@Perkins_Access

The digital accessibility experts from the world renowned Perkins School for the Blind (@PerkinsVision).

 Massachusetts, USA
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Joined March 2019
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#VentureCapital funds invest in companies primed for early-stage growth – exactly where many in #DisabilityTech are right now. These 8 firms are funding the future of #Disability tech - and fueling development of solutions for a more #accessible world ⬇️ perkins.org/championing-inno…

Championing innovation: 8 venture funds fueling DisabilityTech

Get to know 8 venture funds fueling the future of DisabilityTech - and helping to build a more accessible world.

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Hear from our consulting practice lead, @GayemarieBrown, about #ArtificialIntelligence's potential for the workplace and learn why 90% of futurists are optimistic about the changes #AI will bring to the way we work. Article by @joemckendrick via @Forbes: forbes.com/sites/joemckendri…

Futurists Positive About AI’s Impact On Jobs, Urge Wide Perspective

New TCS report, based on a survey of prominent futurists, says AI will deliver more than we can comprehend at this moment.

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Help us welcome @GayemarieBrown! As Consulting Practice Lead, Gayemarie will drive Perkins Access' innovative culture and unwavering commitment to #accessibility, as we continue to guide our clients through the fast-paced emerging technology landscape. perkinsaccess.org/gayemarie-…
Gayemarie Brown of Perkins Access stands on the Perkins School for the Blind campus in front of the iconic Howe building tower.

ALT Gayemarie Brown of Perkins Access stands on the Perkins School for the Blind campus in front of the iconic Howe building tower.

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Meet our team at #mEnabling23: 2:45 pm, Grand Ballroom, Gary Aussant: Aging and Technology Policies: The Emergence of a Universal Human Rights Framework for Older Persons. 4:15 pm, Studio B, Geoff Freed: Breaking Barriers for Inclusive Retail and Customer Service Experiences.
2023 M-Enabling Summit promotional graphic. October 10-12 in Washington, DC. Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments.

ALT 2023 M-Enabling Summit promotional graphic. October 10-12 in Washington, DC. Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments.

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Making math more accessible is one of our favorite things to work on. Learn more about our partnership with @NWEA and see a demonstration of the accessible math assessments in action.
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Check out the two-year update from AI for Accessibility grantee, @NWEA, as they discuss the importance of accessible math assessments for the blind and low vision community 👉 msft.it/60169epeC.

MHM NWEA

In conversation with AI for Accessibility grantee, NWEA, we discuss...

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Ready, set, vote 🗳️ for the Howe Innovation Center in the @SXSW 2024 #PanelPicker Community. Let's shape conference programming with inclusive and accessible content. Vote now for "DisabilityTech: Innovations for the World’s Largest Minority."
Headshot of Sandy Lacey. Text: SXSW 2024. DisabilityTech: Innovations for the World's Largest Minority. Vote for the Howe Innovation Center today. Perkins School for the Blind.

ALT Headshot of Sandy Lacey. Text: SXSW 2024. DisabilityTech: Innovations for the World's Largest Minority. Vote for the Howe Innovation Center today. Perkins School for the Blind.

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"Who wants to be an accessibility champion" is a @CMIContent finalist for the Best Topic-Specific Video as Part of a Content Marketing Program! Watch the game show and help us continue to spread the word about the importance of #DigitalAccessibility youtube.com/watch?v=SxjX6vND…

Who wants to be an accessibility champion?

"Who wants to be an accessibility champion?" is presented by Perkin...

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New executive order from @MassGovernor creates a Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board to improve access to gov services for people with disabilities. Hear from Kim Charlson of @PerkinsVision and Geoff Freed on how this improves online access commonwealthmagazine.org/sta…
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Join @iRobot, @CengageLearning & @Perkins_Access on July 26th to learn how inclusive research methodologies can generate insights that improve #accessibility & #usability for people with disabilities and all of your users. RSVP for the free webinar: perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-…

Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility matters - it's the right thing to do, but it's also good for your business's bottom line.

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Join @iRobot, @CengageLearning, and @Perkins_Access on July 26th to learn how inclusive research methodologies can generate insights that improve #accessibility and #usability for people with disabilities and all of your users. RSVP for the free webinar: perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-…

Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility matters - it's the right thing to do, but it's also good for your business's bottom line.

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Check out the all-you-need guide to designing a truly #accessible website from @Forbes. Our Inclusive Design Guide was featured, learn how to design for every user, regardless of ability. Download the guide: perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-… Read the article: fastcompany.com/90922040/an-…

Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility matters - it's the right thing to do, but it's also good for your business's bottom line.

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Join us on July 26th to learn how inclusive research methodologies can generate insights that improve #accessibility & #usability for people with disabilities and all of your users. Learn from @iRobot & @CengageLearning in this free webinar. RSVP: perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-…
Promotional graphic for the webinar: Making research more inclusive: How iRobot and Cengage are improving accessibility for users with disabilities. Wednesday, July 26th at 1:00 p.m. ET. Link to register in post.

ALT Promotional graphic for the webinar: Making research more inclusive: How iRobot and Cengage are improving accessibility for users with disabilities. Wednesday, July 26th at 1:00 p.m. ET. Link to register in post.

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Are you creating products and services that work for all users? Learn from iRobot, Cengage and @Perkins_Access how inclusive research methodologies improve #accessibility and usability — for everyone. Wednesday, July 26th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m ET perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-…

Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility matters - it's the right thing to do, but it's also good for your business's bottom line.

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In celebration of this week's Global Accessibility Awareness Day, I'm rewatching "Who Wants to be an Accessibility Champion," from @Perkins_Access! WATCH: perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-… This virtual game show united champions from across the digital world (@HashtagHeyAlexa @chrisbrogan @trishofthetrade) to compete in challenges that bring common accessibility concepts to life! #GAAD #AccessibilityForAll #InclusionMatters
Who wants to be an accessibility champion? Presented by Perkins Access. Katie Martell, Host, @KatieMartell. Katie wears a bright red blazer over a leopard print blouse. In the background is a variety of pink roses.

ALT Who wants to be an accessibility champion? Presented by Perkins Access. Katie Martell, Host, @KatieMartell. Katie wears a bright red blazer over a leopard print blouse. In the background is a variety of pink roses.

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The Howe Innovation Center at Perkins is a @TechCrunch #Disrupt2023 Audience Choice finalist 📣 Please vote to get @SandyKreis (Lacey) & “Defining #DisabilityTech: Innovations for the World’s Largest Minority” on the stage: bit.ly/3NvHrTW #Innovation #Accessibility
Headshot of Sandy Lacey. Text: TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Vote for Perkins School for the Blind today!

ALT Headshot of Sandy Lacey. Text: TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Vote for Perkins School for the Blind today!

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The world is increasingly digital & 96.3% of home pages have barriers that exclude people with disabilities. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Enter @Perkins_Access: our team of #DigitalAccessibility consultants. Check out their quick-start guide: PerkinsAccess.org/a11y/
A series of computer tab error pop-ups. Text: 96.3% of home pages have barriers that exclude people with disabilities. Perkins Access.

ALT A series of computer tab error pop-ups. Text: 96.3% of home pages have barriers that exclude people with disabilities. Perkins Access.

Screenshot of the “What is digital accessibility” web page on Perkins Access. Text: Get up to speed with our quick-start guide from Perkins Access: PerkinsAccess.org/a11y. Perkins Access.

ALT Screenshot of the “What is digital accessibility” web page on Perkins Access. Text: Get up to speed with our quick-start guide from Perkins Access: PerkinsAccess.org/a11y. Perkins Access.

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New #accessibility tags will make it easier to identify which #PlayStation games have the #accessible features and functions that make game play more enjoyable for everyone. 🎮 #a11y #BlindNewWorld theverge.com/2023/4/3/236685…

Sony is adding more accessibility information to games on the PlayStation Store

Accessibility Tags are coming to the PS5 store this week.

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The @washingtonpost recently hired their first accessibility engineer, but "just because a company may not be on the Post’s scale doesn’t mean they can’t implement accessibility." Read what our director Geoff Freed shared with @Cymru_Et_Canada of @Poynter poynter.org/ethics-trust/202…

The Washington Post’s first accessibility engineer is a step forward for accessible media - Poynter

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their...

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