Portugal decriminalised drugs in 2001 and subsequently treated drug abuse as a public health issue. Between 1999 and 2016 deaths from overdose fell by 92%.
If Westminster refuses to even consider this approach then future deaths are on their hands.
Then & now: Portugal’s drug decriminalisation. Key developments since Portugal decriminalised drugs in 2001.
Overdose deaths: 369 people in 1999, 30 people in 2016.
New HIV diagnoses due to injecting: 907 people in 2000, 18 people in 2007.
Number of people incarcerated for drug offences: 3863 people in 1999, 1140 people in 2017.
#macos geeks especially #lowvision#blind ones. Anyone know how to make the scroll-handle more visible? I use dark mode because i'm photosensitive, but I'm having a really hard time seeing the black handle on a dark grey background, especially when you add in the reflections of ambient light sources on the screen.
Good news everybody! Through an unscheduled field test I have confirmed that a #yubikey will survive being run over on a road, and that a car key will partially survive, the chip works but the remote lock is kaput.
@kurtseifried
Thank you for the correction. I was just trying to add ALT text ("image description" in mastodon clients) without going to my laptop to repost your photo . FediLabs warns me when I try to boost an image without ALT text. For people who are #blind or have #LowVision.
Call me old-fashioned, but if a car kills people at ten times the rate of other cars,
the company covers up the data,
and the CEO lies to the public and says the cars are safer…
Headline saying "Tesla's 'self-driving' system never should have been allowed on the road."
Below is a comment by Ryan Cooper saying "In other words, Tesla's FSD system is likely on the order of ten times more dangerous at driving than humans."
“Yeah, plugins and services for checking accessibility are great, but have you ever observed a real person with a disability walk through your site or app? While compliance with accessibility checklists is essential, it doesn’t necessarily mean a pleasant experience. That’s why live sessions can give you lots of priceless insights.”
⌨️ Nielsen Norman Group research on how screen-reader users type on and control mobile devices
“Summary: Users who are blind or have low vision prefer dictation over typing with a keyboard whenever possible. Screen readers on touchscreen devices are restricted to a well-defined set of gestures which makes interaction more challenging than on computers.”
🎙️ Got anything fun you're working on to show off before WWDC? New app? Update? Student Challenge submission? Concept art? Drop a reply here — include a screenshot, link-out, and use the hashtag #showcase if you'd like to be boosted. Do remember you can edit posts if you forget something
It's been a great learning experience putting this powerful tool through its paces. Along with a few dozen others, we're stress-testing the tech, identifying areas needing improvement, and engaging directly with BME staff to ensure "virtual volunteer" is a capable and reliable solution upon its release. I'll be sharing the occasional anecdote and likely asking for your thoughts on various scenarios. #blind#LowVision#BeMyEyes#AMA
Be My Eyes links #blind and #lowVision people seeking visual assistance and access to information with volunteers across the world through live video. Users can also receive more specialized support from companies like Google, Microsoft, and LinkedIn. Earlier this year, BME began beta testing a "virtual volunteer" service powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4. The tool converts images to text, and allows users to engage with the AI to identify & interpret key elements in the photos
"With this latest update, screen reader or keyboard users can now move focus around the canvas, as well as between different menus and screens, to create, edit, and read out content (including file structure, shapes with text, stickies, tables, and image alt text)."
they say the future is bright, but no it isn't. windows games are going bye bye, and they are developing for IPhone, and mac now. sorry, but I won't be getting any of there games as I am more android than I am IPhone.
Boosting Draconis Entertainment, LLC (draconis): We’re back! https://Draconis.LLC #blind#lowVision#audiogames#accessibility#a11y
Q for #Blind / #lowVision / #visuallyImpaired folks / #screenReader users: are any of these styles (in poll below) preferred as a way to add emphasis to words in plain text? Wondering which if any of these are communicated effectively while also not being irritating.
Please DO NOT vote based on visual aesthetic preference!!
Just confirmed with vet that my #cat Iroh is #LowVision or #Blind. He can see some things because he chases laser pointer. But I suspect he's been low-vision since birth. Lately he's been jumping for furniture that's no longer there (moved), which worried me, so went to the vet and had some level of blindness confirmed. Looking back, the signs have all been there.
Seeking #advice on how to accommodate Iroh going forward, and make our home as accessible for him as possible. #BlindCat#BlindPet