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Access Information News for Monday, November 4, 2024 - Volume 987 ♿️
The Week's News in Access Information
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For many visually impaired persons, navigating with a white cane, where every step outside the door is more often than not a gamble, is never easy. On the other hand, thousands of persons living with visual impairment cannot afford basic life necessities, let alone the white cane.
Mary Pederson, whose son has lissencephaly, shares her experiences of raising a child with a rare neurological disorder, highlighting the challenges and the importance of raising awareness.
Braille Institute has launched a redesigned website optimized for accessibility, developed in collaboration with iFactory. The site conforms to WCAG 2.2 AA standards, with some features meeting AAA levels, and includes enhancements for screen readers, magnifiers, and custom font tools. This initiative aims to provide a seamless, user-friendly experience, reflecting Braille Institute's commitment to inclusivity for individuals experiencing vision loss.
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined American Airlines $50 million for multiple violations involving inadequate assistance to passengers with disabilities, including unsafe practices that led to injuries.
My final thoughts? I do not think that we would want to find out if Canada is fully prepared to meet the needs of Canadians with disabilities come the next emergency! We need to take the lessons learned from the Arrive Can app disaster and fix things now!
November 4, 2024 📅️
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November 2, 2024 📅️
Thomson Reuters' accessibility team, led by Pete Bossley, has collaborated with Reuters to create a fully accessible 2024 election map. Designed to ensure equal access to election data for users with disabilities, the map features keyboard navigation, screen reader announcements, and WCAG-compliant font sizes, colors, and patterns. Feedback from the community is encouraged for future enhancements.
Tesla's upcoming Model Y refresh will enhance dog-friendly features, including a redesigned third row and improvements in ride and interior comfort. The Model Y joins a trend of vehicles designed with canine needs in mind, with features like Tesla's “dog mode” and other adaptations to create a safe, comfortable space for pets.
My final thoughts? I am personally concerned and with a rapidly aging population! Canada needs to increase its commitment and efforts to take care of our aging citizens!
November 1, 2024 📅️
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Here Dr. Kirk Adams explores the vital role family caregivers play in supporting visually impaired individuals toward professional success, particularly within inclusive corporate environments. He highlights how caregivers foster resilience, self-advocacy, and adaptability — key skills that help visually impaired employees thrive. This foundational support, he argues, aligns closely with corporate inclusivity goals, as caregivers help individuals navigate job searches, understand workplace rights, and advocate for necessary accommodations. Dr. Adams calls on corporations to recognize and involve family caregivers as allies in inclusivity initiatives, noting that caregivers bring valuable insights into the unique needs of visually impaired employees, ultimately strengthening diversity efforts. He suggests corporations can support caregivers through outreach programs, open communication channels, and flexible scheduling policies. The resulting benefits include a more empathetic corporate culture, improved retention rates, and greater employee satisfaction. Dr. Adams concludes by urging corporations to view caregivers as essential partners in creating inclusive workplaces and expresses gratitude for their transformative impact on both individual lives and workplace dynamics.
Aira has launched its visual interpreting service at all Walmart locations in California, Texas, and Florida, providing free, on-demand assistance to enhance accessibility. Through the Aira app, shoppers can connect with visual interpreters for in-store support, making tasks such as locating items, navigating checkout, and selecting products more accessible to blind and low-vision customers.
Publisher (Di Blasi): Special thanks to Ms. Becca and Ada for this contribution.
Stephanie Spillmann: Making college accessible for visually impaired students requires comprehensive support, including orientation and mobility training, assistive technology, and dedicated services from campus disability offices. Key strategies include adaptive learning materials, accessible navigation aids, and campus-wide awareness to ensure visually impaired students can fully participate and succeed in college.
October 31, 2024 📅️
The European Space Agency's recruitment of its first disabled astronaut, John McFall, is a milestone toward inclusivity, yet significant barriers remain for disabled individuals in space travel. Addressing these challenges will require redesigning training programs, developing adaptive space suits and equipment, and implementing policies that prioritize inclusivity and accessibility at every level.
For people who are blind or have low vision, missing out on facial expressions can lead to a disconnect in social interactions. New AI-driven tools, such as Envision Glasses, are now providing real-time descriptions of facial emotions, making it easier for blind users to interpret others' expressions and feel more connected in conversations.
This advice column explores strategies for supporting neurodivergent colleagues by balancing empathy with accountability. By involving neurodivergent employees in identifying accommodations and implementing solutions, workplaces can foster both inclusivity and productivity while avoiding the pitfalls of enabling underperformance.
During the Donbas Media Forum, UNESCO led discussions on making media accessible for people with disabilities, advocating for inclusive editorial policies to support Ukraine's post-war reconstruction efforts.
The Association of Research Libraries promotes 'born-accessible' digital publishing, aligned with updated ADA Title II standards, to ensure students with disabilities gain equal access to academic resources.
Facing medallion debt and costly compliance requirements, many New York City taxi drivers struggle to meet the new TLC mandate for wheelchair-accessible vehicles, highlighting financial strains in the industry.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to add more wheelchair-accessible seating and companion spaces at Wrigley Field, ensuring better accessibility for fans following a federal consent decree.
Despite growing advocacy and federal fines, airlines have resisted improvements for passengers with disabilities, who face ongoing issues with accessibility and care of mobility devices during air travel.
October 30, 2024 📅️
The Foglia Residences, the nation's first apartment complex designed specifically for blind and visually impaired individuals, has opened in Chicago's Illinois Medical District. Developed in partnership with the Chicago Lighthouse, the nine-story building features high-contrast interiors and Amazon Alexa assistants in all 76 units to enhance accessibility and support independent living.
The MBTA's new Green Line 'supercars' prototype, with features like low-floor entrances and wheelchair-accessible spaces, was unveiled in Boston, drawing feedback from riders on the proposed accessibility improvements.
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Motability Foundation have formed a three-year partnership to develop accessible travel solutions for individuals with sight loss. By combining expertise, they aim to leverage assistive technology and involve stakeholders in co-designing transport innovations that enable more independent journeys.
Advocates gathered at Atlanta City Hall urging the city to improve sidewalk infrastructure for individuals with mobility challenges, highlighting intersections with high pedestrian injury rates as areas of concern.
Denver Public Schools introduced its first ADA-accessible and inclusive playground, an initiative led by students at the Denver Center for International Studies to ensure playground access for all children.
Visit Quad Cities has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, using sunflower decals to discreetly indicate to visitors with non-visible disabilities that they can request additional support if needed.
New research reveals that individuals with blindness or low vision in the U.S. face an additional $7,000 in annual living costs, highlighting the economic barriers that limit accessibility and independence.
As Europe considers through-ticketing for cross-border rail travel, accessibility has become a key focus, with discussions underway to create a more unified and accessible rail network across the EU.
MP Taylor Bachrach criticized the Canadian Minister of Transportation for inadequate accessibility on airlines, citing incidents where passengers with disabilities have faced severe mistreatment on Canadian flights.
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded nearly $2 million in grants to fund four Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Programs, aimed at expanding financial resources for people with disabilities and older adults. The programs will offer low-interest loans, interest buy-downs, and lease-to-own options to improve access to AT devices, with each project emphasizing consumer control and tailored financial education.
October 29, 2024 📅️
A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health and Visual Impairment calls for a government-led disability employment strategy to address employer biases and improve workplace adaptations for blind and partially sighted individuals. Recommendations include mandated accessibility standards, enhanced employer support, and comprehensive training to foster inclusivity and enable blind and partially sighted people to achieve their full potential in the workforce.
Osgoode Hall, a National Historic Site in Canada, faces challenges in accessibility for individuals with mobility impairments, highlighting the complexities of adapting historic architecture to meet modern accessibility standards.
Nova Scotia has issued recommendations aimed at improving workplace accessibility, focusing on reducing employment barriers for individuals with disabilities in recruitment, retention, and workplace accommodations.
Audiobook sales in the United States have outpaced e-book sales for the first time, with digital audiobook revenue up 38.8% in August and 26.8% year-to-date. Despite a decline in physical audio formats, the digital audio segment's growth signals a shift in consumer preferences within digital publishing.
Delta has introduced a redesigned in-flight map that prioritizes accessibility, featuring high-contrast visuals, a color-blind friendly palette, larger text, and voice narration (planned for future updates). This innovation, currently rolling out on 650 aircraft, was created with input from Delta's Advisory Board on Disability, setting a new standard for inclusive travel experiences.
October 28, 2024 📅️
Sheila Berman's experience at a Brooklyn police precinct highlights the lack of accessibility for people with mobility challenges, as NYPD precincts continue to lag in implementing accessibility measures.
Massachusetts is creating a working group to assess and improve hiking trail accessibility, with members who have lived experiences of disability to guide more inclusive trail designs.
Electric vehicle chargers in Seattle now serve communities historically marginalized, with a rentable wheelchair-accessible EV available at Estelita's Library, promoting access to green technology at affordable rates.
Project 2025, a policy plan from the Heritage Foundation, is projected to severely impact disabled Americans, potentially threatening critical protections as the disability community grows due to aging, long COVID, and other factors.
Louisiana's Attorney General, Liz Murrill, joined other states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, challenging the constitutionality of disability protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The stage show 'Can I Get an Underground Location and a Mythical Creature?' by Improverished is adding an accessibility advisor to enhance inclusion for audiences with disabilities in its upcoming sixth season.
David Lyons-Black, an expert in accessible travel, shifted his focus after becoming a wheelchair user due to encephalitis, dedicating his 25+ year career to making travel accessible for those with limited mobility.
Wales is enhancing accessibility through the use of mobility scooters, empowering individuals with limited mobility to engage more fully in daily life and fostering inclusivity across communities.
A multidisciplinary team has been appointed to oversee accessibility improvements in Herefordshire schools, with a focus on creating inclusive learning environments for students with special educational needs from 2025 to 2027.
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley seeks feedback on the city's accessibility transportation services, acknowledging the ongoing need for effective, on-demand solutions amid a growing aging population.
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In this article, Nanjiba addresses common misconceptions about blind people using smartphones, highlighting the wide range of accessibility features on iOS and Android that enable visually impaired users to navigate technology independently. This post underscores the need for greater public awareness around accessibility and challenges stereotypes about vision impairment.
Started in 2017, Treat Accessibly seeks to make Halloween inclusive by enabling children with disabilities to participate in trick-or-treating, inspired by a family's efforts to make their home accessible for a neighbor in a wheelchair.
A new study led by Dr. Maggie Sibley suggests that certain individuals with ADHD manage best under high-stress conditions, providing insights into the varied impacts of ADHD on adults.
Heather Thompson, among many Canadians with disabilities, calls for increased support through the Canada Disability Benefit, which aims to alleviate poverty for individuals unable to pursue personal and career goals due to financial constraints.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has announced new measures to enhance accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers, addressing the challenges of catching gate announcements in noisy environments.
The Solon-based charity, led by Natalie Wardega, has adapted around 22,000 toys over 25 years to make them accessible for children with disabilities, allowing them to activate toys through external switches.
The Alberta government has released an updated accessibility design guide aimed at aiding architects, city planners, and the public in creating more accessible spaces, though it stops short of implementing new building rules.
The Chan family in Spruce Grove highlights the challenges of building accessible homes, sharing their experience with the financial and bureaucratic barriers they faced while transforming their garage to meet accessibility needs.
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Presenter: David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer and User Experience Practice Manager. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination based on their disability and ensures equal access to all areas of public life. However, the ADA was introduced at a time when the web was in its infancy and, consequently, there has been debate and disagreement over how or whether ADA requirements apply to the ever-evolving digital world. Thankfully, after many years of effort, earlier this year the Department of Justice published technical requirements for web content and mobile apps under Title II of the ADA — which applies to all state and local government services. What does this mean for you? TPGi's David Sloan is here to help. Join us and explore ADA's Title II rule on accessibility of web content and mobile apps — which organizations and what kind of digital assets the rule applies to, what the requirements are, and how your organization can effectively implement a strategy for meeting the requirements when building and maintaining digital assets.
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We would like to invite you to attend our Braille eMotion Webinar to learn about what makes this 40-Cell Smart Braille Display top of the line! Please register ahead of time and find the details below. This webinar will be followed by a live Q&A where you will have a chance to get your questions answered. We are so excited to see you there, as we know how informative and impactful these webinars can be! There is so much to unpack with this new 40-Cell Smart Braille Display, the Braille eMotion, that we are certain you will be left blown away. This announcement applies only to the English/ North American firmware. Those from other nations should contact their regional dealer for information on updates that apply to your language and region.
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Networking gives job seekers ways to develop connections with professionals in their field and to learn more of the everyday details of jobs. Attend this career webinar on building and using networking in the job search process. This webinar is led by two Career Development professionals Lori Scharff, APH connect and Cheryl Cumings, Lighthouse Workforce Development Manager. ASL Interpreters will be available. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please reach out to WorkForceDevelopment@lhblind.org 📧️ if you have any questions or need assistance registering for this event.
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Presenter: Charlie Pike, Director of Platform Success. Accessibility testing is often focused on compliance with standards rather than ensuring a smooth experience for end users. This webinar examines how to develop and harness user journeys to connect directly with users and to better understand the challenges they face. The session will look at types of user journeys, and how to convert them into test plans for evaluating websites and applications. It includes a live demonstration using JAWS Inspect and the ARC Toolkit, together with automated testing in the ARC platform.
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The 16th Annual Dining in the Dark! Sunday Nov 17th, 2024 | 4PM-8PM. West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd. Tickets $125 pp. Join us for an experience like no other! Come have dinner in complete darkness. •Delicious 3-course dinner served by the PBSO SWAT Team who will be wearing night-vision goggles. Inspiring guest speaker, music & entertainment, silent auction, cash bar. Dining in the Dark helps to raise funds for educational, therapeutic, vision and support services for individuals of all ages who are blind and visually impaired. These specialized services empower people with vision loss to lead active, independent and successful lives. FOCB. is a non-profit organization established in 2003 & provides FREE programs, services, and classes to more than 48,000 blind residents in Palm Beach County.
As a movement, digital accessibility has never been as powerful or impactful as it is today. We are at an amazing inflection point that will define the future of inclusion across the globe. All of us at Deque are so honored to be a part of this mission, and we are incredibly excited to announce that the fifth annual axe-con conference will return next year on February 25-27, 2025! Axe-con is the world's largest digital accessibility conference. Last year, over 30,000 people registered to attend, representing more than 12,000 organizations. We hosted over 75 expert presenters, and today, we're elated to announce our first 2025 keynote speaker, Alice Wong! Alice Wong is a disabled activist, writer, editor, and community organizer. She is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture. Alice's activism has been celebrated by Time Magazine and Marie Claire, and her 2022 memoir was one of USA Today's “Must-Read” books. Alice is the recipient of multiple awards, was named a Disability Futures fellow by the Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and was appointed by President Barack Obama to be a member of the National Council on Disability.
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Based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Access Ready is committed to providing adaptive equipment, restoring independence and dignity to those affected. Many lost vital devices that help them communicate, work, and live independently.
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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.
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The APH ConnectCenter and NSITE have partnered to update the Job Seeker's Toolkit, an accessible, self-paced, free online training course. The Toolkit includes five sections covering self-awareness, career exploration tools, the preliminary employment process, the interview, and maintaining employment. We are bringing the Job Seeker's Toolkit to a larger audience and in a Learning Management System format for today's learners, at no cost. Visit APHCareerConnect.org to get started with the Job Seekers Toolkit today.
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Recent changes in macOS Sequoia have created some challenges for our Remote Accessibility Module, which allows seamless assistance without revealing the technician's disability. Due to changes in how VoiceOver settings are managed in macOS Sequoia, visually impaired technicians may experience issues that disrupt their ability to perform tasks discreetly. We've identified these problems and are working with Apple to find a long-term solution, but we need your help to make sure this issue is prioritized. If you've experienced difficulties using RIM on Sequoia, we encourage you to contact Apple's Accessibility department — accessibility@apple.com — and politely but firmly advocate the prioritization of an API that allows for safe, controlled adjustments to VoiceOver. Together, we can push for better accessibility and maintain the tools that empower visually impaired professionals, while fully preserving their dignity by preventing non-consensual disclosure of disability.
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The store offers a wide range of over seventy-five magnifiers, talking items, large print products, special lights, electronic aids, Braille items, glare control solutions and More.
A key figure in the company's story is Murphy, Deborah's Golden Retriever and original CEO, "Canine Executive Officer," who was the store's mascot and greeter for 15 years. Today, Jeffrey, another Golden Retriever trained as a service dog, serves as the CFO, "Canine Fun Officer," delighting customers and supporting Deborah.
Deborah's journey into vision rehabilitation was inspired by her grandmother's experience with macular degeneration, sparking her passion to make vision aids accessible. She continues to advocate for and educate those living with vision disabilities, both locally and internationally.
Magnifiers & More is committed to helping people improve their quality of life through practical solutions and compassionate support.
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About: Innosearch is an all-in-one shopping platform augmented with a cutting-edge AI-powered shopping assistant. This innovative feature mimics the experience of shopping in real life by allowing you to interact with the assistant using natural language. It aggregates millions of products from top US online retailers, bringing them directly to you. With this advanced generative AI, Innosearch offers personalized product recommendations, highlights the best deals, and provides comprehensive information including reviews, total prices, shipping options, and more. Innosearch delivers a seamless end-to-end shopping experience, eliminating the need to search and browse in multiple tabs across retailers.
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About: Aira's mission is to remove barriers and make the world more accessible with visual interpreting.
We provide a live, human-to-human professional assistance service, an accommodation or productivity tool, that enhances independence by delivering on-demand, skilled and reliable visual interpreting for just about any task. Using the powerful combination of a camera and the Aira app on someone's device of 'choice', a professionally-trained agent will assist by visually interpreting what is in the camera's view or on screen, from describing to reading, from explaining to navigating - just about anything, safely and securely. Aira supports a growing range of devices including smart and tactile button phones, desktop computers and soon, wearables.
Whether you are involved in the work of business, the work of school or the work of life, Aira enhances everyday efficiency, engagement, and independence. Used by employees and customers of hundreds of organizations including airports, banks, the largest software companies, financial firms, retailers and universities, we invite you to join the community, access the Aira app today and try it for free.
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Join us for another inspiring episode of the Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show!
📅️ Date: November 14, 2024
🕛️ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
📍️ Where: Live Stream Virtual Event
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from integrity-based leaders in:
👉️ Disability-Owned Businesses
👉️ Corporate Supplier Diversity
👉️ Disability Advocacy
👉️ Disabled Entrepreneurship
👉️ Assistive Technology Innovation
Dr. Kirk Adams, former CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind, and Sean Callagy, founder of Unblinded Sales Mastery, will host an engaging discussion on disability inclusion and innovative business practices.
This monthly event brings together visionaries who believe in creating collaborative solutions and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities.
Tune in to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and be part of the conversation shaping a more inclusive future!
To watch the show visit: https://drkirkadams.com/webinars/heart/. We post each show here shortly after it airs live.
To attend this, or a future show, please send your request for information to: heart@drkirkadams.com.com 📧️.
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About: Hello, and welcome to the Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show.
About: Dr. Kirk Adams is a visionary leader, transformative speaker, and lifelong advocate for disability inclusion. With over three decades of experience in advancing accessibility and creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, Dr. Adams has become a powerful force for change in the areas of leadership, accessibility, and inclusion. His journey — from navigating vision loss as a young child to becoming a recognized thought leader in disability empowerment — uniquely equips him to help organizations understand, integrate, and champion inclusive practices that benefit all.
Dr. Adams is a highly sought-after speaker, known for his engaging and thought-provoking keynotes on disability inclusion, accessible leadership, and the power of resilience. He has spoken at numerous national and international conferences, including corporate seminars, public policy forums, and industry events, where his personal story and professional insights have inspired leaders to rethink their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion. His passion lies in empowering organizations to create environments where every individual — regardless of ability — can thrive.
As a speaker, Dr. Adams brings authenticity, warmth, and a depth of experience that resonates with audiences from all backgrounds. He understands that true leadership is about more than just policy; it's about creating cultural shifts that value each person's unique contributions. Whether he is addressing a Fortune 500 company, a non-profit, or a community group, Dr. Adams' message is clear: inclusion benefits everyone, and together we can build a world where opportunity is accessible to all.
Dr. Adams currently resides in Seattle, Washington, where he continues his advocacy work, builds strategic partnerships, and enjoys life with his family. He is proud to be a part of the movement towards a more inclusive future — one conversation at a time.
See how Donna can help kids with disabilities and young adults transition more smoothly to a daunting adult world. No need to be afraid to travel this path!
Sponsor Since: November 10, 2023 📅️
Website: https://barrierfreecanada.org/ 🌐️
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.
Please contact Donna Jodhan, Founder of Barrier-Free Canada, at info@barrierfreecanada.org 📧️ with any questions or to express your organization's support and identify a key contact.
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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.
Hadley is a proud partner of the National Eye Institute and the National Eye Health Education Program.
Hadley's help conveniently meets learners where they are. Free of wait lists. Free of office visits. Free of charge.
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Sponsor Since: August 21, 2023 📅️
Website: https://www.eyesonsuccess.net/ 🌐️
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).
Connecting with Eyes On Success
Email: To contact us with questions, comments or suggestions for future shows send an e-mail to hosts@EyesOnSuccess.net 📧️.
Weekly Announcements: If you would like to receive weekly announcements of upcoming episodes, you can join our low traffic "announcements only" list by sending an e-mail to: EyesOnSuccess+subscribe@GoogleGroups.com 📧️.
Email Forum: If you would like to connect with other listeners and share your thoughts about what you've heard on the show, you can join our listener email forum by sending an email to: EOS_Discuss+Subscribe@GoogleGroups.com 📧️
Help Access Ready, Inc. support people with disabilities after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Access Ready is committed to providing adaptive equipment, restoring independence and dignity to those affected. Many lost vital devices that help them communicate, work, and live independently.
Donations will go toward repairing or replacing this equipment, ensuring people can regain normalcy after the disaster. Every contribution directly aids recovery efforts.
Since 2018, Access Ready has promoted accessible technology, led by CEO Douglas George Towne.
Your support can make a real difference. Donate Now — be a lifeline for those in need.
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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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About: Founded in 2022, Access Information News is the world's leading not-for-profit access information news publication that reaches over 29,000 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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In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News John also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits and AI-Weekly newsletters 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.
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In addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News Jenna also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits and AI-Weekly newsletters 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.
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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.
In the last seventeen years, he has also been involved with evaluating technology for use by people who are blind or vision impaired covering both low and high tech equipment (including Microsoft, Samsung, Google, Amazon, and Apple). David is also one of the key spokespersons for Vision Australia relating to technology.
He has been an Apple Ambassador for Apple Australia since 2009 with a group of other Ambassadors / Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE)'s covering the range of Apple's Accessibility solutions throughout Australia.
David produces a range of podcasts (since 2011) covering Apple and other technologies which are distributed on his own podcast (http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com). In addition, he also has a regular Talking Tech program (since 2013) which can be heard every Tuesday at 4:30 Eastern Summer Time on Vision Australia Radio Melbourne (available online) or via https://omny.fm/shows/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio
David also runs a weekly Tech Monday where people can chat about assistive and main stream technology, share information, and any tips and tricks.
David lost his sight when he was 8 years old and had to learn Braille. Since then, he completed high school, went to Sydney University receiving a Social Work degree, spent 4 years drug and alcohol counselling, and then moved into his current job.
As a person who is blind, David believes that as a user of the technology that he recommends to others, that he is well situated to look at the strengths and shortcomings of the assistive technology that he comes across in both his professional and personal life, in particular, mainstream technology that is accessible.
In addition to his weekly contributions to Access Information News and Top Tech Tidbits, 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.
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