OurBlind

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Who We Are

OurBlind is a community of blind and visually impaired people, their family and friends, and allies, from around the world. Its members comprise the spectrum of age, gender, orientation, and geography, however we hold one thing in common: we live life with and around blindness in a sighted world. Though occasionally challenging, we know the blind can live fulfilling lives just as everyone else. Whether you’ve been blind or visually impaired since birth or are beginning your journey, or you’re sharing that journey with somebody else, we’re happy to have you.

Where Can I Join?

Notice on RBlind Lemmy Instance Status

As of the week starting September 29th 2024 the RBlind Lemmy instance has experienced connectivity issues. The OurBlind team is working towards a solution but currently there is no valid SSL certificate. This means the connection to the website isn’t secured, which most browsers will indicate. Look to this space for instructions, in the event that user action is required. Last update: 07:20:44 UTC Tuesday, 05 November 2024

What’s The Best Way To Use Lemmy?

Much like Reddit, there is a web interface for Lemmy. You can even install it as a web app on your computer or phone through your web browser of choice. The moderators have and continue to work with the developers to improve accessibility.

Accessible native apps are already available: developers of Mlem, a Lemmy app for iPhone and iPad, are integrating native accessibility. Thunder has performed well on both iOS and Android.