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Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD)

Published September 26, 2023 by Tom

Last month I attended the Leadership Exchange in Art and Disability (LEAD) conference in Boston, which was the most inclusive conference I have ever been to. And that’s to say a lot, because in the last 25 years, I have attended at least 40 conferences which primarily had an audience of people with disabilities, plus many other ones, and I have not experienced anything like this before.

The conference is organized by the Kennedy Center, and it is about cultural access solutions, allowing participants to learn, network and be inspired.

For full disclosure, I need to mention that I was invited to the accessibility committee of the conference.

When joining the accessibility committee, I was already impressed about how much thought they put into it. They invited people with different disabilities to contribute who are also outstanding accessibility experts.

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Should I Add Braille to My Business Card?

Published August 14, 2023 by Tom

In an increasingly inclusive business landscape, the question of whether to add braille to business cards has become relevant for many professionals. While a significant portion of the global population won’t directly benefit from braille business cards, their importance extends beyond the visually impaired community. As businesses strive to stand out, resonate more deeply with their audience, and showcase corporate responsibility, braille cards serve as a symbol of commitment to inclusivity. But for those who read braille, it is not just a useful tool, but a lasting impression on you and your company.

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Accessible Ohio, Making Ohio Destinations More Inclusive to All

Published July 27, 2023 by Tom

Recently I have come across a program in Ohio, which may fundamentally change what it means to create accessible travel and tourism in a state. Accessible Ohio has the potential to impact accessible experiences for people with disabilities by educating and consulting with companies who would like to make their services more accessible and inclusive. Of course, such services existed before, but here the difference is that it is taken to the state level, and actually funds accessibility consultations. As I understand, such an initiative is unique in the United States.

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Checkplease – A Service to Make Restaurant Payments Accessible

Published July 13, 2023 by Tom

Recently I came across a solution that could not only revolutionize restaurant payments, but would make it much more accessible to blind people as well. It is called CheckPlease. It is a simple app which allows you to pick a restaurant, order from the menu, and pay using your phone.

The end result, waiters will have to spend less time at your table, you can take your time to order, you don’t have to wait for your bill, and the restaurant can turn the tables much faster.

And the hidden benefit, it will make the process much more accessible for people with disabilities.

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The Visual Bucket List Foundation

Published February 22, 2023 by Tom

The Visual Bucket List Foundation helps children who are losing their vision to create visual memories they can remember after they completely go blind. There are certain eye diseases which predictably result in the complete loss of vision. The foundation set out to provide children with such diseases to experience things which otherwise cannot be fully explained to blind people.

Remington meets a giraffe in the Columbus Zoo

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Airport Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation

Published November 30, 2022 by Tom

In September 2022 the Airports Council International launched the Airport Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation program. This accreditation is the first of its kind, and can be awarded to ACI member airports, currently in 183 countries.

The accreditation demonstrates a level of accessibility and provides continuous improvement. The accreditation is valid for three years. The process is expected to take approximately two weeks.

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Specialized or mainstream vacations for blind people

Published November 28, 2022 by Tom

There are some vacation experiences which are designed specifically for blind people, keeping all requirements and accessibility needs in mind. This is where people don’t have to worry if their accessibility needs will be met for the entire duration of their stay. However, only a few of such experiences exist. Opportunities are practically endless when we consider mainstream vacation ideas, available for all, but these may not be fully accessible. There are advantages of both approaches. We will look at how each one works and what the advantages are.

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