accessibility

In an article about Reddit, a computer monitor reads, 'r/Cats is a private page.'

API Changes and Reddit Protests: the Future of Social Media

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Reddit's volunteer-supported structure relies on its users, but the application's latest updates prioritize ad revenue over accessibility, leading to disastrous consequences.…

August 31, 2023

In an article about pickleball, a racket and ball sit inert on a pickleball court.

Pickleball: The Racket Game Taking the Nation by Storm

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

How an unassuming game is making sports accessible.…

August 19, 2023

a photo of five students walking on a college campus

Walking: What You’ll Actually Miss Most About College

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

With walkable communities and all their benefits being few and far between, college might be the best time in your life.…

October 16, 2022

An illustration of three people with different disabilities.

When It Comes to Video Games, E Should Be for Everyone, Not Just People Without Disabilities

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Video games are supposed to be fun for all, so why are people with disabilities not being considered?…

May 4, 2022

Telfar Bags Ask If Luxury Can Be for Everyone

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Luxury bags have been the go-to status symbol for a while, but the top name brands are extremely inaccessible. Telfar changes the game.…

September 21, 2020

In an article about community captions, a photo of the YouTube home screen on a laptop

YouTube Is Getting Rid of Community Captions to the Detriment of Many

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

The upcoming change will make it harder for deaf and hard of hearing people to access videos on the platform, as well as hinder video translations.…

August 17, 2020

In an article about voice tweets and the Deaf community, a hand holding a phone with Twitter on it

Twitter Introduced Voice Tweets, but They Are Inaccessible to Deaf People

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Twitter's new feature can't be used by the hard of hearing community, bringing attention to other technology that excludes people with disabilities.…

July 6, 2020

Illustration of female influencers with disabilities

6 Female Influencers With Disabilities That You Should Be Following

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

These women are making the world a more inclusive and accessible place, one post at a time.…

March 18, 2020

Microsoft’s New Adaptive Controller Brings More Accessibility to Xbox

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

Computer tech and gaming giant, Microsoft is proving that gaming in 2018 should be for everyone, regardless of physical ability.…

May 25, 2018

Jacqueline Gibson Is Advocating for Diversity in Technological Fields

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

University of Texas student Jacqueline Gibson is using her personal experiences and education to help the underrepresented people in her communities.…

May 17, 2018

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