisualAid, and Chatbot + Visual Aid) outperformed controls.

    But which aid was best?

  3. Crucially, we never revealed the correct answer; participants had to figure it out (with or without assistance).

    And even after accounting for some decision deterioration, all 3 aids (#Chatbot, #VisualAid, and Chatbot + Visual Aid) outperformed controls.

    But which aid was best?

  4. Crucially, we never revealed the correct answer; participants had to figure it out (with or without assistance).

    And even after accounting for some decision deterioration, all 3 aids (#Chatbot, #VisualAid, and Chatbot + Visual Aid) outperformed controls.

    But which aid was best?

  5. Crucially, we never revealed the correct answer; participants had to figure it out (with or without assistance).

    And even after accounting for some decision deterioration, all 3 aids (#Chatbot, #VisualAid, and Chatbot + Visual Aid) outperformed controls.

    But which aid was best?

  6. Adding more alt texts

    In the early days of the dial up internet, alt text could be your friend, sort of, as it kinda told you if the wait for the image to load would be useful. But then, the webs got bigger and faster, and images "just loaded fine" most of the time. As a sighted person, I never realized that the alt texts could and would be beneficial to people with less sight than I have... I neglected the alt texts when I shared things, many of the newer social media bits didn't even offer the option anymore. Everyone just assumed that others could "just" see it... 🤔 When I joined Mastodon during the great migration of November '22, I learned the importance of alt texts again. Heck, I became someone that doesn't boost (re-share) messages that don't contain the alt texts, as I want the content to be enjoyable by everyone, so including those that need screen readers. […]

    cynnisblog.wordpress.com/?p=15

  7. Adding more alt texts

    In the early days of the dial up internet, alt text could be your friend, sort of, as it kinda told you if the wait for the image to load would be useful. But then, the webs got bigger and faster, and images "just loaded fine" most of the time. As a sighted person, I never realized that the alt texts could and would be beneficial to people with less sight than I have... I neglected the alt texts when I shared things, many of the newer social media bits didn't even offer the option anymore. Everyone just assumed that others could "just" see it... 🤔 When I joined Mastodon during the great migration of November '22, I learned the importance of alt texts again. Heck, I became someone that doesn't boost (re-share) messages that don't contain the alt texts, as I want the content to be enjoyable by everyone, so including those that need screen readers. […]

    cynnisblog.wordpress.com/?p=15

  8. Adding more alt texts

    In the early days of the dial up internet, alt text could be your friend, sort of, as it kinda told you if the wait for the image to load would be useful. But then, the webs got bigger and faster, and images "just loaded fine" most of the time. As a sighted person, I never realized that the alt texts could and would be beneficial to people with less sight than I have... I neglected the alt texts when I shared things, many of the newer social media bits didn't even offer the option anymore. Everyone just assumed that others could "just" see it... 🤔 When I joined Mastodon during the great migration of November '22, I learned the importance of alt texts again. Heck, I became someone that doesn't boost (re-share) messages that don't contain the alt texts, as I want the content to be enjoyable by everyone, so including those that need screen readers. […]

    cynnisblog.wordpress.com/?p=15

  9. Adding more alt texts

    In the early days of the dial up internet, alt text could be your friend, sort of, as it kinda told you if the wait for the image to load would be useful. But then, the webs got bigger and faster, and images "just loaded fine" most of the time. As a sighted person, I never realized that the alt texts could and would be beneficial to people with less sight than I have... I neglected the alt texts when I shared things, many of the newer social media bits didn't even offer the option anymore. Everyone just assumed that others could "just" see it... 🤔 When I joined Mastodon during the great migration of November '22, I learned the importance of alt texts again. Heck, I became someone that doesn't boost (re-share) messages that don't contain the alt texts, as I want the content to be enjoyable by everyone, so including those that need screen readers. […]

    cynnisblog.wordpress.com/?p=15

  10. @micr0

    First and foremost your health is priority one.

    Second you are moving on unknown territory so it is to be expected that certain things make Corners that you do not expect. Third because of the second Point certain steps can take longer, than your ideal plan of execution.

    Stay calm, balance your health, then do the rest

    The community has put faith in you, I cannot speak for them yet be sure I have faith in you. You shall be able to get a localized version of alt bot running on the server that the community has provided.

    Take it Easy relax Balance your health

    #AltBot #LMM #local #VisualAid #ScreenReader #programming #networking #bash #csh #ksh #POSIX

  11. @micr0

    First and foremost your health is priority one.

    Second you are moving on unknown territory so it is to be expected that certain things make Corners that you do not expect. Third because of the second Point certain steps can take longer, than your ideal plan of execution.

    Stay calm, balance your health, then do the rest

    The community has put faith in you, I cannot speak for them yet be sure I have faith in you. You shall be able to get a localized version of alt bot running on the server that the community has provided.

    Take it Easy relax Balance your health

    #AltBot #LMM #local #VisualAid #ScreenReader #programming #networking #bash #csh #ksh #POSIX

  12. @micr0

    First and foremost your health is priority one.

    Second you are moving on unknown territory so it is to be expected that certain things make Corners that you do not expect. Third because of the second Point certain steps can take longer, than your ideal plan of execution.

    Stay calm, balance your health, then do the rest

    The community has put faith in you, I cannot speak for them yet be sure I have faith in you. You shall be able to get a localized version of alt bot running on the server that the community has provided.

    Take it Easy relax Balance your health

    #AltBot #LMM #local #VisualAid #ScreenReader #programming #networking #bash #csh #ksh #POSIX

  13. @micr0

    First and foremost your health is priority one.

    Second you are moving on unknown territory so it is to be expected that certain things make Corners that you do not expect. Third because of the second Point certain steps can take longer, than your ideal plan of execution.

    Stay calm, balance your health, then do the rest

    The community has put faith in you, I cannot speak for them yet be sure I have faith in you. You shall be able to get a localized version of alt bot running on the server that the community has provided.

    Take it Easy relax Balance your health

    #AltBot #LMM #local #VisualAid #ScreenReader #programming #networking #bash #csh #ksh #POSIX

  14. @micr0

    First and foremost your health is priority one.

    Second you are moving on unknown territory so it is to be expected that certain things make Corners that you do not expect. Third because of the second Point certain steps can take longer, than your ideal plan of execution.

    Stay calm, balance your health, then do the rest

    The community has put faith in you, I cannot speak for them yet be sure I have faith in you. You shall be able to get a localized version of alt bot running on the server that the community has provided.

    Take it Easy relax Balance your health

    #AltBot #LMM #local #VisualAid #ScreenReader #programming #networking #bash #csh #ksh #POSIX

  15. @EUCouncil are there grants that fund innnovative research in care/Quality of Life? We just showed a proof-of-concept that #VisualAid can make a huge difference for patients to understand cancer.
    Looking for follow-up funding...

    Let's celebrate JAMIA
    Scheduled: 3. Apr 2025 at 16:15 to 18:00, CEST
    Location: HS66, Hörsaal

  16. @EUCouncil are there grants that fund innnovative research in care/Quality of Life? We just showed a proof-of-concept that #VisualAid can make a huge difference for patients to understand cancer.
    Looking for follow-up funding...

    Let's celebrate JAMIA
    Scheduled: 3. Apr 2025 at 16:15 to 18:00, CEST
    Location: HS66, Hörsaal

  17. @EUCouncil are there grants that fund innnovative research in care/Quality of Life? We just showed a proof-of-concept that #VisualAid can make a huge difference for patients to understand cancer.
    Looking for follow-up funding...

    Let's celebrate JAMIA
    Scheduled: 3. Apr 2025 at 16:15 to 18:00, CEST
    Location: HS66, Hörsaal

  18. @EUCouncil are there grants that fund innnovative research in care/Quality of Life? We just showed a proof-of-concept that #VisualAid can make a huge difference for patients to understand cancer.
    Looking for follow-up funding...

    Let's celebrate JAMIA
    Scheduled: 3. Apr 2025 at 16:15 to 18:00, CEST
    Location: HS66, Hörsaal

  19. @EUCouncil are there grants that fund innnovative research in care/Quality of Life? We just showed a proof-of-concept that #VisualAid can make a huge difference for patients to understand cancer.
    Looking for follow-up funding...

    Let's celebrate JAMIA
    Scheduled: 3. Apr 2025 at 16:15 to 18:00, CEST
    Location: HS66, Hörsaal

  20. Proud to present on #WorldCancerDay
    #VisualAid instead of text: we improve healthcare communication w/#DataVisualization of cancer treatment timelines

    We show
    - pictograms are effective to convey treatment terms
    - visual timelines improve comprehension
    - MDs & patients found aids easy to use, and patients exhibited strong recall and understanding! --> blog below

    🙏 all patients & the patient board!

    BLOG: helenajamborwrites.netlify.app
    PAPER: tinyurl.com/yke3xrpk

  21. Proud to present on #WorldCancerDay
    #VisualAid instead of text: we improve healthcare communication w/#DataVisualization of cancer treatment timelines

    We show
    - pictograms are effective to convey treatment terms
    - visual timelines improve comprehension
    - MDs & patients found aids easy to use, and patients exhibited strong recall and understanding! --> blog below

    🙏 all patients & the patient board!

    BLOG: helenajamborwrites.netlify.app
    PAPER: tinyurl.com/yke3xrpk

  22. Proud to present on #WorldCancerDay
    #VisualAid instead of text: we improve healthcare communication w/#DataVisualization of cancer treatment timelines

    We show
    - pictograms are effective to convey treatment terms
    - visual timelines improve comprehension
    - MDs & patients found aids easy to use, and patients exhibited strong recall and understanding! --> blog below

    🙏 all patients & the patient board!

    BLOG: helenajamborwrites.netlify.app
    PAPER: tinyurl.com/yke3xrpk

  23. Proud to present on #WorldCancerDay
    #VisualAid instead of text: we improve healthcare communication w/#DataVisualization of cancer treatment timelines

    We show
    - pictograms are effective to convey treatment terms
    - visual timelines improve comprehension
    - MDs & patients found aids easy to use, and patients exhibited strong recall and understanding! --> blog below

    🙏 all patients & the patient board!

    BLOG: helenajamborwrites.netlify.app
    PAPER: tinyurl.com/yke3xrpk

  24. Proud to present on #WorldCancerDay
    #VisualAid instead of text: we improve healthcare communication w/#DataVisualization of cancer treatment timelines

    We show
    - pictograms are effective to convey treatment terms
    - visual timelines improve comprehension
    - MDs & patients found aids easy to use, and patients exhibited strong recall and understanding! --> blog below

    🙏 all patients & the patient board!

    BLOG: helenajamborwrites.netlify.app
    PAPER: tinyurl.com/yke3xrpk

  25. Seleste, a Vancouver-based startup, is revolutionizing the way the visually impaired interact with the world through smart glasses 🕶️🌍. With features like video calling 📞, text reading 📖, and object recognition 🧐, they're making personal computing accessible to all. Join them in changing lives! #Innovation #SmartGlasses #VisualAid #TechForGood #Seleste 💡👓🚀

  26. Seleste, a Vancouver-based startup, is revolutionizing the way the visually impaired interact with the world through smart glasses 🕶️🌍. With features like video calling 📞, text reading 📖, and object recognition 🧐, they're making personal computing accessible to all. Join them in changing lives! #Innovation #SmartGlasses #VisualAid #TechForGood #Seleste 💡👓🚀

  27. Seleste, a Vancouver-based startup, is revolutionizing the way the visually impaired interact with the world through smart glasses 🕶️🌍. With features like video calling 📞, text reading 📖, and object recognition 🧐, they're making personal computing accessible to all. Join them in changing lives! #Innovation #SmartGlasses #VisualAid #TechForGood #Seleste 💡👓🚀

  28. "Surprised to see #SuperNova at 8 on the screen reader list. 🤔 Been an occasional user of HAL for over 35 years, and it's sad to see it's not as popular now. #AccessibilityTech has come a long way, but some classics hold a special place. 💔👓 #Accessibility #Blind #Disability #TechNostalgia #HAL #VisualAid

  29. "Surprised to see #SuperNova at 8 on the screen reader list. 🤔 Been an occasional user of HAL for over 35 years, and it's sad to see it's not as popular now. #AccessibilityTech has come a long way, but some classics hold a special place. 💔👓 #Accessibility #Blind #Disability #TechNostalgia #HAL #VisualAid

  30. "Surprised to see #SuperNova at 8 on the screen reader list. 🤔 Been an occasional user of HAL for over 35 years, and it's sad to see it's not as popular now. #AccessibilityTech has come a long way, but some classics hold a special place. 💔👓 #Accessibility #Blind #Disability #TechNostalgia #HAL #VisualAid