Users in Control: A Fresh Perspective on Accessibility

Due to a lack of oxygen at birth, Leigh-Anne Tompkins has cerebral palsy. At nine years old, she started drawing with her right foot after viewing a documentary about a young woman who painted using her feet. Winning various awards along the way, Leigh-Anne graduated college magna cum laude with a degree in Fine Arts, and shortly thereafter, founded Graphics Afoot Studio Design where she outsources for local, national, and international companies. As Leigh-Anne doesn't let her disability interfere with her dreams, she proves that anything is possible with technology, determination, and positive thinking!

Due to a lack of oxygen at birth, Leigh-Anne Tompkins has cerebral palsy. At nine years old, she started drawing with her right foot after viewing a documentary about a young woman who painted using her feet. Winning various awards along the way, Leigh-Anne graduated college magna cum laude with a degree in Fine Arts, and shortly thereafter, founded Graphics Afoot Studio Design where she outsources for local, national, and international companies. As Leigh-Anne doesn't let her disability interfere with her dreams, she proves that anything is possible with technology, determination, and positive thinking!

“Users in Control: A Fresh Perspective on Accessibility” is a new audio and PDF podcast that offers an insightful look at how people with disabilities are empowered through Mac OS X, while shattering preconceptions on disability and assistive technology. Here the users of AT are in the driver’s seat! As in the AssistiveWare Newsletter and video podcast, “Exploring the Frontiers of Assistive Technology”, these stories are written by users of Mac OS X and assistive technology. Featuring their experiences and accomplishments, the episodes seek to inform, inspire, and provide a platform for new ideas. From graphic design to gaming, the contributors share their experiences in pursuing careers and hobbies, and living life to the fullest. With AssistiveWare products, the playing field has been leveled so those with a disability can use the same software as any Mac OS X user.

“Users in Control: A Fresh Perspective on Accessibility” is a new audio and PDF podcast that offers an insightful look at how people with disabilities are empowered through Mac OS X, while shattering preconceptions on disability and assistive technology. Here the users of AT are in the driver’s seat! As in the AssistiveWare Newsletter and video podcast, “Exploring the Frontiers of Assistive Technology”, these stories are written by users of Mac OS X and assistive technology. Featuring their experiences and accomplishments, the episodes seek to inform, inspire, and provide a platform for new ideas. From graphic design to gaming, the contributors share their experiences in pursuing careers and hobbies, and living life to the fullest. With AssistiveWare products, the playing field has been leveled so those with a disability can use the same software as any Mac OS X user.