Disclaimer The information presented in any of the Demand Our Access podcast episodes, on the Demand Our Access website, or otherwise shared in conjunction with or through association with the Demand Our Access project is expressly not individual legal advice. Applying the law depends on the circumstances and events that comprise every situation. Since legal…… Continue reading How You Can Comment on the Proposed Fine of AccessiBe
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My Comment on the Proposed AccessiBe Fine
As a totally blind person, I’m so glad the FTC has taken action against AccessiBe. Overlays, like AccessiBe, cause those of us who use assistive technologies to use the web more problems than they solve. There are two primary reasons why AccessiBe causes those of us who use assistive technologies more problems than they solve:…… Continue reading My Comment on the Proposed AccessiBe Fine
Advocating During These Politically Challenging Times
Disclaimer The information presented in any of the Demand Our Access podcast episodes, on the Demand Our Access website, or otherwise shared in conjunction with or through association with the Demand Our Access project is expressly not individual legal advice. Applying the law depends on the circumstances and events that comprise every situation. Since legal…… Continue reading Advocating During These Politically Challenging Times
The First Live Episode of 2025
The next live episode of the Demand Our Access podcast will be on Saturday, January 18. The topic will be different ways of advocating for our rights. Specifically, I will discuss: the amount of inaccessibility in society; playing the blind card; and more.
Hosting Our Websites with Farmer Host
Desiree and I have moved our websites to a new hosting company. Now, we are with Farmer Host. The primary reason we switched to Farmer Host is that it is owned and operated by a blind person named Jeremy Johansen. Desiree and I really wanted to support a blind business owner. So far, we are…… Continue reading Hosting Our Websites with Farmer Host
Saturday’s Live Episode Didn’t Happen
The live episode of the podcast originally scheduled for Saturday, December seventh had to be cancelled at the last minute. I apologize for the late cancellation, but Desiree’s potential guide dog was injured during training and couldn’t continue the program. So, we had to bring Desiree home. The next live episode will be Saturday, December…… Continue reading Saturday’s Live Episode Didn’t Happen
Most Don’t See us as Their Equal
I really hate having to write this. I really hate that I believe this too. But I truly believe most people without disabilities don’t see those of us with disabilities as their equal. So many things are still inaccessible. This is true even when there are no technical reasons for much of the inaccessibility. Nearly…… Continue reading Most Don’t See us as Their Equal
The Next Live Episode will be December Seventh
The next live episode of the Demand Our Access podcast will take place on Saturday, December seventh at 2:00 PM EST. The topic will be advocating for our rights in this political climate.
What do do When You Face Discrimination at Work
My Mastodon Handle In case anyone is interested, I joined Mastodon. My handle is @JonathanSimeone@caneandable.social. All of the posts I make to the Demand Our Access website will automatically be shared to my Mastodon account. I look forward to meeting you on Mastodon. Disclaimer The information presented in any of the Demand Our Access podcast…… Continue reading What do do When You Face Discrimination at Work
I was Laid off
Since I’m mentioning this on the podcast today, I thought I should post about it too. As the title says: I have been laid off from my job. It has been a long nearly three months. On September fourth, I was told my position was being reclassified, I was placed on paid administrative leave, and…… Continue reading I was Laid off