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
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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
Blind People Should Lead Agencies for the Blind
For decades, the most important concept in disability equity has been nothing about us without us. Recently, some in our community have begun using nothing without us as their call to action. The sad reality that most agencies for the blind aren’t run by blind people is an affront to both concepts of disability equity…… Continue reading Blind People Should Lead Agencies for the Blind
The Next Live Episode will be November 16
The next live version of the podcast will take place on Saturday, November 16. The topic will be what to do when you are being discriminated against at work.
Using AI to Advocate and Learn About the Law
Introduction As the title indicates, this episode is about using artificial intelligence (AI) to advocate for our legal rights and to learn more about the law. Specifically, I demonstrate using AI to find who to contact when you need to make an ADA request of your local government, having AI draft the substance of an…… Continue reading Using AI to Advocate and Learn About the Law
Explaining the Demand in Demand Our Access
I chose the name Demand Our Access because I’m an aggressive person. I truly believe our rights matter and that the best way we, as individuals, can be better included in society is by insisting our rights as disabled people be met. Even though I’m an aggressive person who is very comfortable demanding my access,…… Continue reading Explaining the Demand in Demand Our Access