@Perkins_Access

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

 Massachusetts, USA
perkinsaccess.org
Joined March 2019
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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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"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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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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For over 540k BVI students in the US, math instruction and assessment, especially online, can pose barriers with significant impact. Learn about our work with @NWEA to remove those barriers at #CSUNATC23 on Friday at 3:20 pm in Orange County 1-2. csun.edu/cod/conference/sess…
Promotional graphic for the Perkins Access and NWEA CSUN session "Improving the Accessibility of Math for Middle Schoolers," on Friday, March 17th, 2023 in Orange County 1-2 at 3:20 PM PST.

ALT Promotional graphic for the Perkins Access and NWEA CSUN session "Improving the Accessibility of Math for Middle Schoolers," on Friday, March 17th, 2023 in Orange County 1-2 at 3:20 PM PST.

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This week we casted ballots in a mock election with our partner @smartmatic. The accessibility of election technology is necessary for including people with disabilities in democracy, which is why we brought together voters of all kinds to participate in this user testing.
An over-the-shoulder view of a user tester at a Smartmatic voting booth wearing headphones and engaging with the election technology.

ALT An over-the-shoulder view of a user tester at a Smartmatic voting booth wearing headphones and engaging with the election technology.

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#WPAD2022 is underway! Don't miss the top 10 design considerations for a gorgeous and accessible site starting at 2:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm ET, "Proof: Accessible websites can be beautiful too." We're sharing lessons learned from building our site & @PerkinsVision's on @WordPress.
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I’m speaking at #MPB2B at 4:15 pm, sharing about all things alt text on #WorldSightDay of all days. I hope you’ll join my first ever live presentation. I’ve got hands on activities and even a few prizes. - Kelsey Bronski Cc: @KatieMartell @MarketingProfs
A presentation titled “Roll Up Your Sleeves - The Alt Text Guide for Marketers” is visible on laptop that is on a table with a MarketingProfs B2B Forum badge, book, notecard and zip pouch that reads, “don’t panic: I’m a RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME B2B Marketer (I’ve got this).

ALT A presentation titled “Roll Up Your Sleeves - The Alt Text Guide for Marketers” is visible on laptop that is on a table with a MarketingProfs B2B Forum badge, book, notecard and zip pouch that reads, “don’t panic: I’m a RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME B2B Marketer (I’ve got this).

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#AHIMA22 attendees, don't miss @AussantGary on Tues, Oct 11 at 3:30 pm in B130 - B132. This panel will help attendees understand how critical Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and compliance is for all healthcare organizations. @AHIMAResources conference.ahima.org/
Promotional graphic for AHIMA22 Global Conference. October 9-12, Columbus, Ohio. Where health information meets innovation. Are you ready to create a better world? Register today.

ALT Promotional graphic for AHIMA22 Global Conference. October 9-12, Columbus, Ohio. Where health information meets innovation. Are you ready to create a better world? Register today.

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Our team had a great time at the @PerkinsVision summer social! It’s always fun to connect with colleagues and hear about the impact other teams are making in disability inclusion.
Outside in the center of the Perkins School for the Blind campus, two mini chocolate chip cannolis are held up in the foreground with food trucks and employees mingling in the background.

ALT Outside in the center of the Perkins School for the Blind campus, two mini chocolate chip cannolis are held up in the foreground with food trucks and employees mingling in the background.

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What’s cooking in blind chef Brian Charlson’s kitchen? Watch on @Chronicle5 how Brian cooks with @TestKitchen recipes made accessible to people with disabilities by our @Perkins_Access team. Accessibility is inclusion 👏 #Chronicle5 youtube.com/watch?v=ixd13baY…

Problem Solvers: Music to help quit smoking, and accessible recipes for the visually-impaired

Problem Solvers: Music to help quit smoking, and accessible recipes...

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An afternoon on the water is the best way to celebrate another successful year of making the digital world a more accessible and inclusive place. Thank you @AussantGary for taking the helm and showing us around Plum Island. – at Plum Island, MA
Perkins Access team gathers together on a motor boat with the ocean in the background.

ALT Perkins Access team gathers together on a motor boat with the ocean in the background.

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The way @Amica has prioritized creating an accessible experience for all users is an excellent example of how organizations can scale their effort, while building their in-house expertise. Read the full story of our partnership: perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-…
"It’s good design to make things work for everyone — it’s good business — and it’s rewarding," Michael Beauchamp, Amica.

ALT "It’s good design to make things work for everyone — it’s good business — and it’s rewarding," Michael Beauchamp, Amica.

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We're proud to partner with @mblclibraries to train staff across Massachusetts and equip them with hands-on skills to improve accessibility at their own libraries. Learn more about our partnership: perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-…
"Improving the accessibility of library services is one of the most important things we can do as librarians." Benjamin Kalish, Forbes Library.

ALT "Improving the accessibility of library services is one of the most important things we can do as librarians." Benjamin Kalish, Forbes Library.

“Perkins Access is the unicorn out there who takes the lead and makes everything happen smoothly.” Rob Favini, MBLC.

ALT “Perkins Access is the unicorn out there who takes the lead and makes everything happen smoothly.” Rob Favini, MBLC.

"Accessibility is now digestible and easier for our community to understand and address. They have the roadmap and know where to go." Lyndsay Forbes, MBLC.

ALT "Accessibility is now digestible and easier for our community to understand and address. They have the roadmap and know where to go." Lyndsay Forbes, MBLC.

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We're proud to partner with @clearballot on the #accessibility of their voting machines, because we believe everyone should have the ability to cast their vote independently, privately, and with confidence. Learn more about our work: perkinsaccess.org/knowledge-…
"Being able to cast a ballot independently, privately, and securely is critical to ensuring that anyone with a disability has the opportunity to participate fully in our democratic process." - Kim Charlson.

ALT "Being able to cast a ballot independently, privately, and securely is critical to ensuring that anyone with a disability has the opportunity to participate fully in our democratic process." - Kim Charlson.

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