‘Don’t write me off because I’m in a wheelchair’: Manchester Arena survivor takes on Kilimanjaro
Martin Hibbert, who was 5 metres from the deadly explosion, is now tackling Africa’s highest mountain It was a month after the Manchester Arena attack when Martin Hibbert learned the…
Working with Sign Language Interpreters – Peatworks
Working with Sign Language Interpretersadmin2022-01-04T15:13:00+00:00 Working with Sign Language Interpreters Attendees who are deaf or hard of hearing may require sign language interpreters to provide ASL or other sign language…
Test your app's accessibility | Android Developers
Android Developers Docs Guides Test your app's accessibility Testing for accessibility lets you experience your app from the perspective of your users and find usability issues that you might otherwise…
Audio Technology Helps Blind People Follow Australian Open Tennis
What Does a Forehand Winner Sound Like? Clink, Blip-Blip-Blip! At the Australian Open tennis tournament, new technology is translating the movement of the ball into sounds to help blind and…
A New Coalition Amplifies Disability Culture in the Music Industry
Music|A New Coalition Amplifies Disability Culture in the Music Industry https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/20/arts/music/rampd-disability-culture-music-industry.html Give this article Share Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story A New…
Financial Planning for People With Chronic Diseases
Business|When a Diagnosis Demands a Long-Term Money Strategy https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/14/business/chronic-illness-financial-planning.html Fred Schwartz, 52, who has multiple sclerosis, manages his health and finances with a combination of public and private help. Credit…Bryan…
ADP Settlement Offers Framework for Future Digital-Accessibility Agreements – WSJ
ADP Settlement Offers Framework for Future Digital-Accessibility Agreements Human-resources software company entered structured negotiations with nonprofit LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired after it sued in 2020 Some software…
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NYC Gallery Displays Works By Artists With Special Needs
A Manhattan gallery known for displaying works by world-famous names is hosting a rare exhibit by a unique group of relative unknowns: artists with autism and other special needs. The…
Could A Video Game Help Reduce Autism Symptoms?
New research suggests that a balance-training video game could not only lead to improvements in posture for teens with autism, but it could also reduce symptoms of the developmental disability.…
United Spinal Fights for Increased Funding for the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems
Take action now before the latest extension on federal spending levels runs out on February 18. Urge your Congressional members to support increased funding for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems. To
Making Sure Everyone Can Use Your Web-based eRecruiting Tools – Peatworks
Making Sure Everyone Can Use Your Web-based eRecruiting ToolsLauren Rabb2021-01-06T13:30:19+00:00 Making Sure Everyone Can Use Your Web-based eRecruiting Tools This tip sheet describes some common accessibility issues faced by people…
Evinced CEO Navin Thadani Talks His Startup’s Growth, Accessibility Awareness, More In New Interview
Edit Story Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Evinced CEO Navin Thadani Talks His Startup’s Growth, Accessibility Awareness, More In New Interview Steven Aquino Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their…
Tough Choices: People with Disabilities Face Housing Crisis
Print This Post Tough Choices: People with Disabilities Face Housing Crisis FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail By Mary O’Byrne, Esq., and Stephen W. Dale, Esq. This is the first in a series of articles…
As More Deaf People Are Seen on TV, Others Want to Be Heard – The New York Times
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Buying Accessible eRecruiting Technology: The Search is On – Peatworks
Buying Accessible eRecruiting Technology: The Search is OnLauren Rabb2021-01-06T13:40:39+00:00 Buying Accessible eRecruiting Technology: The Search is On Decide whether custom products or commercial-off-the-shelf software is for you. In the eRecruiting…
The American Rescue Plan Act: Utilization of Federal Funds to Bolster Employment Supports for Persons with Disabilities – Disability Employment Policy
Posted on January 21, 2022February 3, 2022 by Dina Klimkina The American Rescue Plan Act: Utilization of Federal Funds to Bolster Employment Supports for Persons with Disabilities By Rachel Wright,…
UGC asks all universities to provide assistive devices to visually challenged students
Home UGC asks all universities to provide assistive devices to visually challenged students UGC asks all universities to provide assistive devices to visually challenged students UGC asks all universities to…
The Climate Crisis Affects People With Disabilities In Unusual Ways. Why? – Inventiva
HealthEconomyThe climate crisis affects people with disabilities in unusual ways. Why? nishi Send an email 1 day ago 0 463 4 minutes read Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit…
Web Design and Development – Peatworks
Web Design and Developmentadmin2021-01-06T12:16:42+00:00 Web Design and Development Hopefully it’s clear that your IT department should receive targeted training in web accessibility. If you are using a content management system…
News & Publications | American Foundation for the Blind
News & Publications The American Foundation for the Blind is dedicated to promoting awareness of the latest research, resources, and news in the blindness field. Read the latest AFB Focus…
AFB100 | American Foundation for the Blind
100 Years of Impact AFB advocates for better policies that promote accessibility, equity, and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired. Join us in creating a culture of…
Special Needs Awareness Observance Calendar – Special Needs Resource and Training Blog
Special Needs Awareness Observance Calendar Annual awareness observances are sponsored by federal, health and non-profit organizations. Awareness campaigns serve the purpose of informing and educating people on a certain causes.…
Assistive tech startup led by former NASA engineer uses an AI 'parrot' to help people with …
Now, he's developing tech to help people with disability have more independence. The company he founded, Parrots Inc., makes an AI-powered product …