The digital accessibility experts from the world renowned Perkins School for the Blind (@PerkinsVision).
Joined March 2019
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Perkins Access retweeted
25 Mar 2024
#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…
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12 Mar 2024
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…
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1 Dec 2023
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-…
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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11 Oct 2023
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.
ALT 2023 M-Enabling Summit promotional graphic. October 10-12 in Washington, DC. Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments.
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14 Sep 2023
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.
13 Sep 2023
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.
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Perkins Access retweeted
9 Aug 2023
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."
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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1 Aug 2023
"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…
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31 Jul 2023
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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24 Jul 2023
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-…
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Perkins Access retweeted
19 Jul 2023
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-…
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13 Jul 2023
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-…
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12 Jul 2023
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-…
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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Perkins Access retweeted
6 Jul 2023
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-…
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Perkins Access retweeted
15 May 2023
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
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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Perkins Access retweeted
10 May 2023
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
ALT Headshot of Sandy Lacey. Text: TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Vote for Perkins School for the Blind today!
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Perkins Access retweeted
3 May 2023
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/
ALT A series of computer tab error pop-ups. Text: 96.3% of home pages have barriers that exclude people with disabilities. 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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Perkins Access retweeted
5 Apr 2023
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…
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27 Mar 2023
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…
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