Blindness and visual impairment articles
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New Sonos app breaks accessibility for visually impaired users, here's what this advocate recommends
The new Sonos app launched today and was met with swift and intense backlash for removing many features and capabilities that long-standing customers value. While the company made an official statement on the matter, it hasn’t appeared to address a concerning issue – the update has broken accessibility for visually impaired users. more
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Bill awaiting governor’s signature creates hope for visually impaired people managing medications
Colorado lawmakers in early May passed a bill to require prescription drug labels to be more accessible to blind and visually impaired Coloradans. The bill, House Bill 24-1115, awaits a signature from Gov. Jared Polis.
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Visually Impaired Man First In Kashmir Valley To Use Poll Panel's Home Voting Facility
The facility was started by the Election Commission for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections for those who are not able to visit polling stations to exercise their franchise.