Published inLiberRatedThe Flipside: Hidden Strengths of Learning DisabilitiesLast week I shared my personal experience with Dyscalculia and ADHD and the difficulties I faced seeking accommodations. What I failed to…5d ago5d ago
Published inLiberRatedCupholders, Contraband Tea, and Captions: A Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing Friendly Night at the MoviesWell, it finally happened. After nearly a decade of friendship, my friend Kristin and I went to the movies together. You might wonder, why…Jan 15Jan 15
Published inLiberRatedFrom ‘Stupid’ to Diagnosed — My Fight For Fair EducationI didn’t learn I had dyscalculia until I was 13 or 14. Before that, I repeatedly failed simple math tests despite thriving in all other…Jan 103Jan 103
Published inLiberRatedThe Heartbreak of Exclusion: How to Plan a Wedding That Welcomes EveryoneWhen my wife and I decided to get married in 2022, I had no idea just how challenging the process would be. Without the budget for a…Jan 1Jan 1
Published inLiberRatedRolling in Style: Accessible Ramps That InspireI’ll admit it — I’m obsessed with ramps. It all started when my grandma began using a wheelchair. My habit of scanning spaces for…Dec 25, 20242Dec 25, 20242
Published inLiberRatedThe Case for Accessible Design: Touch Targets and Color ContrastWhen I talk to entrepreneurs about designing accessible user interfaces (the graphics users interact with on digital products such as apps…Dec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
Published inLiberRatedWhy Subtitles Should Be the Star of Every Movie ScreeningLast weekend, I saw Emelia Perez with my hard-of-hearing wife, and for the first time in forever, we both got to relax at the movies. Why…Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024