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A.) The Most And Least Accessible Cities In The U.S. | Forbes.com | July 8, 2024
If you’re part of the 12.1% of U.S. adults with a mobility disability, you know the importance of accessible design. From smart home modifications to restaurant layouts to transportation options, some U.S. cities stand out when it comes to accessibility for all while others leave much to be desired.
B.) I’m Deafblind — But Scotland Doesn’t Recognize My Disability | BBC.com | July 11, 2024
Andrew Pettigrew is 22 years old and completely blind and deaf. He relies on a cochlear implant to perceive some limited sounds and despite the challenges of living with dual sensory loss, he has successfully graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Strathclyde. He is now embarking on his dream of becoming a writer. Andrew’s success has come despite being deafblind — a condition that has never been recognized by the Scottish government.
C.) Supreme Court Slams Government Over Failure To Implement Provisions Of Disability Act | NDTVProfit.com | July 9, 2024
Pankaj Kumar Srivastava, who is 100% visually impaired, appeared in the Civil Services Examination in 2008. After having taken the written test and interview, he was denied an appointment.
D.) Accessibility Champions To Follow on Social Media | DigitalA11y.com | July 12, 2024
Publisher (Di Blasi): I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to an incredibly well put together and most valuable resource. Sincerest thanks to DigitalA11y.com for putting this together. As news aggregators for the two largest access newsletters in the world today we are always seeking new, high quality sources of cutting edge access news. Something this article provides in abundance. Needless to say, everyone on this list has received a follow or connect request from myself personally, as well as Top Tech Tidbits and Access Information News. It is important to note that there are 4 different lists provided. 1: X (Champions), 2: Mastodon (Champions), 3: LinkedIn (Champions) and 4: LinkedIn (Companies). There are tabs for each. Bravo DigitalA11y.
DigitalA11y.com: In today’s digital age, accessibility is more important than ever. Ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and use digital content is not just a best practice — it’s a necessity. Fortunately, there are numerous advocates, experts and companies dedicated to promoting and advancing accessibility. These champions not only share valuable insights and resources but also inspire and lead by example. If you’re looking to stay informed and motivated, following these accessibility champions on social media is a great place to start.
E.) Video: Blind Man And Dog Rescued After Days Stuck On Trail | BBC.com | July 12, 2024
A 55-year-old blind man and his dog have been rescued from the Rogue River trail in South-Western Oregon. They began hiking on the trail on July 3 or 4 with a friend. During the hike, the man began to experience heat exhaustion, so the friend left to try to call emergency services. A US Coast Guard helicopter crew airlifted them to safety and the man and his dog were taken to emergency medical services.
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2.) Access Information News Welcomes The Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show | Aaron Di Blasi | AccessInformationNews.com | July 22, 2024
Please join me in giving a warm access welcome to the Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show, who has so very graciously agreed to support the ongoing distribution of Access Information News via Sponsorship. If you enjoy reading Access Information News for free each week, it is Sponsors like the Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show that make it possible. The Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show is a monthly, virtual, live-streamed event hosted by Sean Callagy, founder of Unblinded Sales Mastery, a Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise by Disability-In. During his service as President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Dr. Adams recruited Sean to their board of trustees, where among other things, he was their largest individual donor for each of the three years he served. The Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show focuses on disability inclusion. On the 2nd Thursday of each month Dr. Adams brings together 7 or 8 integrity-based leaders involved in disability owned business, corporate supplier diversity, disability advocacy, disabled entrepreneurship, or assistive technology innovation. People that he believes should know one another and can very likely do business together. “Visionaries who believe a rising tide lifts all boats.” I recently had the privilege of being a guest on the Heart of Influence With Dr. Kirk Adams Show back on June 13, 2024. I reached out to Dr. Adams after the show and we came to the conclusion that a partnership between his show and the Access Information News weekly newsletter could help many more people to discover the power of positive influence. If that, in itself, is not a testament to the very mission of the show, I don’t know what is. Learn more today at: https://accessinformationnews.com/heart.
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8.) Access Information News Announces Partnership with Dr. Kirk Adams and The Heart of Influence Show | AT-Newswire.com | July 22, 2024
Access Information News proudly partners with Dr. Kirk Adams and the Heart of Influence Show to enhance its reach within the blind and visually impaired community. A collaboration that aligns with our mission to support accessibility and inclusivity through genuine, human connection.
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9.) How To Be A Better Partner To Someone With A Disability | TheNewsette.com | July 21, 2024
Dating with a Disability 101. Being in a relationship with someone who has a disability requires understanding, empathy, and a willingness to learn and adapt. Here’s what to do.
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10.) Why Was A Leading Disability Organization Denied Access To The RNC? | 19thNews.org | July 19, 2024
The denial of the American Association of People with Disabilities wasn’t political, but it highlights fault lines between disability organizing and conservatives.
11.) IGT Named “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the 2024 Disability Equality Index | EuropeanGaming.eu | July 19, 2024
International Game Technology announced that it earned a top score in the 2024 Disability Equality Index and was named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the second consecutive year in the US and the first time in the UK. In 2024, IGT received a score of 100 and was one of 542 corporations that utilised the Disability Equality Index to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
12.) How Has Technology Improved Accessibility Over The Last 25 Years? | A2I.co.uk | July 19, 2024
At A2i we’re celebrating our 25th birthday so we’re looking back at how accessibility and technology have changed over the last 25 years. From mobile phones to AAC devices, we want to talk about how modern technology has improved accessibility for disabled people.
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13.) This Travel Booking Site Just Made It Easier for Travelers With Disabilities to Find Accessible Campsites | TravelAndLeisure.com | July 18, 2024
Pitchup.com is the place to go if you need technical details on campground accessibility.
14.) Disability Pride Month: What You Need to Know | Meryl.net | July 18, 2024
July is Disability Pride Month. The phrase “Disability Pride” can be confusing. After all, June is Pride month for LGBTQIA+. Is it about taking pride in our disabilities? Not exactly. The purpose of Disability Pride Month is to change the way people think about disability to end its stigma and promote the idea that disability is a part of human diversity. This article explores the challenge of people with disabilities working harder, the value of hiring disabled employees and listening to their voices, and tips on how to be a disability ally.
15.) Is This A Wal-Mart Waltz? — This Mixed Message Needs To Be Clarified | Donna Jodhan | BarrierFreeCanada.org | July 18, 2024
My final thoughts? I am hoping that this particular Wal-Mart store can clarify for their customers! What does this all mean? Just my two cents for today.
16.) Eighth Circuit Chips Away at ‘Honest Belief’ Defense and Creates ‘Intertwinement Test’ for Disability Discrimination Cases | NatLawReview.com | July 18, 2024
On July 1, 2024, in Huber v. Westar Foods, Inc., in a 2-1 decision, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals departed from the “honest belief/; defense recognized by the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Seventh Circuits (and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) guidance), holding that an employer must show that its reason for discharging a disabled employee who violated a workplace rule or engaged in misconduct is “sufficiently independent” of the employee’s disability.
17.) Access Granted: The Importance of Prioritizing Accessibility in UX/UI | MarTechSeries.com | July 18, 2024
Accessibility is often perceived as a compliance issue or an add-on capability specifically for disabled populations. It’s certainly not usually thought of as a core function of a marketing team or even marketing technologists. But it absolutely should be. Accessibility as a concept may mostly concern itself with user interfaces (UI), but it is central to the whole user experience (UX). The experience a customer, client, or loyalty member has with a brand is exactly what marketers should be seeking to optimize — and accessibility is part of that equation.
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18.) Hiki CEO Jamil Karriem Talks Expansion, Better Accessibility In New Interview | Steven Aquino | Forbes.com | July 17, 2024
Hiki is announcing an expansion to build the first-ever social and dating app for all neurodivergent adults that has ever existed.
19.) NPR Wants To Know: What Do You Wish People Knew About Living With A Disability? | ThePublicsRadio.com | July 17, 2024
Disability can look different to many people. Some disabilities aren’t visible or physical. They can be intellectual or developmental and can also include mental and chronic illnesses. For Disability Pride Month, we want to hear from NPR readers and listeners about their experiences with disability.
20.) Taylor Swift Fan Who Fought for Wheelchair Access Talks Finally Seeing Eras Tour in Milan: ‘Wait, We’re Breathing the Same Air!’ | Variety.com | July 17, 2024
After a year-long battle to see Taylor Swift in concert, Silvia Stoyanova finally got her wish.
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21.) Allyant® Partners with CivicPlus ® to Empower Local Governments with PDF Accessibility Remediation. | Allyant.com | July 16, 2024
In a significant move to promote digital inclusivity, Allyant®, the global leader in accessibility software and solutions, has officially announced a strategic partnership with CivicPlus®, a public sector SaaS technology solutions leader. This partnership will provide CivicPlus’ local government customers with a comprehensive suite of PDF accessibility software and remediation technology, ensuring compliance with ADA standards and enhancing the accessibility of digital documents.
22.) Disability Inclusion Is Growing in the U.S. Here’s How to Showcase Your Commitment | Inc.com | July 16, 2024
More companies are tracking disability data, increasing accessibility, and setting disability-focused goals, according to a new report.
23.) Welcoming Guests With Disabilities And Ensuring Accessibility, Two Key Accor Priorities For 2024 Paris Games | TravelDailyNews.com | July 16, 2024
Accor’s preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games includes certifying over 380 hotels for accessibility, enhancing digital solutions, and specialized training to improve service for disabled travelers.
24.) Museum Places Physical Sign At Bottom Of Steps With Wheelchair Symbol That Reads ‘Call For Assistance’ | Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf) | LinkedIn | July 16, 2024
I came across a museum and decided to visit. Then, I saw this sign at the bottom of the steps leading to the front entrance. “Please call [phone number blanked] for access to our ramp entrance. We are happy to provide assistance.” It has a wheelchair icon. Not only are there nine steps to the front entrance but also there’s a step that takes you closer to the sign.
25.) Navigating the Accessibility Challenges of LinkedIn Carousels | Intopia.com | July 16, 2024
Despite their popularity, LinkedIn carousels present significant accessibility challenges that cannot be overlooked. Carousels allow users to swipe through slides in a document-style format, supporting up to 300 slides. LinkedIn Carousels are graphics that must be uploaded as a PDF. Despite LinkedIn’s announcement to phase out this feature by December 2023, carousels remain active and new ones continue to be added, continuing to complicate accessibility for various users.
26.) Using Airtags vs. WayTags® for Traveling | Jessica Hipp | Wayaround.com | July 16, 2024
I was recently chatting with my friend, Tom Babinski, about a question that I hear from time to time: What’s the difference between a WayTag and an Airtag? Tom is an accessibility consultant who specializes in travel and writes the blog Even Grounds. He uses both WayTags and Airtags to make his own travel more accessible, and he offered to write a guest post for our blog to share his tips.
27.) Braille in the Digital Age: The Significance of Braille Displays for Digital Accessibility | Nick Awad | Accessibility.com | July 16, 2024
The digital age has paved the way for braille to evolve and remain as pertinent and beneficial as before. This evolution is due to the advent of braille displays. In this article, we will provide an overview of braille displays and discuss their crucial role in advancing digital accessibility.
28.) AudioEye Unveils AudioEyeQ Learning Platform to Provide Free Accessibility Education | PRNewswire.com | July 16, 2024
The education platform offers the industry’s first premium accessibility learning program for free, featuring self-guided courses led by certified experts
29.) How APH’s Partnership with the DAISY Consortium Assisted with the Development of eBraille | APH.org | July 16, 2024
When APH began looking for partners to help create eBraille, we searched for an organization that was also passionate about serving the blind and low vision community and had expertise in developing new file standards. The DAISY Consortium met these criteria, and their global reach assisted APH in obtaining many more partners. We are grateful for their assistance in making eBraille a reality for everyone across the world.
30.) 2024 Disability Equality Index Offers Snapshot Of Global Corporate Disability Inclusion | Forbes.com | July 16, 2024
This year’s iteration of the Disability Equality Index represents a landmark edition for several important reasons.
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31.) Justice Department’s Final Rule to Improve Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities | Justice.gov | July 15, 2024
On April 24, the Justice Department published a landmark final rule to strengthen accessibility of web content and mobile applications under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
32.) ‘I Couldn’t Get Him To Move’: Dog Owners Struggle Through US Heatwave | TheGuardian.com | July 15, 2024
Blazing temperatures force people to find new ways to keep their pets safe, cool and occupied: ‘They sit, pee and go home.’
33.) Blind Employee Sues VA For Discrimination, Claiming New $10B Records System Cannot Be Used By Visually Impaired Workers | Stripes.com | July 15, 2024
A blind employee with the Department of Veterans Affairs has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the agency claiming its new $10 billion electronic health records system cannot be used by clinicians who are visually impaired.
34.) Make Your Job Less Painful, At Least Physically | WashingtonPost.com | July 15, 2024
Five expert tips to help you become more comfortable and efficient while working at the office or from home.
35.) Müller Partners With Navilens To Enhance Packaging Accessibility For BPS People | Yahoo Finance | July 15, 2024
Müller Yogurt & Desserts has integrated NaviLens codes into its product packaging to enhance accessibility for blind and partially sighted (BPS) individuals. This initiative, claimed to be the first within the UK dairy sector, is part of the company’s ongoing brand and packaging refresh. Müller will implement NaviLens’ technology across all its products, starting with the Müller Light range.
36.) Wheelchair User Criticizes Lack Of Accessible Homes | BBC.com | July 15, 2024
A disabled woman has criticized the lack of accessible rental properties after she was forced to move into temporary accommodation following a house fire.
37.) Aira Access Events Launches at Disability:IN! | Aira.io | July 15, 2024
Today we are announcing the launch of Aira Access Events, an innovative visual interpreting service tailored for events of any kind. Organizers who offer Aira Access Events provide their blind and low vision attendees with an additional useful tool for accessing visual information. Using the Aira app, blind and low vision event participants can access on-demand visual interpreting, either one-on-one, or as part of a group. Anyone at an event can also use Aira’s free Access AI feature to upload or take a photo and receive an instant AI-generated description, plus verify with a visual interpreter.
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38.) Riley Cross Began Learning Braille From Home But His Tutor Helped Take His Lessons On The Road | ABC.net.au | July 12, 2024
Riley Cross’s family travelled around Australia in a caravan for three months, and his braille teacher joined them on the adventure. The 12-year-old, who is legally blind, began remote braille lessons from his home in northern New South Wales last year. When his family decided to travel around the country’s southern coastline, they didn’t want Riley’s lessons to stop, so they adapted the classroom along their trip.
39.) Boston Is Changing How It Collects Data On Disability | WGBH.org | July 11, 2024
The city of Boston is rolling out new guidelines for how it serves residents with disabilities. “This is a big change in our policy for the city,” said Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh. The new guidelines suggest that city departments ask about accommodation needs rather than a person’s disability.
40.) Mai Thor Works At The Intersection Of Inclusivity And Accessibility | MPRNews.com | July 10, 2024
Mai Thor is a Hmong woman and refugee from Laos who contracted polio at a young age and dedicates much of her time to being a disability justice advocate.
41.) Exploring the World of Adapted Physical Education: Enhancing Inclusivity for Blind and Visually Impaired Students: Partnering with the Blind and Visually Impaired Community | APH.org | July 10, 2024
Finding a way to adapt to a sport and building a community with other athletes can be a challenge. Many students who are blind or low vision live far from one another, and it’s very common to be the only student with a visual impairment in a school district. Fortunately, a multitude of resources exist to ensure every player is not left behind.
42.) The Most And Least Accessible Cities In The U.S. | Forbes.com | July 8, 2024
If you’re part of the 12.1% of U.S. adults with a mobility disability, you know the importance of accessible design.[1] From smart home modifications to restaurant layouts to transportation options, some U.S. cities stand out when it comes to accessibility for all while others leave much to be desired.
43.) Double-A Club’s Innovative Partnership A Boon For Low-Vision Community, And Team | MLB.com | July 7, 2024
Randy and Sarah Bellavance love coming to Double-A games here at Hadlock Field. This year — the second year the diehard Portland Sea Dogs fans have had season tickets — their local ballpark feels more welcoming than ever.
44.) Disability Organizations ‘On Life Support’ Say Budget Cuts Will Force Them To Wind Back Services | ABC.net.au | July 3, 2024
In short: Disability groups say a drop in funding threatens their work. They’re now considering redundancies and having to look at winding back services. What’s next? The federal government is planning significant changes for the community following the disability royal commission and NDIS review.
45.) Greece Aims for Top Spot in Accessible Beaches for the Disabled | GreekReporter.com | July 1, 2024
Greece aims to be the top country in terms of accessible beaches for disabled persons. The country’s goal is to accommodate a larger number of visitors with physical handicaps or needs.
46.) Exploring the World of Adapted Physical Education: Enhancing Inclusivity for Blind and Visually Impaired Students: Overcoming Challenges and Addressing Concerns | APH.org | June 21, 2024
Parents and physical education teachers may hesitate when it comes to allowing their child or student who is blind or low vision to participate in adapted P.E. class. Vision loss can present a challenge when playing sports, but that doesn’t mean it cannot be done with the right attitude and modifications.
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During my service as President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), I recruited Sean to our board of trustees, where among other things, he was our largest individual donor for each of the three years he served.
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About: Formerly National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI), Vision Ireland’s mission is to enable people who are blind and vision impaired to overcome the barriers that impede their independence and participation in society.
Inspired by the determination to overcome any obstacle, Vision Ireland transforms the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired to deliver tangible change to today’s needs. We offer timely information and support, relevant technology and innovative programs to sustain those with a vision impairment in education, in the workplace, and in wider society.
The National Council for the Blind of Ireland, the country’s leading sight loss charity serving the approximate 55,000 people who are blind or vision impaired to live confidently and independently.
Our suite of programs provides practical and emotional support, rehabilitation and opening pathways to education, employment, and full participation in community and public life. It means raising awareness to ensure children and adults with a significant sight loss have the same opportunities, rights, and choices as anyone else in society.
Vision Ireland works every day across the country with people of all ages, from young babies through to older members of our community. We provide services to approximately 7,000 people each year.
Often when a person learns that they or a loved one — a parent, child or partner — is losing their sight, they have a lot of questions and fears. They are faced with a new version of their life — one that initially seems limited and scary. Vision Ireland empowers those living with sight loss in several meaningful ways to enable them to continue living independent and fulfilling lives. Vision Ireland has a crucial role to play in creating a world without barriers for people with sight loss. We want to support, educate and change how people see sight loss in this country.
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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.
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About: This half-hour weekly podcast and radio program discusses products, services and daily living tips for people with vision loss. It is available through radio reading services across North America, via several internet streaming services, and to everyone else as a podcast. To date, the show has been downloaded in all 50 states in the US and over 100 other countries on all the inhabited continents. Eyes On Success is hosted and produced by Peter Torpey and Nancy Goodman Torpey.
Each episode is basically a success story. Some are human stories of visually impaired people’s accomplishments in academics, employment, sports or pastimes. Others are descriptions of adaptive aids that enable visually impaired people to achieve things. These include screen readers, magnifiers, navigation aids, and others. In all cases, the focus is on success.
Eyes On Success has been airing weekly since January 2011. Prior to January 2013 the name of the show was ViewPoints. Other than the name, nothing has changed.
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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.
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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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