RHEMA COLUMNS
Ideas that move accessibility forward.
Perspectives from invited contributors on technology, accessibility, education, inclusion and the future of communication.
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Assistive Technology for Deafblind People: What the WHO Framework Says About Touch
What the WHO ICF and GATE 5P frameworks mean for deafblind communication, and where touch technology fits, with lessons from the 2026 Deafblind UK conference.
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Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller: The Real History Behind Tactile Communication
The real history behind tactile communication: Anne Sullivan, Laura Bridgman, Tadoma and Protactile, and what Helen Keller's story usually leaves out.
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What the 2026 Deafblind UK Conference Said About Touch Technology
The Deafblind UK conference 2026 put touch at the center. See what it covered on deafblind communication, the data, and what it means for touch technology.
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The 6 Month Bridge: How to Connect With Your Deaf Child While You Learn ASL
Your child was just diagnosed Deaf and you don't know ASL yet. Here is how to bridge the gap with real communication, starting tonight, not in 2 years.
Read column →Why Accessibility Must Be Designed In, Not Added Later
Accessibility works best when it is part of the design from the beginning, not treated as an afterthought.
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