'I can't overstate the effect this has had on my quality of life, quality of work, and overall happiness.'
Millions of people who were used to going into offices to work have spent the past year trying to do the same job at home. It’s certainly been an ongoing task, especially when it comes to finding a professional background in a quiet corner, but what about people who have to accommodate their bodies’ needs alongside their jobs’ requirements?
“One of the most common challenges faced by Blind people during the pandemic is social distancing, especially on public transit. Some Blind people are better at it than I am and I admire the skill. If I go to work, I need to use public transit and I struggle to maintain distance from others. Often, other people make no effort to distance themselves from me.“Working from home is safer and better in so many simple ways. Of course, I have a braille display . This is great for reading and typing.
“I use VOIP on my iPad and computer. It allows me to make calls, fax, and text in a more accessible way. Most of my clients are also disabled, and many don't have computers, but they can send me pictures of documents. There is no form of traditional paper in my office; everything comes from one of my devices.”“I am a fairly-recent college graduate who works as a software engineer, and I’ve dealt with mental health challenges and neurodivergence for the majority of my life.
“I aim to achieve comfort and, ideally, enjoyment. A space that is physically painful to use or requires significant effort to set up can be discouraging and overwhelming.
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