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Access Information News for Monday, May 27, 2024 - Volume 964
The Week's News in Access Information
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As they should, Individuals representing test groups (testers) maintain standing to file website accessibility suits on behalf of plaintiffs, which will likely mean increased litigation in 2024 and beyond.
If technology testers are not able to test websites and other technologies, then many issues will go unreported and unresolved. This will create a lack of services to people with disabilities.
Through no fault of their own, users are often not as tech savvy as testers and may report issues that are actually operator errors and not accessibility issues. This may create a level of dismissiveness within information and communication technology departments.
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) unanimously dismissed Laufer v. Acheson on the question of "tester" status and whether plaintiffs may file lawsuits if they have no intention of using the relevant product or service. Contact me to learn more.
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The Bookshare website has a new look! We are rebuilding Bookshare from the ground up to provide a premier experience that serves the needs of our users around the world. This exciting rebuild will be completed in phases, and we are excited to share the first of several exciting releases.
Denise Leigh & Stefan Andrusyschyn were mistaken by the judges for a comedy act as they humorously told their unlikely love story. But when the visually impaired couple began their act, it brought the judges to tears, with Stefan flawlessly playing the piano and Denise's powerhouse voice leading to a standing ovation. They share what the reaction has been like and why sight loss won't stop them from reaching for the star.
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), disability awareness consultant and award-winning content creator Sassy Wyatt discusses her experience of travelling blind — and solo!
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, blind content creator and disability activist Claire Sisk is in the kitchen. As well as revealing how new technology can help people with visual impairments in the kitchen.
My final thoughts? Let's keep our eyes on the future here! Our kids need to think of graduations and not on confrontations! Just my two cents for today.
May 27, 2024
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SeeingEye.org: Proceeds from this annual event go directly toward fulfilling our mission to nurture the partnership between specially trained Seeing Eye ® dogs and people with vision loss. The online auction is made possible by generous individuals and businesses who donate items for bidding. Not only will you be supporting our mission, but you will also be showcasing your products and services to thousands of our supporters! The online bidding runs from May 30 through June 11, 2024, and when the auction is live it will be hosted at https://seeingeye.org/auction. Each item listing will include a detailed description, photographs, your company's logo, and a direct link to your webpage. Auction items range from jewelry, gift cards, dog toys, sports tickets, vacation stays and more! For additional information or to donate item(s), please contact us at: +1 (973) 525-1088 📱️ or auction@seeingeye.org 📧️.
Access Information News, the world's leading, not-for-profit weekly newsletter dedicated to access information, is proud to announce yet another significant milestone. Access Information News now serves more than 25,000 weekly readers. This milestone highlights the publication's ongoing dedication to supporting and educating access professionals, educators, and enthusiasts worldwide.
May 25, 2024
Mobility challenges can significantly impact an individual's ability to navigate daily life, especially for the elderly and those with physical disabilities. Mobility aids are essential for many, providing the necessary support to enhance personal independence and mobility. Among these aids, portable mobility scooters have gained considerable popularity, offering a blend of convenience, independence, and accessibility that traditional aids cannot match. This article explores the comprehensive benefits and key features of portable mobility scooters and provides guidance on selecting the right model to meet individual needs.
May 24, 2024
Do you have children and adults with special needs attending your church? Have you noticed a family with a child needing extra care and attention at church? Do you wonder what their lives are like and how you might could help? If you answered yes to any of these questions, let me encourage you to think, pray, and consider how you can serve and love these families in your midst. But where do I start? you may ask. Well, let me give you four things to consider.
Are there any workplace accommodations that will help you succeed in this role? This question, which may seem like one of many that a job seeker would come across, had a significant impact on neurodivergent individual David Thomason. David was participating in the onboarding process for Mentra, a hiring platform that uses AI to match neurodivergent job candidates with fulfilling careers, and the question made him feel seen and heard as he looked for his next role. He used Mentra to get matched with a great opportunity—which happened to be a position at Mentra as a software engineer. Now David brings his authentic self to work every day, helping other neurodivergent job candidates find their next great roles.
"The next product is Blindsight," Musk explained, "which will enable people who have lost both eyes or have no eyesight whatsoever to see... and this is directly interfacing with the optical processing areas of the brain." This groundbreaking technology," he added, "could potentially "address almost any brain or spine injury."
My final thoughts? There still exists those companies that are committed to real customer service. But at the same time there remains those employees who fail the test of proactive customer service! Just my two cents for today.
May 22, 2024
Disability rights advocate says she feels province has 'moved that goal.'
We hear almost daily about rapidly expanding AI capabilities and new assistive tech gadgets that can provide impressive visual interpretation. With all of the new tech advancements, does labeling still have a place in your accessibility toolbox? Don't underestimate the importance of accessible labels, especially talking labels that allow you to add detailed information. There are several important reasons why the accessible label is here to stay.
According to Google, users will be able to access what it described as "more detailed walking instructions" while navigating to places. With Google Lens and its screen-reading capability, people will be able to hear the name and categories of places around them — Google used ATMs and restaurants as examples — and know how far away they are from getting there.
Last August, I wrote an opinion piece for influential tech industry news site The Register, highlighting a significant issue affecting 250 million people worldwide: the lack of support for non-standard speech in Apple's voice recognition technology. Professional microphone set upThis challenge is faced by individuals with acquired or progressive conditions such as cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease, those recovering from strokes, and my own condition, muscular dystrophy.
Accountants often have a difficult time having their claim for disability benefits approved. Insurance companies consider the job of an accountant as sedentary, believing all it entails for an accountant to do the job is to sit at a desk for four hours a day. The disability insurance attorneys at Dell Disability Lawyers offer some tips accountants can use when submitting their disability insurance claims. We invite you to watch this video to learn more.
In March 2023, U.S. News & World Report surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults age 55 and older to learn how they are using assistive technologies in their homes and the ways they plan to use these devices to help them age in place. The overwhelming majority of respondents (93%) agreed that aging in place — "the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level," according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — was an important goal for them.
May 21, 2024
The team at Canopy has a compelling value proposition. The company sells lifestyle products for the home that it boasts are easy to use, craftily designed, and, in certain cases, dermatologist approved. Those attributes were thrust to the forefront on Tuesday, as Canopy announced the Handheld Filtered Showerhead. The company says the all-new device, which costs $150, is "dermatologist-recommended, easy-to-install, [and] designed to filter chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants, providing clean water that supports healthy skin and hair." In addition, Canopy says the new shower head also features a scalp massager, hydrates skin to be healthier, and comfortable levels of water pressure. But Canopy is just as proud of another attribute: accessibility.
Gadgets and toys with cutting-edge technology that cater for people with visual impairments are gaining traction in Japan, as an increasing number of firms are adopting inclusive designs that can be handled easily by many. Sony Corp. launched last year a digital camera that projects the subject captured by the device onto the user's retina via laser technology, allowing visually impaired people to see things though a viewfinder and take photos.
Spotify is making a significant move in the audiobook industry, solidifying its commitment by forming two new partnerships. The platform has recently inked deals with Bonnier Books UK and Blackstone Publishing, adding their extensive collections of vibrant, award-winning audio titles to our Audiobooks in Premium offer.
May 20, 2024
Rob Candelino, who settled into his perch in PetSafe's catbird seat in 2022, explained in a recent interview conducted over email that he feels "so honored" to have joined a company that treats pet care with the utmost compassion. The overarching goal of PetSafe, he told me, is an "inspiring purpose" of "[improving] lives [by bringing] joy to pets and their families." PetSafe sells a variety of products for cats and dogs, ranging from training aids to enclosures to toys and feeders and much more.
New changes to Disney's Disability Accessibility Service are now in effect. The program allows guests with a developmental disability who are unable to wait in long lines to book a return time for attractions.
Three quarters of people with sight loss have been given no advice or guidance on what emotional support could be available to them, the charity said.
Hello everyone. My name is Gareth Brown and I'm in 10th grade, currently 17 years old, and I'm really excited to start working on this Teens in Flight section of the Bold Blind Beauty website. It's going to be really cool. My blindness is septo-optic dysplasia, and basically I have light perception, but I can't see any shapes or shadows or colors or anything like that.
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Accessibility is unfortunately still an afterthought on many projects. User interaction and accessibility requirements are poorly documented, at best. Or forgotten, when handing over designs to developer teams. And fixing it later costs a LOT more than building it right to begin with. Great documentation helps teams implement accessibility requirements the right way. This is the text version of a talk, where I explain why, what and how designers can document different aspects of accessibility and user interactions requirements, to build better more inclusive products from the start.
Companies hoping to transform daily life for DeafBlind Americans came to Long Island to show off cutting-edge technology.
Elly Desmarchelier is a disability rights advocate, writer and public speaker who through her advocacy is determined to create positive change for the 1 in 5 Australians with a disability. For Pay Day, Elly shares her salary sacrifice regrets, a Mad Men-inspired furniture investment she stands by, and sheds light on the financial impact of living with a disability.
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Proceeds from this annual event go directly toward fulfilling our mission to nurture the partnership between specially trained Seeing Eye ® dogs and people with vision loss. The online auction is made possible by generous individuals and businesses who donate items for bidding. Not only will you be supporting our mission, but you will also be showcasing your products and services to thousands of our supporters! The online bidding runs from May 30, 2024 through June 11, 2024, and when the auction is live it will be hosted at https://seeingeye.org/auction. Each item listing will include a detailed description, photographs, your company's logo, and a direct link to your webpage. Auction items range from jewelry, gift cards, dog toys, sports tickets, vacation stays and more! For additional information or to donate item(s), please contact us at (973) 525-1088 📱️ or auction@seeingeye.org 📧️. Item donations should be received no later than April 12, 2024 and should be addressed to: The Seeing Eye Auction Team, 1 Seeing Eye Way, Morristown, NJ 07960. Thank you for your consideration.
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On Saturday, June 8th, the Technology User Group (TUG) is pleased to welcome Dr. Amy Bower, who will showcase her research with ocean currents. Dr. Bower is a senior scientist studying physical oceanography at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. She has been chasing ocean currents in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans for over 25 years, primarily by releasing acoustically tracked floats far below the sea surface. Legally blind since her mid-20s, Dr. Bower uses adaptive technology to continue her research.
Proceeds from this annual event go directly toward fulfilling our mission to nurture the partnership between specially trained Seeing Eye ® dogs and people with vision loss. The online auction is made possible by generous individuals and businesses who donate items for bidding. Not only will you be supporting our mission, but you will also be showcasing your products and services to thousands of our supporters! The online bidding runs from May 30, 2024 through June 11, 2024, and when the auction is live it will be hosted at https://seeingeye.org/auction. Each item listing will include a detailed description, photographs, your company's logo, and a direct link to your webpage. Auction items range from jewelry, gift cards, dog toys, sports tickets, vacation stays and more! For additional information or to donate item(s), please contact us at (973) 525-1088 📱️ or auction@seeingeye.org 📧️. Item donations should be received no later than April 12, 2024 and should be addressed to: The Seeing Eye Auction Team, 1 Seeing Eye Way, Morristown, NJ 07960. Thank you for your consideration.
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Join us for the first annual Blindness and Mental Health Summit! The Summit is the largest online gathering of organizations and consumers sharing information, resources, and services focusing on mental health in the blindness, low vision, and disability communities. It is 100% virtual and will have ASL interpreters. Providers will also be able to earn CE credit.
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Our first of its kind Remote Incident Manager has long since prided itself on providing unmatched remote desktop accessibility across both Windows and Mac. As we approach the anniversary of the Mac OS port of RIM's big reveal, we celebrate with present-day improvements! Among the many new features - voice conversations during unattended sessions (with target user consent), ability to install without admin on Windows, etc. one of our most exciting features for Mac support pros is the ability to view a list of running packages and installed apps on the target Mac! The excitement doesn't stop there, however. Remember our weekend support package? The price hasn't changed, but the unlimited weekend support time that comes with the package just saw an increase! Current and future weekend support subscribers can now provide unlimited support from 7:00 PM (according to local timezone) until 11:59 PM on Sunday! There's never been a better time to get in on the action!
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About: Backed by two decades of creating award-winning accessible cloud technologies for people with visual impairments, Pneuma Solutions is the global leader in accessible cloud-based solutions. Pneuma Solutions was founded by long-time accessibility developers Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell. For more information on their individual profiles, click on their respective bio pages. We're proud to be the first company to develop cloud-based accessibility at the network level. Our tools provide organizations, like yours, a way to deliver secure, accessible information right from your network or from our secure servers. You can provide your print disabled consumers, students, employees, and citizens with a multitude of accessible options. Additionally, we offer a suite of cloud-based applications to blind and print disabled consumers directly from our website. Our consumer products are designed to make the day-to-day lives of blind and print disabled individuals more accessible and simpler to manage. Access to information is not a privilege, it's a right. It's also your right to obtain affordable, accessible cloud solutions to serve your end user. When organizations like yours implement our tools, together we help make it a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Want to know more about how we can help you become more inclusive?
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About: Barrier-Free Canada/Canada Sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB) advocates for the Canadian Parliament to enact a strong and effective Canadians with Disabilities Act (CDA) to achieve a barrier-free Canada for all persons with disabilities.
To this end, BFC/CSB is seeking endorsements from national disability organizations to build a non-partisan community coalition. BFC/CSB would also like to identify point persons from these organizations to act as key contacts.
The steering committee of BFC/CSB has drafted a set of principles concerning a CDA that are drawn from the principles that underpin the provincial disability legislation in Ontario and Manitoba. A CDA is not meant to replace provincial disability legislation. It will complement such legislation and benefit Canadians living in provinces with and without provincial disability legislation. At this point in time, CNIB, March of Dimes Canada, Canadian Hearing Society and MS Society of Canada have endorsed the BFC/CSB principles and confirmed their support for the movement to enact a CDA. There is no individual or organizational charge for membership in BFC/CSB.
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We are happy to take referrals from anyone who is having significant challenges with their vision that cannot be improved with conventional correction glasses or medical treatment. Our online referral process provides a quick and easy way for you to request services, either for yourself, a family member, or a patient. We contact all new referrals to conduct an assessment.
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Your support is Vital, for over 90 years, people like you have helped Vision Ireland make Ireland a better place for those who are blind or vision impaired.
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We regularly deliver Technology Podcasts on topics that support you. Show content ranges from chats and debates about the latest Inclusive Tech, Meet the Team interviews, interviews with developers about their latest innovations, Tech Tips, and Seeing it Your Way interviews where we speak to Vision Ireland Service Users about how Technology has enabled them by breaking down barriers and leveling playing fields.
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Visit our 130+ Vision Ireland stores located across the country and shop for an extensive range of pre-loved quality clothing, accessories, and furniture. Vision Ireland is proud to play a part in promoting environmentally friendly practices through reusing and recycling. We've got something for everyone, you can transform your home and wardrobe for less while helping to fund our vital work around Ireland with people living with sight loss.
About: Formerly National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI), Vision Ireland's mission is to enable people who are blind and vision impaired to overcome the barriers that impede their independence and participation in society.
Inspired by the determination to overcome any obstacle, Vision Ireland transforms the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired to deliver tangible change to today's needs. We offer timely information and support, relevant technology and innovative programs to sustain those with a vision impairment in education, in the workplace, and in wider society.
The National Council for the Blind of Ireland, the country's leading sight loss charity serving the approximate 55,000 people who are blind or vision impaired to live confidently and independently.
Our suite of programs provides practical and emotional support, rehabilitation and opening pathways to education, employment, and full participation in community and public life. It means raising awareness to ensure children and adults with a significant sight loss have the same opportunities, rights, and choices as anyone else in society.
Vision Ireland works every day across the country with people of all ages, from young babies through to older members of our community. We provide services to approximately 7,000 people each year.
Often when a person learns that they or a loved one — a parent, child or partner — is losing their sight, they have a lot of questions and fears. They are faced with a new version of their life — one that initially seems limited and scary. Vision Ireland empowers those living with sight loss in several meaningful ways to enable them to continue living independent and fulfilling lives. Vision Ireland has a crucial role to play in creating a world without barriers for people with sight loss. We want to support, educate and change how people see sight loss in this country.
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Learn the basics of NVDA. From getting started with the program to customizing the speech to learning helpful shortcuts, Hadley's workshops have you covered.
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A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hadley relies on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations to fund its programs.
About: The mission of Hadley is to create personalized learning opportunities that empower adults with vision loss or blindness to thrive — at home, at work, and in their communities.
Founded in 1920 by William Hadley, an educator who lost his eyesight later in life, Hadley offers practical help, connection and support free of charge to anyone with a visual impairment, their families and professionals supporting them. With Hadley, you can discover new ways to do things that have become more difficult due to vision loss and connect with a network of peers who "get it." And you don't need to come to Hadley. Hadley's help comes to you; online, on the phone or through the mail.
Since relaunching in July 2020, more than 70,000 people have signed up with Hadley, registering more than 200,000 workshop interactions. And our workshops have 98% satisfaction ratings. We reach all 50 states and more than 100 countries. And more people learn braille from Hadley than from any other organization worldwide.
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Hadley's help conveniently meets learners where they are. Free of wait lists. Free of office visits. Free of charge.
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About: This half-hour weekly podcast and radio program discusses products, services and daily living tips for people with vision loss. It is available through radio reading services across North America, via several internet streaming services, and to everyone else as a podcast. To date, the show has been downloaded in all 50 states in the US and over 100 other countries on all the inhabited continents. Eyes On Success is hosted and produced by Peter Torpey and Nancy Goodman Torpey.
Each episode is basically a success story. Some are human stories of visually impaired people's accomplishments in academics, employment, sports or pastimes. Others are descriptions of adaptive aids that enable visually impaired people to achieve things. These include screen readers, magnifiers, navigation aids, and others. In all cases, the focus is on success.
Eyes On Success has been airing weekly since January 2011. Prior to January 2013 the name of the show was ViewPoints. Other than the name, nothing has changed.
Listening To Eyes On Success
You can listen to Eyes On Success on your smart home device by saying “play the Eyes On Success podcast”, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or listen on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, YouTube or your local radio reading service. Listeners can also follow the show on Facebook and X (Formerly Twitter).
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The purpose of Access Ready Inc. is to educate the public and private sectors of the importance of accessible information and communications technology to the future of all people regardless of ability.
To support this education by developing initiatives that promote policies that ensure the creation and maintenance of accessible technologies utilized for two way communications at all levels which allow for easy use by people with the widest range of abilities possible.
To develop employment and business opportunities for people with disabilities that support its educational activities in the field of information and communications technology and related areas.
To provide consulting and educational services to buyers, developers, and users of information and communications technology that promotes its highest and best use in society.
To promote the concept of a technologically accessible society which fosters:
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Phone: (727) 531-1000 📱️
About: Access Ready Inc. is a certified, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of Access Ready Inc., a nonprofit cross-disability rights advocacy organization, is to promote a policy of accessibility benefiting all people regardless of ability across information and communications technology utilized for two way communications.
The purpose of Access Ready Inc. is to educate the public and private sectors of the importance of accessible information and communications technology to the future of all people regardless of ability.
To support this education by developing initiatives that promote policies that ensure the creation and maintenance of accessible technologies utilized for two way communications at all levels which allow for easy use by people with the widest range of abilities possible.
To develop employment and business opportunities for people with disabilities that support its educational activities in the field of information and communications technology and related areas.
To provide consulting and educational services to buyers, developers, and users of information and communications technology that promotes its highest and best use in society.
To promote the concept of a technologically accessible society which fosters:
Freedom of expression, speech, and worship.
Freedom from fear, ignorance, and want.
Freedom from dishonesty, exclusion, and immorality.
Freedom of aspiration, invention, and inclusion.
What Technologies do you see in the market that are not accessible, but should be? What accessible technologies can you imagine that can make the lives of people with all kinds of disabilities better? We will advocate with developers to make existing technologies accessible on your behalf. We will advocate with developers to build new accessible technologies on your behalf. Give us your guidance and support. Your guidance charts our path toward what is most important. Your support funds our efforts on your behalf.
Sponsor Since: December 1st 2022 📅️
Website: https://accessready.org/ 🌐️
Email: info@accessready.org 📧️
Phone: (727) 531-1000 📱️
About: Access Ready Inc. is a certified, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of Access Ready Inc., a nonprofit cross-disability rights advocacy organization, is to promote a policy of accessibility benefiting all people regardless of ability across information and communications technology utilized for two way communications.
The purpose of Access Ready Inc. is to educate the public and private sectors of the importance of accessible information and communications technology to the future of all people regardless of ability.
To support this education by developing initiatives that promote policies that ensure the creation and maintenance of accessible technologies utilized for two way communications at all levels which allow for easy use by people with the widest range of abilities possible.
To develop employment and business opportunities for people with disabilities that support its educational activities in the field of information and communications technology and related areas.
To provide consulting and educational services to buyers, developers, and users of information and communications technology that promotes its highest and best use in society.
To promote the concept of a technologically accessible society which fosters:
Freedom of expression, speech, and worship.
Freedom from fear, ignorance, and want.
Freedom from dishonesty, exclusion, and immorality.
Freedom of aspiration, invention, and inclusion.
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Website: https://accessinformationnews.com/dearsponsor 🌐️
Phone: (855) 578-6660 📱️
Email: news@accessinformationnews.com 📧️
About: Founded in 2022, Access Information News is the world's leading not-for-profit access information news publication that reaches over 25,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. Subscribe here. Review the most recent issues here.
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➜ Access Information News Team
Distribution Since: 2022
As of November 7, 2022 the distribution of Access Information News is made possible by our Sponsors, our Supporters and Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd., a leading international provider of professionally outsourced marketing administration and consultation services.
Any time the Access Information News Publication carries less than its Sponsor limit, Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. donates the remaining dollars necessary to keep the publication running.
Please help us to support the ongoing distribution of this publication. Learn more today at: https://accessinformationnews.com/dearsponsor.
Volunteer Publisher Since: November 7, 2022
Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST/EDT) (GMT-5/GMT-4)
In addition to serving as Publisher for Access Information News Aaron also serves as Publisher for the Top Tech Tidbits Publication and is also the President and Senior Project Management Professional for Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.
As Publisher Aaron oversees the weekly distribution of Access Information News on behalf of Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.
Aaron also serves as a Volunteer Editor to Access Information News.
Aaron Di Blasi, PMP
Email: publisher@accessinformationnews.com 📧️
Toll-Free: +1 (855) 578-6660 📱️
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Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. 🌐
Innovative ideas. Solutions that perform.
Certified:
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Volunteer Editor Since: November 7, 2022
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST/MDT) (GMT-7/GMT-6)
In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News, John also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits Publication and is also an attorney-at-law specializing in long-term disability claims for blind and visually impaired persons.
John is also a long-time contractor and member of the Board of Trustees at Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.
John Hanlin, Esq.
Editorial Contributor (2022-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
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Editorial Contributor (2020-Present)
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Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. 🌐
Innovative ideas. Solutions that perform.
Volunteer Editor Since: November 7, 2022
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST/CDT) (GMT-6/GMT-5)
In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News, Jenna also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits Publication and runs her own advocacy foundation.
Jenna also serves as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) for Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.
Jenna's son was born blind and she is always seeking new and innovative ways to empower him through technology.
Jenna Lang, PMP
Editorial Contributor (2022-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
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Project Management Professional (2022 - Present)
Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. 🌐
Innovative ideas. Solutions that perform.
Volunteer Editorial Contributor Since: February 6, 2023
Location: Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Time Zone: Australia Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT) (GMT+10)
In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News, David also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits Publication and is also the National Commercial Assistive Technology Advisor for Vision Australia where he has worked since 1990. Over this time he has assisted people who are blind or vision impaired in their home, education, and work settings to take advantage of the benefits of using assistive and main stream technology.
David's regularly occurring activities are his weekly tech radio show, bi-monthly exploring tech webinars for Vision Australia, his iSee podcast when something of note grabs his attention, and the weekly Tech Monday chat sessions.
David Woodbridge
X (Formerly Twitter): @dwoodbridge
Mastodon: woody@dragonscave.space
iSee Podcast: https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com
Vision Australia Radio Talking Tech: https://omny.fm/shows/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio
Editorial Contributor (2023-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week's News in Access Information
Editorial Contributor (2023-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week's News in Access Technology
National Commercial Assistive Technology Advisor
(1990 - Present)
Vision Australia 🌐
Live the life you choose. We're here to support all Australians who are blind or have low vision.
Volunteer Editorial Contributor Since: January 9, 2024
Location: Benton City, WA
Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) (GMT-6/GMT-7)
In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News and Top Tech Tidbits, Vicki works as a Web Accessibility Specialist / IT Quality Assurance Tester at Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Vicki Walton
Editorial Contributor (2024-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week's News in Access Information
Editorial Contributor (2024-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
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Web Accessibility Specialist / IT Quality Assurance Tester
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges 🌐
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