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Breaking Barriers: Sporting Activities for Blind People
Sports have long been recognized as a universal language that transcends barriers and brings people together. Regardless of physical...

Thabo Baseki
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Breaking Barriers: How AI Can Revolutionize Digital Accessibility for People with Disabilities
The digital world has become an integral part of our daily lives, transforming the way we communicate, access information, and engage...

Thabo Baseki
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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When Sighted People Say Funny Stuff to Me!
Let's dive into a hilarious and curious world today. We're talking about the funny things sighted people sometimes say to blind people....

Thabo Baseki
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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Breaking Barriers
Highlights from the Second Edition of Abilities Expo in Gaborone, Botswana On May 25, 2023, the vibrant city of Gaborone played host to...

Thabo Baseki
May 29, 20232 min read
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Keep Technology Accessible: Empowering Everyone in the Digital Age
Technology has permeated every aspect of our lives in the linked world of today. It has altered the ways in which we live, work, and...

Thabo Baseki
May 18, 20233 min read
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The Art of Listening: How Blind People Tune In and Hear Better
The loss of vision is frequently the first aspect of blindness that comes to mind. However, what people frequently forget is how amazing...

Thabo Baseki
May 6, 20232 min read
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Blind Love: A Single Mother's Journey Raising a Son with a Vision for Life
As told by: Kedisaletse Baseki Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a world without sight. It's a scary thought, isn't it? For many...

Thabo Baseki
Apr 30, 20232 min read
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A Quick Look Into CRPD: Treaty for Disabilities
Have you ever heard of the CRPD? It's not just a trendy acronym, but it's actually an incredibly important treaty that promotes the...

Thabo Baseki
Apr 22, 20232 min read
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BlindSmart: Celebrating One Year of Blogging and Growth
Wow! Such a remarkable year! It's hard to imagine that my blog, BlindSmart, has been active for a full year already. The process of...

Thabo Baseki
Apr 14, 20233 min read
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When the Environment Is Not Welcoming!
We all want to fit in any group we are associated with, whether in a professional setting, or in a social setting, we want to connect...

Thabo Baseki
Apr 7, 20234 min read
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Braille: A Language or Not?
When I talk to people about how we read and write, this is one of the questions I hear most often. What do you think? In order to respond...

Thabo Baseki
Apr 1, 20234 min read
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Orientation and Mobility - What is it?
Orientation and mobility are concepts that you've certainly heard of if you're blind or visually impaired. In this short article, we'll...

Thabo Baseki
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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Strange Blind Times in My Life
This post is more relaxed and entertaining than any others on my blog. Because I am blind, I want to talk about some of the awkward...

Thabo Baseki
Feb 24, 20234 min read
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WCAG – Your Guide to Achieving Accessibility Implementation
For multiple times on this blog, we have talked about web accessibility, but you may ask, what will help me achieve my accessibility...

Thabo Baseki
Feb 19, 20233 min read
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Disability Etiquette: Use Audio Descriptions
The most effective medium for conveying a message, offering instructions, and even engaging with your audience is video. I frequently...

Thabo Baseki
Feb 11, 20234 min read
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Disability Etiquette: Use Audiobooks
In our previous article, we discussed some ways we can make our documents accessible to blind people. Can you recall? We spoke about...

Thabo Baseki
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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Disability Etiquette: Make Accessible Documents
In our previous article, we looked at some ways we can ensure that our language is inclusive of people with disabilities. Is there...

Thabo Baseki
Jan 28, 20233 min read
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Inclusive Language - Your Aim, My Aim
Life gives us the opportunity to milk the good out of it. Whether it be in our social life, academic life, or even professional life, we...

Thabo Baseki
Jan 21, 20235 min read
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Let All Access Your Social Media Content
Are you present on one of the social media networks available today? Most likely your answer to this question is “yes, I am.” Social...

Thabo Baseki
Dec 17, 20225 min read
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Signs and Symptoms of Sight Loss
This article is based on source material from urban-optics.com Out of all the five senses, if you were asked to choose one you want to...

Thabo Baseki
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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