Website accessibility Archives - World Institute on Disability

Dustin Snowadzky
Technology Specialist
(He/him pronouns)

Department: Accessibility Solutions, Operations

Specialty: Accessibility, Audiovisual services, Conference Accessibility, Disasters, IT, Technology, User Testing, Website accessibility

19 May

Why Digital Accessibility Should Matter to You

By Lucy Sirianni On July 3, 2019, the world’s billion+ Facebook and Instagram users experienced collective dismay. Upon logging into their preferred social media platforms, they were not greeted with the typical slew of photos, memes, and GIFs, but instead…

22 Apr

Why Investing in Our Planet Will Help Save People with Disabilities

By Dikko Yusuf The theme of this year’s Earth Day is “Invest in Our Planet.” It comes at a time when many facilities and processes, especially in work and education, are being reviewed in light of the pandemic. This gives…

13 Apr

Instagram & Body Dysmorphia: How Heavily Edited Photos Cause Mental Illness & Ableism

by Hannah Soyer Social media has been a blessing for many, especially those of us with disabilities who often find it difficult to access various physical spaces due to access barriers. But, like most Internet mediums, social media represents a…

08 Mar

What Climate Justice and Sustainability Mean to Me on International Women’s Day

By Sarah Kim On this year’s International Women’s Day, which is celebrating with the theme of Climate Justice and Sustainability, I look back on a major climate event that could’ve very possibly derailed my journey to independence. During my senior…

Specialty: Website accessibility