Exploring Tactile Museums: Enhancing Accessibility for the Blind & Visually Impaired Throughout the years, the general perception of museums has been that they house rich collections of the finest art, culture, history, and other knowledge. However, the traditional design of museums often excludes people who are blind or visually impaired. This is where tactile exhibits..
Best Gifts for the Blind: 10 Unique Ideas
Top 10 Thoughtful Gifts for People With Low Vision or Blindness Gift-giving is a thoughtful way to express love and appreciation. However, choosing the perfect gift for someone with unique needs, such as a visually impaired person, requires more thoughtfulness. For blind individuals, an ideal gift can go beyond the boundaries of a mere token...
Goalball Explained: Gameplay, Rules & Its Social Impact
Sports are all about working together, sharing power, and standing together. It transcends language and culture to bring people of all kinds. To most individuals who have blindness or visual impairment, goalball is more than just a sport. This unique sport is created for athletes who have disabilities and is a perfect example of the..
The advantages of 3D tactile maps
Tactile maps are, by design, three-dimensional, as they use raised surfaces to make a two-dimensional map touchable. However, traditional tactile maps elevate features just enough for them to be discernible by touch, while 3D maps go further by utilizing height and depth to convey richer, more intuitive information. This makes 3D maps more effective and..
DiversiGO, an inclusive guided tour company in Budapest
DiversiGO is a city tour company offering tours for everyone, particularly for people with disabilities. Last time I was in Budapest, I scheduled a tour with them. (more…)
Visiting the Souvenir Building Collectors Society convention
Recently I wrote about how my new building project helped me understand architecture so much better. But last week, when I attended the annual convention of the Souvenir Building Collectors Society, it took my appreciation to a new level. (more…)
Sensory Journey with the North Carolina Museum of Art
Recently I have attended a fascinating online event, organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art, the exact title is: Mindful Museum: Virtual Sensory Journey through Art. The concept is that people who are blind, visually impaired, or would otherwise benefit from a sensory style experience, can get to know one or two artifacts of..
United Airlines Inflight entertainment with a screen reader
United Airlines has been in the news recently about their accessibility features. One feature, which was introduced in 2019, is not often talked about, the screen reader on the Inflight Entertainment System. On a recent flight, I thought I would document its features. But first, let’s talk about the history of inflight entertainment for blind..
The Museum of Flight in Seattle
When I learned that the 2024 LEAD conference is taking place in Seattle, I had no doubt that I wanted to visit the museum of flight. But there was only one challenge: their approximately biweekly scheduled tours for blind and visually impaired people were not during the week of the conference. I made a reservation..
Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference, a conference of inspiration
Last year, I had the pleasure of attending the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference, highlighting its exceptional commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. This year, I returned to the conference, which was in Seattle this time, and while it was just as accessible and inclusive as last year, this time I would like..