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December 3, 2019

Diversely Deaf IBMers Work to Create An Accessible Future

2 min read - This past August, I started my position as UX designer at IBM Accessibility. I was new to the team, and relatively new to the world of inclusive design—but only from a designer’s perspective. Born profoundly deaf, I brought with me a lifetime of experiences with accessibility (or lack thereof, in many cases). My second week on the job, our team met face to face (many of us work remotely in different cities). I was thrilled to meet my new colleagues,…

August 12, 2018

Puzzle Solving with Computer Vision and Watson Services

2 min read - Who doesn’t love the challenge of solving a puzzle? Jigsaw puzzles are a popular hobby for all ages and have been an important tool in a child’s physical, cognitive and emotional development. Children can develop physical skills such as better hand/eye coordination; cognitive skills such as shape recognition, memory, and problem solving; and emotional skills such as setting goals and patience by completing puzzles. But what if you are a visually impaired or a blind parent? How can you help…

September 8, 2017

Enhancing the Reasonable Accommodation Process in the Workplace

3 min read - At the recent USBLN Conference in Orlando, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offered two half-day workshops focused on disability in the workplace. Led by Lou Orslene, the co-director of JAN, the workshops offered participants the opportunity to learn from JAN’s experience as the leading national source of expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Lou spent the first half of the workshop sharing the latest best practices developed by JAN in collaboration with many of JAN’s…

March 6, 2017

What Happens When I Can No Longer Drive?

2 min read - People love their cars. For most teenagers, getting their license is a much anticipated milestone, increasing their independence and opening up new opportunities and adventure (often to the chagrin of their parents). For most older adults, the day they decide to stop driving is also a milestone, albeit a dreaded one representing a loss of freedom and control over their lives. Unless they are living in a major metropolitan area well served by safe, reliable public transportation, most seniors rely…

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