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1.) Top 5 Most Clicked News Articles From Last Week 📊️
A.) S. Lebanon Woman Works To Increase Awareness Of ADA Accessibility Issues | LebTown.com | January 9, 2025
Beth McKelvie, a wheelchair user since a 2019 accident, is advocating for greater ADA compliance in businesses to eliminate accessibility barriers and promote inclusivity.
B.) Disabled York Voters Urged To Join Polling Station Access Review | BBC.com | January 8, 2025
York’s City Council is calling for disabled voters to participate in a review of polling station accessibility, aiming to enhance inclusivity in the voting process following recent boundary changes.
C.) Meta Ends Diversity Programs Before Trump’s Inauguration | WashingtonPost.com | January 10, 2025
Meta Platforms has announced the termination of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing the term’s contentious nature and recent legal shifts. This move aligns with other corporations adjusting DEI policies in response to conservative pressures and legal decisions.
D.) Accessibility Habits Everyone Should Live By | MyBlurredWorld.com | January 5, 2025
This guide offers practical tips for fostering accessibility and inclusivity, including adding ALT text to images, creating accessible documents, incorporating video descriptions, ensuring good color contrast, and asking for accessibility requirements. By adopting these habits, individuals can help create a more inclusive society and empower people with disabilities.
E.) APH Secures $10 Million Grant To Advance Employment Opportunities Using The Monarch For Individuals Who Are Blind Or Low Vision | APH.org | January 9, 2025
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has received a five-year, $10 million federal grant from the Department of Education to evaluate and enhance the Monarch, an assistive braille device, aiming to improve employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
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7.) Civil Rights Movements: Intertwined Paths Toward Justice and Inclusion | Dr. Kirk Adams | DrKirkAdams.com | January 20, 2024
In this insightful article, Dr. Adams explores how Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy influenced the disability rights movement, the women’s movement, and broader civil rights struggles. Learn about the power of intersectionality, universal design, and coalition-building in achieving justice and inclusion.
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8.) Podcast: Glaucoma Questions, Concerns, And Answers | Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Experts | HadleyHelps.org | January 18, 2025
In this episode of ‘Hadley Presents,’ glaucoma specialist Dr. Jullia Rosdahl from the Duke Eye Center discusses common questions about glaucoma, including its risk factors and treatment options. The conversation aims to spread awareness about glaucoma screening and provide valuable information for those already affected by the condition.
9.) Which Federal Party Is Committed To Protecting The Rights Of Seniors And Canadians With Disabilities? | Donna Jodhan | BarrierFreeCanada.org | January 18, 2025
As Canada approaches its next federal election, concerns arise regarding which political party is genuinely committed to upholding the rights of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Despite the enactment of the Accessible Canada Act in 2019, issues such as lenient penalties for non-compliance and prolonged implementation timelines persist. The article questions the dedication of major parties, including the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP, in addressing these challenges and delivering tangible results for vulnerable populations.
January 17, 2025 📅️
10.) WRBH.org Relaunches As A Global Resource For The Visually Impaired | BigEasyMagazine.com | January 17, 2025
WRBH 88.3 FM, the nation’s only full-time reading radio service on the FM dial, has launched a redesigned website at WRBH.org. The new site is modern, user-friendly, and offers resources for supporters, volunteers, and the visually impaired community.
January 16, 2025 📅️
11.) Seeing A Different Way: An Art Installation Sheds Light On What It’s Like To Be Visually Impaired | BrownAlumniMagazine.com | January 16, 2025
Daniel Solomon ’26, legally blind since birth, collaborated with Zoe Goldemberg ’27 and Rishika Kartik ’26 to create ‘The Blind Urban Subject,’ a public art installation on Thayer Street. The project features a modified tower viewer simulating four common eye diseases, aiming to raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about visual impairments.
12.) US Detergent Company Incorporates Navigation Tech On Packaging For Low Vision Access | PackagingInsights.com | January 16, 2025
US-based laundry detergent brand All Free Clear has announced the implementation of NaviLens navigation technology on its packaging to assist individuals with blindness and low vision.
13.) Live Audio Description For Presidential Inauguration On Monday, January 20 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time | NBCNews.com | January 16, 2025
NBC News will provide live coverage of the presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump and JD Vance on Monday, January 20, from Washington, D.C. The broadcast, featuring audio description from Descriptive Video Works, will begin at 10:00 AM ET and continue until approximately 4:00 PM ET. The event will be covered by anchors Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie, Kristen Welker, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Tom Llamas, Hallie Jackson, and Peter Alexander. Musical performances will include Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, and Christopher Macchio.
14.) Historic Bronx Subway Station Gets Makeover And Is Now ADA-Accessible | BXTimes.com | January 16, 2025
The MTA has unveiled the newly remodeled Westchester Square — East Tremont Avenue station, now fully ADA-accessible with new elevators and upgraded stairways, improving transit accessibility for all New Yorkers.
15.) Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson To Host Liverpool City Region Accessible Tourism Event | LiverpoolCityRegion-ca.gov.uk | January 16, 2025
Paralympian and disability rights advocate Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson will host the 2025 Liverpool City Region for All forum, bringing together experts and businesses to improve accessibility in the region’s visitor economy.
16.) Perth Mum Calls For Rental Listings To Display Accessibility Information | ABC.net.au | January 16, 2025
Jaylea Johnstone is advocating for rental listings to include accessibility details after struggling to find suitable housing for her son, who has cerebral palsy and requires level access and an accessible bathroom.
17.) Deaf Entrepreneur’s Mission To Make Tech More Accessible | BusinessCloud.co.uk | January 16, 2025
David Butler, a deaf entrepreneur and founder of Pennine Consultancy Ltd, is dedicated to making technology more accessible by developing innovative assistive solutions to remove workplace barriers for people with disabilities.
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18.) Can You Use TikTok If It’s Banned? Your Guide To A Likely Shutdown | WashingtonPost.com | January 15, 2025
Here’s how to prepare for a potential app shutdown as soon as Sunday.
19.) Inclusive Publishing 2024 Annual Review | InclusivePublishing.org | January 15, 2025
Richard Orme, CEO of the DAISY Consortium, reflects on key advancements in accessible publishing throughout 2024. Highlights include updates to the User Experience Guide for displaying accessibility metadata, efforts to enhance digital accessibility in scientific and technical publications, and preparations for the European Accessibility Act. DAISY also participated in major industry events such as CSUN, Frankfurt Book Fair, and PAAGCon, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive publishing. The organization welcomed new partners, including Taylor & Francis, Amazon, and Cactus, while continuing its sponsorship initiatives to support accessibility advancements.
20.) Thriving Without Limits: Join Me At The 2025 Succeed Without Sight Summit On January 25, 2025 | Dr. Kirk Adams | DrKirkAdams.com | January 15, 2025
Dr. Kirk Adams invites readers to the 2025 Succeed Without Sight Summit, a virtual event hosted by Thriving Blind Academy on January 25, 2025, aiming to empower blind and low-vision individuals globally by sharing insights, practical tools, and success stories to foster inclusion and innovation.
21.) Home Accessibility Adjustments Require A Need-Focused Approach | ClevelandJewishNews.com | January 15, 2025
As people age, home accessibility becomes crucial, whether through gradual modifications or comprehensive renovations, ensuring living spaces remain functional and accommodating for evolving needs.
22.) IC Accessibility Project Team Strives To Increase Inclusion For All | LHVC.com | January 15, 2025
A team of high school students in the St. Vrain Valley School District has launched the Accessibility Project Team to expand inclusion opportunities for students with disabilities.
23.) Zona Roberts — Leading Figure In Accessibility — Is Dead | StreetsBlog.org | January 15, 2025
Zona Roberts, a key advocate in disability rights and mother of activist Ed Roberts, has passed away at 104, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for independent living and accessibility.
24.) Disability Often Neglected In Medical School Curricula, New Study Finds | Northwestern.edu | January 15, 2025
A Northwestern Medicine study highlights how medical schools often frame disability as a problem, contributing to biases and leaving doctors unprepared to provide adequate care for disabled patients.
25.) Bill Aims To Prevent Disability Discrimination Around Parental Rights | SpectrumNews1.com | January 15, 2025
Kentucky legislators have introduced Senate Bill 26 to prevent the termination of parental rights or denial of adoption based solely on a parent’s disability, addressing longstanding discrimination concerns.
26.) Fintechs Urged To Embrace Accessibility | FinExtra.com | January 15, 2025
With the European Accessibility Act deadline approaching, Nexer Digital’s ‘I Matter Too’ campaign is pushing fintech companies to prioritize digital accessibility in websites, apps, and financial interfaces beyond mere compliance.
27.) Parkinson’s UK Updates Branding To Improve Accessibility & Relevance To Everyone Impacted By Condition | Fundraising.co.uk | January 15, 2025
Parkinson’s UK has introduced a new logo, strapline, and an accessible font to enhance visibility and relevance, aligning with its mission to campaign for better care, fund research, and provide life-changing support for those affected by Parkinson’s.
January 14, 2025 📅️
28.) ADA Title II: Top 20 Questions Answered | Deque.com | January 14, 2025
Deque addresses key questions surrounding the latest ADA Title II regulations, which now mandate that state and local government websites and mobile apps comply with WCAG 2.1 A/AA standards. The article clarifies compliance deadlines, exemptions, third-party vendor responsibilities, and the role of accessibility audits. It also provides insights into digital accessibility tools and best practices for achieving compliance. Readers can access the full list of frequently asked questions and expert guidance on ensuring digital inclusivity.
29.) Key Accessibility Trends And Updates For Professionals | AbilityNet.org.uk | January 14, 2025
AbilityNet shares insights on emerging accessibility trends, including updates on WCAG 3.0, the European Accessibility Act’s influence on tech leaders, and key regulatory compliance updates. Highlights include a free webinar on accessible PDFs and the FTC’s $1 million fine against accessiBe for misleading consumers with its overlay solutions.
30.) ADA Title II: Top 20 Questions Answered | Deque.com | January 14, 2025
Deque clarifies updates to ADA Title II, which mandates accessibility compliance for state and local government websites and apps under WCAG 2.1 standards. Highlights include compliance deadlines, exceptions for archived content, and the impact on third-party vendors and internal tools. Deque also offers resources for audits, testing tools, and strategic accessibility guidance.
31.) Parkinson’s Tremors Disappear With Use Of Machine That Sends Heat Waves To The Brain | Yahoo.com | January 14, 2025
Delray Medical Center introduced a high-tech machine using MRI-guided focused ultrasound to treat movement disorders, offering an innovative non-invasive solution for Parkinson’s and essential tremor patients.
32.) Spokane County Locals Build First ADA-Accessible Waterfowl Blind In Eastern Washington | KREM.com | January 14, 2025
A group of Spokane County locals, led by Navy veteran Ron Zubrick, has constructed the first ADA-accessible duck hunting blind in Eastern Washington, expanding access to outdoor recreation for disabled hunters.
33.) Game-Changing Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Rental Service At All Major UK Airports | ATToday.co.uk | January 14, 2025
Open Road Access has launched a wheelchair-accessible vehicle rental service at major UK airports, offering flexible rental options that allow wheelchair users to travel independently without leaving their wheelchair.
January 13, 2025 📅️
34.) TPGi And Storm Interface Partner To Advance Accessible Self-Service Kiosks With Jaws For Kiosk | TPGi.com | January 13, 2025
TPGi and Storm Interface have partnered to enhance accessibility in self-service kiosks by integrating JAWS for Kiosk, a screen reader solution, with Storm’s assistive technology products. This collaboration aims to provide inclusive self-service experiences for users with disabilities.
35.) Dementia Risk Is Rising In An Aging US Population. Cases Are Projected To Double By 2060 | CNN.com | January 13, 2025
A new study predicts that dementia cases in the U.S. will double by 2060, with over 42% of people over 55 at risk, posing significant challenges for healthcare and caregiving.
36.) Portland Trail Blazers Make Games More Accessible To Blind And Low Vision Fans | Katu.com | January 13, 2025
The Portland Trail Blazers have become the first professional sports team to implement OneCourt’s haptic display technology, offering blind and low vision fans a real-time, inclusive gameday experience.
37.) Breaking Barriers: Grand Rapids Symphony’s ‘Access To Music’ Brings Joy To All | WoodTV.com | January 13, 2025
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s ‘Access to Music’ concert provides a barrier-free, inclusive musical experience, ensuring individuals with special needs can fully enjoy live performances.
38.) Project 2025’s Plan To Dismantle Public Education — And Cheat Disabled Kids | MotherJones.com | January 13, 2025
Project 2025 advocates for eliminating the Department of Education, raising concerns among disability advocates about the future of equitable education for disabled students under a potential Trump administration.
39.) NY Veterans Have Higher Disability Rates, But They’re Seeking More Help, Too | NorthCountryPublicRadio.com | January 13, 2025
A report finds that New York veterans are twice as likely to report disabilities as they were fifteen years ago, with younger generations increasingly seeking mental health support and overcoming stigma.
40.) Polistina’s Bill To Expand Access To Hearing Aids Passes Senate | SenateNJ.com | January 13, 2025
The New Jersey Senate passed Senator Vince Polistina’s bill allowing licensed audiologists to prescribe hearing aids, aligning with updated FDA regulations to improve access to hearing care.
41.) Australia Now Has A National Autism Strategy. Here’s What’s In It And Why It’s Needed | ANC.net.au | January 13, 2025
Australia’s first national autism strategy is a seven-year plan aimed at fostering social and economic inclusion, improving services, and enhancing healthcare for autistic individuals.
42.) The Best TVs For People Who Are Blind Or Partially Sighted | Which.co.uk | January 13, 2025
A new accessibility test, developed in collaboration with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), evaluates TVs on features such as screen readers and magnification options to assist visually impaired users.
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43.) CAPA Addresses Need For Sensory-Inclusive Features At Several Theaters | Dispatch.com | January 12, 2025
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is implementing sensory-inclusive features in its venues to accommodate individuals with diverse sensory needs, enhancing accessibility in the arts.
44.) Olathe Makes Waves For Accessibility By Adding Water Wheelchairs To City Pools | KSHB.com | January 12, 2025
Olathe is enhancing accessibility in its city pools by introducing water wheelchairs, ensuring individuals of all abilities can fully enjoy the facilities.
45.) Rochester-Area Artist Cultivates An Inclusive Art Studio For All Abilities | SpectrumLocalNews.com | January 12, 2025
Jeannine Pelusio has opened Stony Point Art Studio in Rochester, creating an inclusive space where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can explore and engage with the arts.
46.) Llangollen Eisteddfod To Improve Accessibility For Disabled | LeaderLive.co.uk | January 11, 2025
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is implementing new measures to enhance accessibility for disabled attendees, including workshops and training to establish accessibility champions within the organization.
47.) Fleeing The LA Fires Alone On A Wheelchair: ”I Had To Take My Chances’ | TheGuardian.com | January 10, 2025
Galen Buckwalter, a paralyzed 68-year-old, was forced to evacuate the Eaton fire near Pasadena, California, without his wheelchair-accessible van, navigating the disaster alone in his electric wheelchair.
48.) Governor DeWine Unveils First Of 29 Planned Universal Changing Stations At Ohio Rest Areas | Governor.Ohio.gov | January 10, 2025
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine introduced the first of 29 universal changing stations at rest areas, providing a clean and private space with adjustable tables to enhance accessibility for travelers.
49.) The Labor Crisis Putting People With Disabilities At Risk | TheNation.com | January 10, 2025
Ed Bartz, a 61-year-old with cerebral palsy, struggles with worsening impairments and a dwindling workforce in disability services, leaving him increasingly vulnerable in his daily life.
50.) Special Ed Students Benefit From Being Integrated At School. It Doesn’t Always Happen | NPR.org | January 9, 2025
Kellen Hedler and Adaline Whitmer, both students with Down syndrome, have vastly different school experiences in Oklahoma, highlighting the disparities in inclusive education for special education students.
51.) You’re Probably Walking On Icy Sidewalks All Wrong | HuffPost.com | January 4, 2025
Experts say there’s one tip that can keep you from slipping and falling in the snow.
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January 21, 2025 | Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience Webinar | National Federation Of The Blind
4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Join our virtual seminar for tips and tricks for success at the career fair. You will receive Zoom details for this event when you complete the Jobseeker registration form. Please contact Janice Forbes at janiceforbes2012@gmail.com 📧️ by January 13 with accommodation needs, such as captioning and Spanish translation.
January 22, 2025 | Texting And Typing On iOS: Exploring Clicks, Braille, Bluetooth, And Beyond | The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc.
4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for an interactive webinar focused on enhancing typing and text input on iOS devices. Highlights include an introduction to the new Clicks Keyboard, a tactile, portable keyboard case demonstrated by Jeff Gatway of Clicks Technology. Additional topics include efficient typing with Braille Screen Input and practical tips for using Bluetooth keyboards. Registrants will receive a $40 discount code for a Clicks Keyboard. Reserve your spot today!
January 22, 2025 | Choosing Authoring Tools For Accessible PDFs (Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Rachel Reeves
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Rachel Reeves explores the importance of starting with well-structured source documents for creating accessible PDFs. This webinar compares the accessibility of outputs from various authoring tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, and Canva, and reviews the steps needed to ensure compliance. Learn how to streamline the accessibility process and improve your organization’s digital content accessibility.
January 22, 2025 | Obtaining Accessible Books And Reading Material From The Library | Vision Loss Alliance Of New Jersey
4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Dean Martineau returns as a guest speaker for the January 2025 VLANJ Tech Talks, discussing how to obtain accessible books and other reading materials from the library. VLANJ Tech Talks is a free monthly online event covering accessible technologies, helpful apps, and smart home innovations. Hosted by Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey, this session is made possible through grant funding.
January 25, 2025 | 2025 Succeed Without Sight Summit | Thriving Blind Academy
7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT
Join Thriving Blind Academy for the 2025 Succeed Without Sight Summit, a transformative global event uniting over 10,000 attendees across six continents. This virtual summit features more than 50 speakers sharing innovative tools, stories, and strategies to empower blind and low-vision individuals to thrive. Discover cutting-edge technologies, connect with changemakers, and explore strategies for fostering inclusion and breaking barriers.
January 28, 2025 | That All May eRead: Navigating Books And Articles With NLS Braille eReaders | NLS
4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 12:00 AM GMT
Join NLS for an engaging program on navigating books and articles using NLS Braille eReaders. This one-hour session includes a short presentation followed by a Q&A to address questions about the eReaders. The session will be recorded, and participants can join via Zoom using the provided link.
January 29, 2025 | Countdown To Compliance: The European Accessibility Act And Self-Service Kiosks 101 | TPGi.com
6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, 9:00 AM ET, 2:00 PM GMT
Join David Sloan, Roxana Fischer, and Matthijs Verhagen for a comprehensive webinar on the European Accessibility Act’s implications for self-service kiosks. Explore how to ensure compliance with the EAA requirements and create inclusive self-service technology that provides equal opportunities for disabled users in the European Union ahead of the June 28, 2025, deadline.
January 29, 2025 | JAWS Search Tools: Beginner Resources & FSCompanion AI | Access Ingenuity
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Join Marisa Church, an expert assistive technology specialist, for an in-depth webinar on maximizing the use of JAWS. Learn about search tools, help menu options, and the new FSCompanion AI-powered assistant, along with free training materials. This session covers efficient navigation of Microsoft documents, managing complex ribbons, web searching techniques, and a demonstration of the FSCompanion assistant to enhance productivity.
February 3, 2025 | Career Fair Job-Seeker Registration | National Federation Of The Blind
9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Register as a job seeker for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind Washington Seminar Career Fair, held in person on February 3, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern. Registrants will also gain access to the Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience Webinar on January 21, 2025, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom. Ensure accuracy while completing the form, as employers will use it to match you to available jobs.
February 20, 2024 and February 21, 2025 | Learn Accessibility Skills At The Teach Access Student Academy | Haben Girma | Teach Access Student Academy
In this free, two-day virtual workshop, Teach Access offers students and lifelong learners the opportunity to enhance their accessibility skills. The workshop features speakers like Haben Girma and includes opportunities to connect with employers in the accessibility field, making it a great event for both beginners and experienced individuals looking to strengthen their expertise.
February 25, 2025 | Axe-Con 2025 Schedule And Registration | Deque
Deque presents the complete schedule for axe-con 2025, the world’s largest free digital accessibility conference. Featuring three days of over 60 sessions, the conference includes stellar keynotes from leaders such as Alice Wong, Jim LeBrecht, Inmaculada Placencia Porrero, and Alejandro Moledo. Attendees can participate virtually, join watch parties, and access live-captioned and ASL-supported sessions. Register today to learn from accessibility experts and network with professionals worldwide.
February 25, 2025 through February 27, 2025 | Axe-Con
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 45,000 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.
April 7, 2025 & April 8, 2025 | Foundations And Frontiers Of Access: The Twenty Fifth Annual Multiple Perspective On Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference | The Ohio State University
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Multiple Perspective Conference, hosted by The Ohio State University, delves into the ongoing evolution of access and inclusion. This conference fosters interdisciplinary discussions on disability, focusing on new tools, equitable approaches, and universal design principles in digital and physical spaces.
May 15, 2025 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Committing To Change | University Of Minnesota
9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
The University of Minnesota, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois Chicago, and the University of Michigan, is hosting a virtual event for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, 2025. Centered on the theme “Committing to Change,” the event emphasizes integrating accessibility into communication, design, and innovation. The planning committee seeks passionate speakers to share insights and experiences, with an honorarium offered. Proposals are due by January 3, 2025. Contact gaad-conference@umn.edu 📧️ for inquiries.
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Plans start at $49 a month. Plus, we have a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. We believe any organization can start making progress with Accessible Web RAMP.
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Website: https://accessibleweb.com 🌐️
About: At Accessible Web, our mission is to make the internet accessible to everyone, regardless of ability.
We offer a comprehensive suite of accessibility testing software tools and educational resources to help organizations achieve and maintain web accessibility in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and comply with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
➜︎ Services:
⚫️ WCAG Audits: Our certified specialists conduct thorough analyses of websites and applications, identifying accessibility issues and providing detailed recommendations for remediation.
⚫️ VPAT Preparation: We prepare Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), offering industry-standard reports that demonstrate a product’s accessibility compliance, which can be crucial for sales and contractual obligations.
⚫️ Accessibility Testing: Our team of individuals with disabilities tests websites and web applications using assistive technologies, providing actionable feedback to enhance user experience and accessibility.
⚫️ Remediation Support: Our certified specialists offer coaching and support to assist organizations in implementing accessibility improvements effectively, ensuring that digital assets meet accessibility standards.
⚫️ Accessibility Certification: Through a comprehensive process of auditing, remediation, and verification, we provide WCAG certifications that validate a company’s conformance and commitment to accessibility best practices.
➜︎ Tools:
⚫️ Accessible Web RAMP: Our digital accessibility platform that enables teams to discover, monitor, and remediate web accessibility violations. RAMP offers continuous monitoring, prioritized workflows, and progress reporting to facilitate ongoing compliance efforts.
⚫️ Accessible Web Helper Extension: An accessibility browser extension that allows users to scan web pages, highlight accessibility violations, and check color contrast ratios directly from their browser, streamlining the auditing process.
➜︎ Education:
⚫️ Accessible Web Academy: We offer self-guided online courses tailored to various organizational roles, promoting a culture of inclusivity and equipping teams with the knowledge to implement accessible design from the outset.
⚫️ Knowledge Base and Blog: Our resources include articles on assistive technologies, remediation tutorials, and answers to common web accessibility questions, supporting continuous learning and awareness. We host webinars most Thursdays on various accessibility topics.
We emphasize a proactive approach to web accessibility, advocating for integrating accessible design principles early in the development process to enhance user experience, attract new customers, and mitigate legal risks associated with non-compliance.
For more information or to explore our services and resources, visit our website.
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⬆︎ 10.) Sponsor: National Braille Press
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National Braille Press is a leading producer of high-quality braille and tactile graphics. We take the same dedicated approach to creating our new ADA signage — making it affordable, accurate, and ADA compliant. Many companies offer stock ADA signs, but our blind staff members have found errors on ADA signs in large businesses and public buildings. Room numbers in a major hotel were correct in print, but wrong in braille. In one building, the print and braille labels for the restrooms were reversed. NBP can be trusted to get your signs right. We’ll produce them with a quick turn-around and minimal investment. Our signs are compliant, but also appealing and affordable. We can customize the design with a logo and colors to match your building décor. Our large bed, state-of-the-art printer can print ADA signs on acrylic, metal, or wood, and provide compliant, accurate signs for your establishment.
Contact us to see how affordable this investment is for your public space or private business.
Sponsor Since: October 30, 2024 📅️
Website: https://www.nbp.org 🌐️
Email: b2b@nbp.org 📧️
Phone: +1 (617) 266-6160 📱️
About: National Braille Press are the experts for producing high-quality, accurate braille. Whether you need ADA signage, accessible documents, or B2B solutions, NBP has what you’re looking for.
With almost 100 years of experience and a forward-thinking vision, we’re ready to solve your braille needs to the highest standard.
Contact us today for your ADA signage and B2B accessibility needs.
Address: 88 Saint Stephen Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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⬆︎ 9.) Sponsor: Magnifiers & More
Sponsor Since: October 25, 2024 📅️
Website: https://www.magnifiersandmore.net 🌐️
Email: info@magnifiersandmore.net 📧️
Phone: (440) 946-3363 📱️
Fax: (440) 946-8899 📠️
Visit: 7775 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060, USA
About: Magnifiers & More, established in 2002 by Deborah Kogler, is Northeast Ohio’s only retail store dedicated to providing products and consultations for individuals with low vision, blindness, and vision disabilities. With over forty years of experience in eye care, Deborah founded the company to create a one-stop shop for vision aids, including specialized tools for managing conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts.
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.
⬆︎ 8.) Sponsor: Innosearch.ai
Sponsor Since: October 15, 2024 📅️
Website: https://www.innosearch.ai 🌐️
Email: info@innosearch.ai 📧️
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.
YouTube Review By Sam Seavey: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-rjL-HAwaZY.
Key Features: Key Features of the Innosearch All-in-One AI Shopping Platform include:
➜ Research Products: Easily compare products across retailers, or weigh pros and cons of similar products to make informed decisions.
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➜ AI Summarized Trusted Reviews: See what others are saying and make confident purchases.
➜ All in One: Innosearch brings millions of products from top online retailers directly to you, allowing you to shop the best deals with easy checkout and personalized AI assistance.
➜ Shop with Confidence: Rest assured, Innosearch has you covered with free shipping and returns on every purchase.
➜ Know Before You Buy: Innosearch equips you with expert buying guides, empowering you to make well-informed decisions.
How To Shop: Simply create a free account and start shopping today!
⬆︎ 7.) Sponsor: Aira
Sponsor Since: September 9, 2024 📅️
Website: https://aira.io/ 🌐️
Download the App: Apple App Store | Google Play Store
Plans and Pricing: https://aira.io/pricing/
Phone: NA: +1.800.835.1934 📱️ | AU: +1.800.765.096 📱️ | UK: +0.800.046.5668 📱️ | NZ: +1.800.425.451 📱️
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Email: support@aira.io 📧️
Social: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram
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.
https://aira.io/download-and-try-it/
Step One: Subscribe and Download. Pick the plan that lets you explore on your terms and on your time, sign up in a few minutes, and download the Aira app to your smartphone. Plans shown are for the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Add or cancel at any time.
Step Two: Connect with an Aira Agent. On the first call, connect with one of our certified, specially-trained Agents and learn how everything works.
Step Three: Real-time Assistance. At the touch of a button, Aira delivers instant access to visual information, when and where you want it.
⬆︎ 6.) Sponsor: Dr. Kirk Adams
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Join us for another inspiring episode of the Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show!
📅️ Date: January 27, 2025
🕛️ 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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Sponsor Since: July 22, 2024 📅️
Website: https://drkirkadams.com 🌐️
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.
⬆︎ 5.) Sponsor: Barrier Free Canada
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In keeping with a vital need, we are offering our Transitioning To A New World Program. To help those preparing to leave high school and young adults. To become indispensable assets to companies of all sizes by showing them how to attract bread and butter customers who are seniors and those with a disability. We will help participants to obtain confidence and independence in ways they never thought that they could!
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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⬆︎ 4.) Sponsor: Hadley
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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.
Sponsor Since: September 18th 2023 📅️
Website: https://hadleyhelps.org/ 🌐️
Email: info@hadleyhelps.org 📧️
Phone: (800) 323-4238 📱️
Get Started: https://hadleyhelps.org/learn 🎓
What would you like to learn today?
Donate: https://hadleyhelps.org/donate/support-hadley ❤
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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⬆︎ 3.) Sponsor: Eyes on Success
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 📧️
⬆︎ 2.) Sponsor: Access Ready, Inc.
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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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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.
⬆︎ 1.) Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions
👉️ Classified Advertisement: Happy New Year from Pneuma Solutions! Looking For Ways To Augment Your Accessibility Toolbox In The Coming Year? | Pneuma Solutions
If this is your first encounter with us, a special welcome! And for our current and continuing customers, our continued thanks for your business.
Our belief is, and always has been, that accessibility is not a favor: it is a right to inclusivity. The software packages we offer embody that philosophy by being simple and intuitive to use, easy to implement in a company environment, and as affordable as possible (and/or free in some cases!).
Our current software includes:
Remote Incident Manager: the world’s first and only fully accessible, cross-platform remote desktop support package. Completely free for receiving help!
Scribe for Documents: Rendering pdf’s and other hard-to-read documents into accessible formats has never been this easy or affordable.
Scribe for Meetings: Making your teleconference presentations fully accessible, in real-time! Free for attendees!
What are you waiting for? Try our software today and experience unparalleled accessibility!
Sponsor Since: November 7th 2022 📅️
Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ 🌐️
Email Newsletter: Click here to receive periodic news via email concerning Pneuma Solutions products for business, consumers and education.
Sales: (866) 202-0520 📱️
Support: (650) 249-1000 📱️
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?
Contact us here. We’ll be happy to discuss how our tools can help with your accessibility needs.
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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 45,000 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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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.
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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iSee Podcast: https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com
Vision Australia Radio Talking Tech: https://omny.fm/shows/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio
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IIn addition to serving as an Editor to Access Information News Vicki also serves as an Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits publication and works as a Web Accessibility Specialist / IT Quality Assurance Tester at Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
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