A Persona I Could Learn to Love
There’s an old adage about how you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I’ve never been a fan of that term -- and not just because there’s a little more…
A First Few Steps Towards a Brighter Future
It looks like I’ve got a bad case of Back-to-School Fever! This morning, I dropped off my boys at school and shortly thereafter, I had the pleasure of…
Filling the Void with Facts - Effectively Bearing Bad News
It bears repeating, but it pays to be good at bearing bad news. And this is especially important when the news you're sharing carries the unfair twin…
Bubble, Bubble, is the iPad for the Blind Worth the Toil and Trouble
A tablet billed as "the iPad for the blind" featuring liquid-bubble Braille output is intriguing, but is it appealing to a niche that may not be there…
The Cautionary Tale of Boaty McBoatface
If you've ever been on a large boat, you know that they're impressive wonders of technology. They can move impressively fast and they can carry a lot…
Removing Accessibility Barriers to Promote Independence and Inclusion
"The barriers I face as a blind person can be eliminated by changes to the environment." Those were the words of Jim Sanders, former CNIB president…
How To Contribute to Drupal: Events
Getting started in any technology can feel intimidating. The best way to learn, though, is by doing -- and a combination of the opportunity provided…
Five Reasons Why You Should Go to a Drupal Camp
This past weekend, I attended DrupalCamp New Jersey. With other Echidnas heading to Florida in a week's time, I thought I'd take the opportunity to…