From the place where I grew up, living as a woman itself felt like a lifelong challenge. Getting education, participating in society, or even trying to become a better person felt like climbing a mountain. Every step required permission. And the most painful part was that discouragement did not always…
“From Touchscreen to Independence: How Accessible Mobile Apps Are Changing Women’s Lives Worldwide”
Redefining What It Means to Be a Smart Worker From Touching Screens to Touching Lives As a modern-day Communication Manager, I often say I’m not a hard worker — I’m a smart worker. My smartphone is my magic wand. Each morning, the gentle voice of VoiceOver whispers my alarm in…
Digital Doors Shut: Why Subway’s Inaccessible App Violates the Right to Equal Access
Accessibility Is a Human Right: Why We Are Boycotting Subway Over Its Inaccessible App At Accessible Technology Solutions (ATS), our mission is to advocate for true digital equality. Unfortunately, the current state of the Subway mobile application serves as a stark and unacceptable example of corporate indifference. This post addresses…
White cane, my key to independence!
🌸 White Cane, My Wings of Freedom By Aqsa Arif | White Cane Safety Day Special A symbol of independence and pride. After losing my sight, life suddenly felt like walking in a storm. I remember the frustration of depending on others just to move from one place to another…
From Silence to Sound: How Technology Spoke My Dreams Into Reality
From Darkness to Digital Light: How Technology Gave Me Wings There was a time when I believed life had nothing left for me. My world had turned dark, both literally and emotionally. But as life often does, it surprised me — leading me to rediscover light through a completely different…