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Should visually impaired/blind individuals have access to the information on community calendars?

Should visually impaired/blind individuals have access to the information on community calendars?

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 7 months ago
For the past eight years, Insight for New Housing has taken the lead in bringing to the attention of the public that "community calendars" should serve the entire community, without leaving out the blind and visually impaired. Now we are asking the public to make comments to share your opinions and let us know if it is just a desire that we have or if you are of the same mind. By signing on as a supporter of this initiative you agree that: 1. Leaving out the visually impaired community is not an option. 2. The technology is available to include a speaking capacity and close captioning to serve the cross disability community. 3. Supporters and funders of this concept will be broadening the consumer base and empowering all those who see or hear the information contained in the community Calendar bulletin board. We the undersigned agree with the above statements.

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September 14, 2010

I was just sitting here thinking about how simple it really is to make these calendars accessible since the tech exists already and it just feels like everyone is ignoring the obvious. I have been reading through the comments you all left and honestly some of your personal stories are just so moving that I had to step away from the computer for a minute to breathe. People keep asking me what the next step is but for now I am just focusing on making sure the people in charge actually have to look at what you are all saying here.

Reached 100 supporters

September 14, 2010

6 Comments

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Brian Beck
16 years ago Featured

seems pretty basic to me. if you want the community to know about an event then make sure everyone can actually read the info. ridiculous that it takes a fuss to get this done.

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Sarah Oliver
16 years ago Featured

it is 2017 already. how is this not a requirement for every public site? so frustrating for people trying to just live their lives.

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David Hunt
16 years ago Featured

TOTAL OVERSIGHT. make it happen.

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Jessica Riley
16 years ago Featured

So glad someone is finally calling this out. inclusion means everyone not just those who can read a screen clearly.

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Linda Griffin
16 years ago Featured

My sister is blind and she misses out on so much local stuff just bc nobody thinks to make things accessible. This is long overdue.

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Mike Schwartz
16 years ago Featured

technology is there. no excuses left. get it done.

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