#visuallyimpaired — Public Fediverse posts

Since Japan signed the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007, inclusive education for those with and without disabilities has been growing steadily there. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/09/japan/society/japan-inclusive-education/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #education #aichi #nagoya #disability #visuallyimpaired #specialeducation #studyabroad

OK, #ProTip time

you might have noticed that some of my toots have multiple blank lines so that I can create some space between the main body and (e.g.) a footnote…

“but itgrrl” you might ask yourself “how is such witchcraft possible, since most platforms render #UserGeneratedContent as sanitised #HTML & rarely convert multiple newlines into multiple line break or paragraph #HTML tags? 😲”

welp, I have a replacement text trigger for that too 😜 💁‍♀️

trigger: //nb

expands to: (non-breaking space #unicode character)

for this one, I may need to apologise to to #blind & otherwise #VisuallyImpaired folks, as it would be annoying & / or confusing to have “non-breaking space” read out by your #ScreenReader software (I haven’t checked this across a bunch™ of screen readers)

from what I’ve read, most screen readers won’t / shouldn’t read out non-printable characters (either HTML or unicode) but some may – I’d love to get some real-world feedback on the range of different screen reader behaviours for this case

#accessibility

#GIFs
#memes
#ALText

#VisuallyImpaired #voters sue #NewHampshire over changes to #Absentee #BallotAccess

The plaintiffs say the new law will deter some voters with #disabilities from participating in the democratic process at all, even after they have registered to vote

By Steven Porter Globe Staff, Updated August 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

"Three people with visual impairments are suing New Hampshire officials to challenge the constitutionality of a law that will soon tighten #PhotoID requirements for voters seeking an #AbsenteeBallot.

"The plaintiffs — Adele Robertson of #ExeterNH, Daniel Frye of #ConcordNH, and Regina Wilson of #BrentwoodNH — allege the new law, known as #SenateBill287, will impose a significant burden on every #AbsenteeVoter statewide.

" 'And, in some cases, these burdens will entirely prevent voters from exercising their #RightToVote,' their lawsuit states.
Under the new rules imposed by #SB287, voters will be required to either bring a photo ID to their local election officials to request an absentee ballot in person, or submit a copy of their ID or a notarized signature along with their application.
While proponents said the legislation will better protect election integrity, critics said the changes will add barriers that disproportionately impact #seniors, voters with #disabilities, and those living in #rural parts of the state."

Read more:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/21/metro/nh-blind-disabilities-voters-absentee-ballots/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/DWXKG

#VoterDisenfranchisement #DisabilityRights #USPol #NHPol #AbsenteeVoting #USElections

Hey everyone! I want to let you know that the #LondonDrugs store in Rutherford Mall in #Nanaimo has an amazing #AntiAbleist #inclusive manager. My friend, Tessie, is a #DisabledEmployee there. The manager, Warren, went out of his way to help her feel supported at work. He made her a shirt & a sign for her workstation 👏

If you're on #VancouverIsland in the Nanaimo area, please support this specific store. Please let them know that the public appreciates how they treat their disabled employees & thank Warren for being a stellar, inclusive & thoughtful store #manager 👍

https://www.londondrugs.com/stores/nanaimo-north-town-centre/s/072

#PeopleWithDisabilities #Inclusion #Deaf #HardOfHearing #VisuallyImpaired #WorkplaceAccomodations #DisabledWorkers #Ethics #Bravo

Excitement is in the air! Jean Parker loves our new flights feature and found her perfect fit with Innosearch AI. Ready to shop smarter? Visit us today at innosearch.ai!

#AccessibleShopping #InclusiveTech #InnosearchAI #ShopSmart #FlightsMadeEasy #VisuallyImpaired #AccessibleTravel #AIShopping #BlindAccessible #ShopWithEase #AccessibleLiving

You produce videos for social media?
Here are 5 tips to make videos accessible for blind and visually impaired people.

https://hoerfilm.info/5-tips-videos-for-everyone.html

@HeikoKunert 😊

#Blind #VisuallyImpaired #Inclusion #Inklusion #Barrierefrei #Accessibilidad #AudioVisuals #Youtuber #YouTubeHack #Peertube #Cinematografia #Cinema #MovieMaker #iMovie
#DyneBolic #UbuntuStudio #Puredyne #Studio64 #Pitivi #Kdenlive #Blender