28 min

Interview: Zach Tidwell - Software development without sight Visions of BVA

    • Society & Culture

In this episode, Zach Tidwell, a 27-year-old Marine Corps veteran who lost his sight following a suicide attempt, shares his story. Transitioning from a focus on clinical psychology to coding, Tidwell emphasizes the critical need for accessible software development. He recounts his challenges and achievements in learning to code as a blind individual, stressing the importance of accessible tools and community support in the tech world. His journey highlights a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in software, particularly within the realms of gaming and application development.
 
Click Here to download Zanagram's from the Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zanagrams/id6444921132


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In this episode, Zach Tidwell, a 27-year-old Marine Corps veteran who lost his sight following a suicide attempt, shares his story. Transitioning from a focus on clinical psychology to coding, Tidwell emphasizes the critical need for accessible software development. He recounts his challenges and achievements in learning to code as a blind individual, stressing the importance of accessible tools and community support in the tech world. His journey highlights a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in software, particularly within the realms of gaming and application development.
 
Click Here to download Zanagram's from the Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zanagrams/id6444921132


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28 min

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