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What If You Woke Up Blind Tomorrow?
Before you read this article, imagine that you’ve closed your eyes and tried to walk across a room. The tentative steps, the sudden fear...
Thabo Baseki
Feb 273 min read
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THE RELEVANCE OF BRAILLE IN TODAY’S PAPERLESS AND TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED WORLD
A person uses their fingers to read Braille text, demonstrating the tactile reading system utilized by individuals with visual...
Thabo Baseki
Jan 203 min read
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PiccyBot: Bridging the Gap Between Blindness and the Visual World
PiccyBot, your personal robot detective winks as it searches for clues to help you solve everyday problems. For many blind individuals,...
Thabo Baseki
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Microsoft Copilot: A Revolutionary Accessibility Solution for Blind Users
In recent years, Microsoft Copilot has emerged as a groundbreaking tool, revolutionizing accessibility for blind and visually impaired...
Thabo Baseki
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Seeing Beyond Sight: Lessons from Our World as Blind Individuals
Written by Thabo Baseki and Tshepiso Lazarus, two blind individuals sharing their unique perspectives. When you think about blindness,...
Thabo Baseki
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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Art Beyond Aesthetic
As told by Kate Kwati (a visionary art teacher) Have you ever thought about what art truly means? Is it just about creating something...
Thabo Baseki
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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From Darkness to Triumph: A Journey of Resilience, Inclusion, and Overcoming Challenges
As told by Tshepiso Lazarus I can never forget that day. It was in 2007, during the mid-year examinations. We were writing the second...
Thabo Baseki
Feb 5, 20248 min read
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Taking in New Knowledge: A Practical Guide to Learning About Disability
Many people without disabilities might believe that they are not interested in learning about topics or viewpoints related to...
Thabo Baseki
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Striking a Balance: Respecting Abilities While Offering Support to People with Disabilities
People with disabilities often face challenges in their daily lives, but they also have strengths and abilities that deserve respect and...
Thabo Baseki
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Design Your Ideal Place
A Practical Guide to Creating a Robust Relationship Between Colleagues With or Without Disabilities Joining a new company can be a...
Thabo Baseki
Dec 5, 20234 min read
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Crafting Accessible Email Messages in the Workplace
Communication is key in today's connected world, especially when it comes to email. You want your messages to be clear and easy to...
David Branscome
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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How to Make Friends with the Blind: A Practical Guide
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be blind? How we navigate the world without sight? How we enjoy art, music, or movies? How we...
Thabo Baseki
Oct 29, 20233 min read
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The Future is Accessible
You’ve probably heard a lot about artificial intelligence, or AI, lately. It’s a big deal in the world of technology, and it can do...
Thabo Baseki
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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Aditi Shah: An Example of STEM Courage and Inspiration
(Story is based on Aditi's story here: Breaking Barriers: Aditi’s Journey Through Sight Loss to Microsoft AI Innovator | MSRC Blog |...
Thabo Baseki
Sep 10, 20233 min read
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Curiosity Unleashed: Five Valuable Lessons from Tsaone Mosweu's Inspirational Journey
The life of Tsaone Mosweu stands out as a shining example of resiliency, tenacity, and empowerment in a society that is frequently...
Thabo Baseki
Aug 25, 20233 min read
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Curiosity Unleashed: A Legend Of The American Music World
Ray Charles was well-known for being "The Genius," a musician who defied classification and stood out from the competition. He was born...
Thabo Baseki
Aug 19, 20232 min read
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Curiosity Unleashed: Lessons about Overcoming Adversity and Perseverance from Michael Hingson
In the annals of history, there are individuals whose stories transcend the ordinary and become sources of inspiration for generations to...
Thabo Baseki
Jul 23, 20233 min read
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Curiosity Unleashed (Part II)
Delving Deeper into Blindness and Perception In part two of our exploration into the questions that we are frequently asked by sighted...
Thabo Baseki
Jul 15, 20233 min read
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Curiosity Unleashed (Part I): Questions Sighted People Ask Blind Individuals
Edited by Bone Williams In a world primarily experienced through sight, it's no surprise that those who possess the extraordinary ability...
Thabo Baseki
Jul 8, 20232 min read
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Fostering Inclusion: Creating Programs That are Inclusive of Persons with Disabilities
What comes to your mind when you see this subject? Is it web accessibility? Many associate inclusion or accessibility with the virtual...
Thabo Baseki
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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