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title: Accessible communication awareness
description: Alex talks about an article from James L. Warnken about his experience with genetic retinal dystrophy and how businesses can be more aware in making their communication more accessible.
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# [Accessible communication awareness](https://meetaandi.com/blog/accessible-communication-awareness)

 Written by [Alex Bey](https://meetaandi.com/blog/author/alex-bey) | Jan 2, 2024 3:58:43 AM

Alex talks about an article from James L. Warnken about his experience with genetic retinal dystrophy and how businesses can be more aware in making their communication more accessible.

# Accessible communication awareness

We have always agreed that if we are going to make communication more accessible we have to first get insights from those with a variety of lived experiences.

In this article from James L. Warnken, who was diagnosed with genetic retinal dystrophy at age 9 says "Businesses should ensure that if users cannot see the content, they can hear it. If they cannot hear the content, they can see it. And if they cannot use a mouse, they can use a keyboard."

But it all starts with awareness. So what can you do to make your communication more accessible?

[https://ed.gr/ead17](https://ed.gr/ead17)

Contact the team on 1300 255 733 so we can work out how we can help you be more inclusive and accessible.

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