Post B4MAG1s1302d3caUvQ by pixelate@tweesecake.social
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 (DIR) Post #B4MAG1s1302d3caUvQ by pixelate@tweesecake.social
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       Blind folks, what would make you want to use, or try out, Linux?Boosts okay.#accessibility #blind #linux #foss
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MAG2DdkbL48ghldA by terrywallwork@mstdn.jp
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       @pixelate Also not visually impaired.  But I have always thought there should be a blind specific version on Linux which runs entirely off sound and tactile feed back and with no screen just a slate tablet with no LCD but does sound and is touch sensitive.  Built with an entire tool chain that can be both used and developed by blind people.
       
 (DIR) Post #B4MAG2SWrFFSsrfeq0 by gloriouscow@oldbytes.space
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       @terrywallwork @pixelate There have been a few accessibility-focused distros - like check outhttps://zendalona.com/accessible-coconut/There's a whole range of sightedness from legally blind to totally blind. For example, one can lose central vision but have peripheral vision. Vision loss can be progressive as well, so allowing people to transition slowly to assistive technologies as a condition progresses is important too.  Ditching a display entirely would end up excluding a large number of people who could utilize additional visual context, and would make it difficult for caretakers or assistants to offer help if technical support is needed.