Friday, November 13, 2020
Disability Scoop:
<https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/11/10/biden-victory-brings-high-hopes-
for-disability-community/29075/> Biden Victory Brings High Hopes For
Disability Community
Meanwhile, the National Disability Rights Network called on Biden to appoint
people with disabilities to his transition team and at all levels of
government, including the cabinet. "The Biden-Harris campaign laid out an
ambitious plan to meet the needs of Americans with disabilities, and it is
our sincere hope to see that plan carried out and fully implemented," the
group said in a statement. "It is time for the federal government to reflect
the diversity of this country, including Americans who have a disability."
Accessibility
Forbes:
<https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/11/11/equity-and-acc
essibility-in-the-workplace/> Equity And Accessibility In The Workplace
When we discuss and make plans to promote the important issues of diversity
and inclusion there are a few concepts that consistently rise to the
forefront of the conversation. While cultural, gender and age-related
challenges and those of racial and sexual identity exclusion are often
considered, some concepts tend to get regulated into the background. Two of
those are accessibility and equity, but they are equally important to
consider when implementing a comprehensive diversity initiative. When you
think of accessibility, what comes to mind? Ensuring your place of business
complies with the American with Disabilities Act?
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Global Newswire: eSight Opens First US Office, Bringing New Possibilities To
People Living With Visual Impairments
<https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/11/09/2122921/0/en/eSight-O
pens-First-US-Office-Bringing-New-Possibilities-to-People-Living-With-Visual
-Impairments.html>
Leading vision enhancement company, eSight, is expanding its global presence
with the opening of its first office in the U.S. The Toronto-based company
has chosen the Nashville, Tennessee area in order to better support its
growing distribution network of low vision assistive technology specialists,
retinal specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and the agencies that
work with members of the low vision community on a daily basis. "eSight is
rapidly building our distribution channels throughout the world, and with
most customers in the United States, we want to expand our reach to provide
them with eSight's clinically-validated approach to enhancing vision," said
eSight President and CEO, Robert Vaters. "eSight 4 is our most
technologically advanced device to date and enables doctors to determine its
effectiveness for a particular low vision patient within a 15-minute
evaluation."
Workforce Development
Click Orlando:
<https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/11/09/orlando-commissioners-us
e-cares-act-funds-to-expand-job-training/> Orlando Commissioners Use CARES
Act Funds To Expand Job Training
Orlando city commissioners have approved $225,000 in federal CARES Act funds
to help Orange County residents impacted by COVID-19 with career and
workforce training. It's a partnership with the Central Florida Urban League
to connect Orange County residents to career and workforce training. It's
all a part of the Blueprint 2.0 program.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Eye Health
Feeling Fit:
<https://www.yoursun.com/coastal/health/more-than-half-of-patients-with-diab
etes-skip-eye-exams/article_e08ee058-1ed3-11eb-8480-bb81fd3aece8.html> More
Than Half Of Patients With Diabetes Skip Eye Exams
Eye exams are critical as they can reveal hidden signs of disease, enabling
timely treatment. This is why the Academy recommends people with diabetes
have them annually or more often as recommended by their ophthalmologist, a
physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care.
