Braille Works

@BrailleWorks

Provides #ADA, 508 & #WCAG compliant materials for your customers who are #blind or visually impaired. #Braille, Large Print, #Audio & #Accessible PDF Services.

Tampa Bay Area, FL

Joined December 2008

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Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 16

"No one should be left behind in accessing information." Take a look at this library in the Philippines and explore why braille literacy is so important. hubs.ly/Q03xgLZY0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. Leoniver Gaquing, Cebu City's blind librarian, says everyone, including the visually impaired, has the right to knowledge

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Taking steps for a more accessible world. A man from Pakistan built shoes that can help people with blindness navigate safely. hubs.ly/Q03z2w8J0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. In a remote village of Swat, Pakistan — with no lab, no funding, and limited internet — I built something to help blind people walk safely. Not for fame. Not for school credit. But because someone...

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 26

Happy 35th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act! This law made great strides in accessibility, protecting the civil rights and fair treatment of people with disabilities. Here's to continuing the journey toward equal opportunity for all!

BrailleWorks's tweet image. Happy 35th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act!

This law made great strides in accessibility, protecting the civil rights and fair treatment of people with disabilities.

Here's to continuing the journey toward equal opportunity for all!

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 25

35 years and many great years ahead. Check out how much the Americans with Disabilities Act has evolved over the years and how to remain compliant in the work place. hubs.ly/Q03yWRJg0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. The ADA 35th anniversary marks progress in access and inclusion, yet mental health, tech, and accommodations remain key challenges.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 25

The Americans with Disabilities Act has impacted many people over the past 35 years! Check out what came before the ADA and how far it has come. hubs.ly/Q03yW34Y0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. One July morning in 1990, a crowd gathered on the White House lawn, some in wheelchairs, others holding signs, many with tears in their eyes. President George H.W. Bush lifted his pen and signed his...

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 24

It's almost time to celebrate! 🎉 The Americans with Disabilities Act is turning 35, and we are partying like there's no tomorrow. To see what we are celebrating, check out our blog, Happy Birthday, ADA! Here’s to 35 Years of Success.

BrailleWorks's tweet image. It's almost time to celebrate! 🎉

The Americans with Disabilities Act is turning 35, and we are partying like there's no tomorrow.

To see what we are celebrating, check out our blog, Happy Birthday, ADA! Here’s to 35 Years of Success.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 24

Did you hear? The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 35 this weekend! Take this time to see why the ADA is worth celebrating. hubs.ly/Q03yLqL20

BrailleWorks's tweet card. Happy birthday, ADA! See why this 35-year-old landmark legislation is still worth celebrating and learn how you can make a difference.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 23

Braille Works is bringing the flavor! The Large Print Team spent their afternoon enjoying a team potluck! They had a variety of foods including spam musubi, meatballs, and sloppy joes!

BrailleWorks's tweet image. Braille Works is bringing the flavor!

The Large Print Team spent their afternoon enjoying a team potluck! They had a variety of foods including spam musubi, meatballs, and sloppy joes!

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 23

“Belonging is what makes you want to stay in sport, to push through challenges." The Canadian Disability Participation Project created a more inclusive and accessible sporting system for athletes with visual disabilities. hubs.ly/Q03ysKz_0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. A new resource is helping build a stronger, more inclusive sport system for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. The Blueprint for Building Quality Participation in Sport for Blind and...

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 22

It's true! Customers want to feel included and understood by the people they are in business with. For more information, take a look at our blog, The Cost For ADA Accessibility.

BrailleWorks's tweet image. It's true!

Customers want to feel included and understood by the people they are in business with.

For more information, take a look at our blog, The Cost For ADA Accessibility.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 22

ADA Accessibility laws have been in place for nearly 35 years. It can be frustrating when companies still aren't ADA compliant when there's no reason not to be. hubs.ly/Q03ydd3G0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. ADA accessibility is not nearly as costly as one might think. In fact, it's much more cost effective than noncompliance.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 21

“At home, we’re all different, but here, we’re like a family.” Over 80 athletes with visual impairments competed at Penn State Behrend in activities like soccer, swimming, and track. hubs.ly/Q03xXvf60

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 21

Boston is counting down the days! See how Boston's City Council is getting ready to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. hubs.ly/Q03xXpBm0

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 18

"A space that would offer a practical, lasting impact on people’s lives" The Guide Dogs Queensland organization in Australia created a kitchen hub to support people living with low vision or blindness. hubs.ly/Q03xRgGj0

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 18

Gaming has become more inclusive! Xbox now provides clear standardized accessibility tags to give information about the accessible features in games. hubs.ly/Q03xQBP90

BrailleWorks's tweet card. Microsoft just announced that all digital Xbox games and experiences now feature accessibility tags. These will let purchasers know what type of accessibility features are included.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 17

Emojis are fun, but screen readers say every emoji out loud. A row of emojis can turn into a repetitive interruption for someone using assistive technology. One emoji goes a long way. Use them thoughtfully. 😀 Find out more in our blog, Social Media for the Visually Impaired.

BrailleWorks's tweet image. Emojis are fun, but screen readers say every emoji out loud.

A row of emojis can turn into a repetitive interruption for someone using assistive technology.

One emoji goes a long way. Use them thoughtfully. 😀

Find out more in our blog, Social Media for the Visually Impaired.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 17

Everyone is on social media nowadays, including people with visual impairments. Accessible content helps your customers connect, communicate, and be included. hubs.ly/Q03w3xQW0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. Social media is used by the majority of the world. Make sure you include all customers in your company’s social media by making it accessible.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 16

This story is a homerun! The Arizona Diamondbacks become the first MLB team to offer OneCourt’s tactile broadcasts for home games. hubs.ly/Q03xgBpn0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. Diamondbacks become the first MLB team to bring OneCourt’s tactile broadcast to the ballpark The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and OneCourt, creators of the first tactile sports broadcast, have...

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Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 15

Accessible forms of communication allow people with visual disabilities to have equal access to information. Want to know more? Head over to our blog, Discrimination at First Sight: The Reality of Government Agencies Not Being ADA Compliant.

BrailleWorks's tweet image. Accessible forms of communication allow people with visual disabilities to have equal access to information.

Want to know more? Head over to our blog, Discrimination at First Sight: The Reality of Government Agencies Not Being ADA Compliant.

Braille Works@BrailleWorks · Jul 15

People with disabilities often face challenges when it comes to accessing important information. Government agencies are responsible for providing people with this information in accessible formats. hubs.ly/Q03xfxPw0

BrailleWorks's tweet card. Government agencies are mandated to provide consumers with information in accessible formats. So, what happens when equal access is denied?

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