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Author Archives: Empish J. Thomas

Five Questions to Ask About Working Remotely for a Call Center   

Posted on October 20, 2023 - 11:40 am by Empish J. Thomas
Empish working at her laptop.

Are you blind or have low vision, and are you interested in remote work? What about working for a customer service call center? Working from home is an excellent option […]

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Practice Good Eye Safety Around Fireworks This Fourth of July

Posted on July 3, 2023 - 12:00 am by Empish J. Thomas
collage with fireworks safety poster from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov. and picture of fireworks display. It gives safety tips to follow. CPSC hotline: 800-638-2772

Happy Safe Fourth of July! The Fourth of July is a time of fun, remembrance, and celebration for many Americans. Friends and family gather together to enjoy early morning parades, […]

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Nine Best Practices for Writing Alt Text

Posted on January 6, 2023 - 5:16 am by Empish J. Thomas
APH Connect Center Logo

Editor’s Note: In honor of National Technology Day, Jan. 6, read on to learn both the importance of alternative text (alt text) for individuals who are blind/ low vision and […]

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How WordPress Accessibility Day Stretched My Speaking and Technology Skills

Posted on December 1, 2022 - 1:20 pm by Empish J. Thomas
photo on left shows Empish wearing a suit and speaking from a podium. photo on the right shows Empish wearing a white tee shirt with the words "Make WordPress Accessible, WordPress Accessibility Day 2022"

Editor’s Note: In time for the International Day of Disabilities on December 3, Empish Thomas has written a post about presenting at the 2022 WordPress Accessibility Day, including her challenges […]

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WWII Blinded Veteran Has Special Connection to NASA

Posted on November 6, 2022 - 6:52 am by Empish J. Thomas
 Ed at the Museum of Science Industry in Chicago, pointing out to his great-grandsons the parts on each capsule that he worked on.

Editor’s note: In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, APH VisionAware brings you this exciting story about a Veteran and his experience both in WWII and the space program. […]

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