The First Look: Silence, Fear, and Overwhelming Respect When people first look at me, many of them freeze. Some become silent, unsure of how to react. Others get overwhelmed and choose not to interact at all. And then there are those who suddenly fill the space with extra respect, calling…
How I Rebuilt My Confidence After Losing My Sight
A story of strength, faith, and finding light in the dark When I lost my sight in my teenage years, everything around me suddenly turned into sounds without pictures. I can still remember how different and challenging it felt. All my friends were chasing their dreams, moving ahead in life,…
“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…