Hello, dear readers and followers (and the occasional dabblers);
I'm back after a long absense from this blog. Feeling it was time to change the look of the blog, I've updated the design and layout to make it easier on the eyes (particularily for our Deafblind readers). Hopefully they will enhance the reading experience for many.
The move to include the visual aspect (whether it be material such as paintings or sculptures or shown on a screen such as television or film) prompted the change to the byline of this blog to reflect today's changing world of multimedia viewings of artistic topics.
Stay tuned for new content and insight on issues and perspectives in the visual and performing arts as related to the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind enthustiasts. Let's not forget our Deaf Allies as well - friends, parents, teachers, advocates and interpreters too!
I found 'Show of Hands' (great title!) via a link on the Deaf West Facebook page. I appreciate your insight into an area of access to the performing arts with which I'm unfamiliar. (My husband requires the accommodation of extra leg room, so our focus is on a different type of seating challenge.)
ReplyDeleteIn this post you address the concern of the readability of the blog. Well, my first thought was how difficult it is to read. Admittedly, sometimes my 50+ year old eyes require assistance but even with reading glasses the combination of font size and color contrast makes for an unpleasant experience. Please consider this constructive criticism intended to improve what is a good and necessary work.
Here's to much happy theatre-going in 2012!
~ Tash
Tash,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. I, myself am Deafblind (Usher's Syndrome). After reading your comment, I reviewed the blog design and made some slight changes - especially regarding font size, hopefully to enhance the reading experience. The old blog design was much harder to read (white lettering on a maroon background) and I modeled the new reading section after traditional closed-captioning which I and many other Deafblind readers find easier to read - the contrast of white letter on black background. Hopefully the changes improve readability for all to enjoy. Thank you for pointing out your concern - much appreciated! : )