Christine Sket

Christine Sket has always lived in a world reliant on accessibility efforts. Born to parents with blindness, Christine learned earlier than many about the need for civil rights laws and inclusion. She devotes her life to advocating for people with visual and cognitive disabilities. Christine is Braille Works’ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) subject matter expert and shares her knowledge about laws, life experiences, and moving toward a more inclusive society.

Why the DOJ Released Guidance on Web Accessibility

In March 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed the intention of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by issuing…

3 years ago

The Department of Justice Provides Guidance on Web Accessibility

On March 21, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued some long-awaited guidance regarding web accessibility for local and state…

3 years ago

21st Century IDEA Begins with Accessibility

Did you know that in August of 2018 the U.S. House and Senate unanimously passed a resolution to modernize and…

3 years ago

Civil Rights, Affordable Healthcare Act, and Exploring Equal Access

Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) of 2010 is a health reform law that focuses…

3 years ago

Inequality in Literacy for People With Visual Disabilities

"Literacy is essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives." - The United Nations Educational, Scientific…

3 years ago

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD)

In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly launched the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD). The purpose of this…

3 years ago

Multi-Sensory Christmas Fun for Children with Blindness

The sights and sounds of Christmas time fill our hearts and drive our memories. However, for a child with blindness,…

4 years ago

Halloween Safety for Kids who are Blind

Fall is a fun and exciting time of the year for kids, young and old. They look forward to attending…

4 years ago

Raised by Parents who are Blind

Who better to bring awareness to others than someone whose parents are blind?  What Is It Like Having Parents Who…

4 years ago

Mindful of the Underserved Includes People With Visual Disabilities

Americans are more mindful of civil rights and equality than we were before the era of Social Media.  We understand…

4 years ago