Articles written by Suzanne Robitaille

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Amazon's New Kindle Isn't Very Accessible
Amazon introduced a new version of Kindle, its electronic book reader. But once more, the device fails to include many assistive technology features.
Feb 9, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille
Making Moolah More Accessible
For the blind, money will soon be accessible -- which means no more relying on the kindness of strangers to read dollar bills.
Jan 22, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille
Disabled Museum Lovers Should Head to the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most accessible museums in the country, with programs that let people with disabilities enjoy sophisticated culture.
Jan 22, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille
Multitouch to the Rescue?
For computer users with disabilities, there are a variety of non-mouse options that have been around for a while, but none as cool as "multitouch."
Jan 22, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille
Blind American Idol Singer Gets Hollywood Nod
American Idol's two-hour Phoenix premiere was well worth watching to the very end, when 23-year old Scott McIntyre, who is blind, auditioned for the judges.
Jan 22, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille
Portraying Disabilities on Prime Time TV
As many TV viewers might have picked up on, there's more prevalence of disabilities on prime time TV these days.
Jan 22, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille
Fuji the Bionic Dolphin
In Japan, a dolphin with a prosthetic tail serves as an example of the the amazing ability of assistive technology to transform lives.
Jan 22, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille
How to Disclose a Disability
Disclosing a disability can help protect your legal rights but can also leave you open to discrimination. Still, you may be better off giving management a heads-up.
Jan 22, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille
Career Sites for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Disabled job seekers now have more options for finding work, thanks to new career websites geared to people with disabilities at all levels of employment.
Nov 21, 2008 - Suzanne Robitaille