Category: Accessibility
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AI Isn’t Replacing My Intelligence. It’s Helping Me Use More of It.
AI can threaten jobs, make mistakes, and misunderstand scope—but it can also expand human creativity and accessibility. Here’s what happened when I used it to fix software, publish essays, and…
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GMRS, FRS, CB, and the Rabbit Hole I Fell Into
I only wanted to learn more about GMRS. A few hours later I found myself reading FCC regulations covering everything from CB radios and walkie-talkies to movie theater audio description…
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The Lies We Tell to Fit In (And Why They Keep Us Lonely)
What do blindness, being transgender, recovering from trauma, and growing up gay have in common? More than you might think. This essay explores the pressure to “pass as normal,” why…
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What If AI Is The New BASIC?
Reunion with an old coworker revealed how AI is transforming software development, shifting roles rather than replacing them. While giants like FORTRAN and COBOL faced skepticism, their rise democratized programming.…
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I Couldn’t Verify My Identity Because I’m Blind
AI-powered identity verification is becoming a standard part of online security, from dating apps to banks and government services. But what happens when those systems aren’t designed for everyone? As…
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When Technology Makes You Feel Welcome
As a blind former software engineer, I spend a lot of time thinking about technology, accessibility, and user experience. When I decided to launch my new blog and newsletter, I…
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