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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 a blind person, I recently found myself locked out of a service because I couldn’t complete an inaccessible video verification process. This experience got me…


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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 expected WordPress.com to be easy to set up. What I didn’t expect was how thoughtfully it would integrate accessibility, AI, and community-building features into the…