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1) Top 5 Most Clicked Access Information News Articles From Last Week
A.) Cane And Able Fitness Is Making The Gym Less Intimidating For People
With Visual
Impairments | Shape (9.5% of all clicks.)
Plus, the most important exercises for people with visual impairments to
add to their
workout routine:
https://www.shape.com/cane-able-fitness-visual-impairment-tips-7095921
B.) 3 AI-Powered Smart Glasses Giving Sight To The Blind And The
Visually-Impaired
(8.1% of all clicks.)
AI technology is changing how visually impaired people experience the
world. As
technology advances, the potential for assistive devices to improve the lives
of those with
visual impairments is becoming a reality. One area that has seen significant
growth in
recent years is the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled smart
glasses.
Integrated with AI technology, these smart glasses can analyze the environment
and provide
real-time audio cues to the wearer, such as describing the objects around them
or reading
out text:
https://www.jumpstartmag.com/3-ai-powered-smart-glasses-giving-sight-to-the-blind-and-the-visually-impaired/
C.) She Is Blind And Has Created An AI Suitcase To Guide Herself Without
Using A Cane
Or A Dog (7.3% of all clicks.)
Chieko Asakawa, a computer scientist and IBM researcher who lost her
sight completely
when she was 14 after an accident, together with a group of Japanese
researchers, presented
in Tokyo on January 26th 2023 an autonomous suitcase that allows you to avoid
obstacles with
the aim of guiding the blind through the airport without the need for a cane or
a guide dog:
https://newsrebeat.com/world-news/138765.html
D.) There Are Blind People Who Live Their Lives Believing They Can See:
This Is
Anton's Syndrome (5.2% of all clicks.)
The old man entered the office of von Monaco, the most important
neurologist in
Zurich, which was already in great disarray. He suffered from mobility
problems, experienced
visual hallucinations for years, and had difficulty finding the exact words he
wanted to
say. He was 70 years old and had four consecutive medical problems. I was
tired. However,
the reason for taking him for consultation was new. He hadn't seen her for
weeks. For
practical purposes, I saw nothing, absolutely nothing; but he thought so:
https://nationworldnews.com/there-are-blind-people-who-live-their-lives-believing-they-can-see-this-is-antons-syndrome/
E.) Estee Lauder's New App Helps Visually Impaired Users Apply Makeup |
Vogue (3.2% of
all clicks.)
The first-of-its-kind Voice-enabled Makeup Assistant uses AR and AI to
analyze the
makeup on a user's face and suggests audio feedback on which areas need to be
touched up or
blended:
https://www.voguebusiness.com/beauty/estee-lauders-new-app-helps-visually-impaired-users-apply-makeup
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3) Access Information News Welcomes David Woodbridge As Editorial
Contributor
Publisher: On behalf of all of us here at Access Information News please
join me in
welcoming David Woodbridge to the Access Information News Team. I'm sure many
of you already
know David and are perhaps familiar with one or more of his current
initiatives. For those
of you that don't yet know David, in addition to now serving as an Editorial
Contributor to
Access Information News, David also serves as the National Commercial Assistive
Technology
Advisor for Vision Australia where he has worked since 1990. During 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 both assistive and mainstream
technology. He has
also been involved in evaluating technology for use by people who are blind or
vision
impaired using 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 and Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE)'s covering the
range of Apple's
Accessibility solutions throughout Australia. Look for David's contributions in
future
issues. Learn more about him, and his many initiatives, on the Access
Information News
website at:
https://www.accessinformationnews.com/about.html#david-woodbridge
4) EzriCare Eye Drops Linked to Dangerous Infections, Company Says Don't
Use Them
On February 1st 2023 the CDC posted an alert meant for health care
providers about its
investigation into drug and antibiotic-resistant infections linked to
artificial tears. The
ongoing investigation, which dates back to May 2022, includes 55 cases in 12
states. Many of
the cases were linked to four different health care facilities:
https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/eye-drops-recalled-over-serious-infection-risk/#ftag=CAD590a51e
5) Neural Imaging Reveals Secret Conversational Cues
Complex signals and subliminal signs underpin all human verbal
communication — and a
real-time translation is on the horizon:
https://www.wired.com/story/neuroscience-imaging-conversation/
6) Ten Things Hospitals Can Do to Be More Inclusive and Accessible |
David Goldfield
During the past twelve months I have spent a lot of time visiting and
supporting my
wife in two different hospitals. I have become keenly aware of how these places
often lack
accessibility which would make the experience easier and more inclusive for
both patients as
well as their visitors. I have nothing but admiration and respect for the
medical
professionals who have done so much to assist and support my wife. The
following list is in
no way meant as a criticism of the doctors, nurses, surgeons, respiratory
therapists and
other specialists who have provided support to us. These people should be
honored and
respected as much as our military and its veterans. Indeed, some of the people
I have met in
the medical field are true warriors and war heroes and I am in awe of them and
what they do.
They see death on a regular basis. Many of them are called to save lives.
Sometimes they do
save those lives. Other times they are unable to do so. I cannot imagine the
effect on them
of this amazing and necessary work. That being said I've had some ideas of how
hospitals
could be so much more inclusive. These ideas would not require technology that
we don't
already have. Some would require a financial investment but they wouldn't
require new
technologies to be designed. While I don't have time right now to work on this
I'd like to
help engage in advocacy at a later and more convenient time to see if we can
turn some of
these ideas into reality:
https://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com/2023/01/29/ten-things-hospitals-can-do-to-be-more-inclusive-and-accessible/
7) YouTuber MrBeast Hailed For Giving 'Gift Of Sight' To 1,000
Visually-Impaired
People
YouTuber MrBeast AKA Jimmy Donaldson has made the world brighter for
1,000
visually-impaired people. He paid for cataract surgeries of these people who
were blind or
near-blind and could not afford the procedure themselves, as per CNN. Some of
the
participants were also given cash and other donations. Ophthalmologist and
surgeon Jeff
Levenson performed the first round of surgeries:
https://www.news18.com/buzz/youtuber-mrbeast-hailed-for-giving-gift-of-sight-to-1000-visually-impaired-people-6948625.html
8) Accessibility Lessons Learned From Blind Users Attending A User
Research Study |
Equal Entry
Equal Entry held a user research study on virtual reality accessibility
for blind
users in New York City. This involved nine participants who commuted from their
homes to the
NYU Ability Project in Brooklyn. It turned out that several could not find
their way to the
building:
https://equalentry.com/accessibility-lessons-from-blind-users/
9) Your Aira Invoice Will Now Include Some Additional Information
Explorers with paid plans, including Intro, Standard, Advanced, Silver,
Gold, Platinum
and Community plans, the information included in your invoice will change
beginning with
your first invoice in February 2023:
https://www.aira.io/invoice
10) Blind Americans Come to Washington to Tell Their Stories to Congress
National Federation of the Blind Seeks to Advance Legislative Priorities.
Hundreds of
blind Americans will converged on the nation's capital to meet with their
representatives in
Congress to tell their stories and emphasize the need for legislators to
advance key
priorities that will help the blind. The annual event organized by the National
Federation
of the Blind, known as its Washington Seminar, officially began with a kick-off
meeting on
Monday, January 30 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Throughout the rest of the week,
blind Americans
using white canes or guide dogs were seen throughout the Capitol complex. As
part of our key
priorities, we support the following legislative initiatives:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blind-americans-come-to-washington-to-tell-their-stories-to-congress-301732441.html
11) Meet The First-Ever Accessibility Engineer At The Washington Post
As some newsroom roles go the way of the dinosaurs, other new jobs are
being born.
This is the first in an occasional series of Q&As with people who are the first
to hold
their title in their newsroom:
https://www.niemanlab.org/2023/02/meet-the-first-ever-accessibility-engineer-at-the-washington-post/
12) Researchers Develop A New Smartphone-Based Tool To Detect Visual
Impairment In
Young Children
In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers conducted a
prospective,
multi-center, observational study between January 14th 2020 and January 30th
2022 in China:
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230130/Researchers-develop-a-new-smartphone-based-tool-to-detect-visual-impairment-in-young-children.aspx
13) Colorado Woman Combats Norms By Becoming First In Her School To
Obtain Black Belt
In A Wheelchair | 9NEWS
Publisher: Prior to an injury that I sustained about 6 years ago now that
left me with
limited mobility I was a practitioner of traditional Korean Taekwondo for
almost 15 years. I
earned my 3rd Degree Black Belt under the late Grand Master Moo Hwan Kim and
during that
time taught thousands of students and competed in over a thousand full contact
traditional
and Olympic-stye Taekwondo sparring tournaments. And I just want to say, from
experience,
that martial arts families, of all styles and types, are comprised of some of
the kindest
people that you will ever meet. And more to the point, some of the most
understanding with
regard to different levels of ability. Everyone thinks that martial arts is
about fighting.
I certainly did. But it's really about living. So if you live with a
disability, please
don't think that martial arts aren't for you. They may be just what the doctor
ordered.
9NEWS: It is said that less than 10 percent of people who pursue karate will
ever obtain
their first degree black belt, and it takes years of practice to achieve that
accomplishment. Of that 10 percent, one woman at 5280 Karate Academy Foundation
in Lakewood,
Colorado is defying even more odds. Anita Liuzzi broke barriers by becoming the
first person
in a wheelchair to earn a black belt at 5280 Karate Academy in Lakewood,
Colorado:
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/fair-game/anita-liuzzi-wheelchair-karate-fair-game/73-a0a70c58-8a89-4572-b85b-6cc1910bf04f
14) 3D-Printed Braille Playdoh Stampers | Paths To Literacy
Use a 3D printer to create your own braille playdoh stamper from the free
file:
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/3d-printed-braille-playdoh-stampers/
15) Leading Self-Service Kiosk Technology Wins Accessibility Award
Vispero TM — the global leader for assistive technology products for the
blind and
low-vision community and provider of JAWS ®, the world's most widely used
screen reader,
announces that JAWS for Kiosk was awarded the inaugural accessibility award at
the
Self-Service Innovation Summit (SSIS) 2022:
https://www.tpgi.com/leading-self-service-kiosk-technology-wins-accessibility-award/
16) New Kiosk Rules in the Works | TPGi
There are kiosks everywhere — self-checkout at grocery stores, check-in
at hotels and
doctor's offices, ordering kiosks at restaurants, banking, and retail stores.
Often, these
kiosks are inaccessible—they lack screen readers, tactile keypads, captions,
and other
critical accessibility tools. Often, an attendant is unavailable to assist, and
the only
option is the inaccessible self-service kiosk. As a result of the widespread
lack of
accessibility and a host of existing rules that touch on kiosk accessibility
but do not
cohesively address it, the US Access Board is revisiting the existing rules
around
self-service machines and their accessibility:
https://www.tpgi.com/new-kiosk-rules-in-the-works/
17) Under-Serving The Disabled Community Is Affecting Your Bottom Line |
Forbes
Poor digital accessibility will impact your bottom line. An inaccessible
website makes
it harder for visitors with disabilities to buy your products and use your
services. It bars
them from actively engaging with your brand, which can lead to lost sales
opportunities for
your business. In fact, 75% of people with a disability will take their
business elsewhere
because of poor accessibility and are even willing to buy from a more expensive
e-commerce
source that does offer an accessible experience:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/01/30/under-serving-the-disabled-community-is-affecting-your-bottom-line/?sh=283b547c314d
18) 3 AI-Powered Smart Glasses Giving Sight to the Blind and the
Visually-Impaired
AI technology is changing how visually impaired people experience the
world. As
technology advances, the potential for assistive devices to improve the lives
of those with
visual impairments is becoming a reality. One area that has seen significant
growth in
recent years is the development of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled smart
glasses.
Integrated with AI technology, these smart glasses can analyze the environment
and provide
real-time audio cues to the wearer, such as describing the objects around them
or reading
out text:
https://www.jumpstartmag.com/3-ai-powered-smart-glasses-giving-sight-to-the-blind-and-the-visually-impaired/
19) My Experience Watching The 2017 Solar Eclipse With The BrainPort
The February 1979 solar eclipse, the last total eclipse in North America
during the
twentieth century, happened during my third grade year. Of course a good
teacher would use
it as a learning opportunity, explaining what an eclipse was etc. Mrs. Love was
definitely
one of those cool teachers, and also taught the class never to look directly at
the sun, and
how to use pinhole cameras with paper to be safe. My classmates and I went
outside during
the peak of the eclipse, not total but still 87%, and it was an exiting moment,
though I was
disappointed that I couldn't see it:
https://accessibility-insights.com/2023/01/24/my-experience-watching-the-2017-solar-eclipse-with-the-brainport/
20) Making Origami Accessible to All
If you would like to know more about the art of origami in an accessible
format,
please feel free to visit our website. This site has text-only instructions for
folding many
different things from paper as well as links to other sites around the web with
accessible
origami instructions. If you would like to contribute or need help with
folding, simply send
email to Lindy van der Merwe at accessorigami@xxxxxxxxx ✉. You can also join
the Accessible
Origami Project by searching under groups on Facebook:
https://www.accessorigami.com/
21) New Initiative For Blind And Low-Vision Individuals A One-Stop-Shop
To Connect
Employers And Job Seekers
In 2021, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and its network of
associated
nonprofit agencies across the country launched a new talent management
enterprise called
NSITE as part of its commitment to create training and employment opportunities
for people
who are blind or have low vision:
https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2023/01/30/initiative-for-blind-and-low-vision-individuals.html
22) The Mitten: Winter Literacy Ideas | Paths To Literacy
Winter time brings a host of possibilities to use theme based learning
when creating
literacy opportunities. Using mittens is just one item that lends itself to
this approach:
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/the-mitten-winter-literacy-ideas/
23) Misophonia: How 'Sound Rage' Destroys Relationships And Forces People
To Move Home
Sent into apoplexy by whistling noses? Can't bear the sound of people
eating? You
could be one of the many people affected by this potentially debilitating
condition:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jan/26/misophonia-how-sound-rage-destroys-relationships-and-forces-people-to-move-home
24) ASU Computer Scientists Work To Build A Better Tomorrow For Visually
Impaired
Students
A group of students earned a grant to create EquiBraille, a braille board
for
in-person classes:
https://www.statepress.com/article/2023/01/asu-students-create-equibraille-to-help-visually-impaired
25) Art Revives Memories Of Visually Impaired
Australian Paralympian Katie Kelly should have been on top of the world.
She had just
won the first-ever gold medal for paratriathlon at the Rio games, and standing
on the podium
was a highlight of her life. But her vision was failing. Kelly's journey with
Usher
syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision, was
beginning to
take a toll. So when she was asked to be part of Last Seen, a world-first
project where
artists bring visual memories of the sight-impaired to life, it was a moment
tinged with
sadness:
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8063845/art-revives-memories-of-visually-impaired/
26) Addressing Narrative Language and Self-Regulation Goals in Yoga
Activities | Paths
To Literacy
Yoga activities can help students to develop improved narrative language
through a
variety of imaginative and meditative stories and mantras which are inspired by
the
movements, characters and sounds:
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/addressing-narrative-language-and-self-regulation-goals-yoga-activities/
27) Novacoast Launches Training Program Focused On Blind And Visually
Impaired Talent
Wichita-based cybersecurity company Novacoast is launching a new training
program that
targets what its leadership believes is are underserved segments of the labor
pool — and it
isn't limiting those opportunities to just its own operations. The company on
Tuesday
announced its Apex program, which will provide training for the blind and
visually impaired
and military veterans:
https://www.tristatehomepage.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/8738335/novacoast-announces-apex-program-cybersecurity-training-for-bvi-and-military-veteran-communities/
28) College Success @ Perkins | Paths To Literacy
College Success @ Perkins was designed to address the gaps in college
readiness for
all students with visual impairments. The objectives are to increase
self-awareness, promote
self-advocacy, and build a strong foundation for success in a college program:
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resource/college-success-resources-perkins/
29) Talking Credit Cards Help Visually Impaired People Prevent Abuse
Credit cards are not easy for visually impaired people to use because
they can't
always see the terminal to know where to insert their card. But the main
challenge for blind
people is that they can't confirm whether the price the retailer keys in is
accurate. To
alleviate that problem, French tech firm Thales has developed a credit card
that talks. It
was the French who invented the chip card, with its four-digit-code security
system. Thales
is also developing a biometric credit card that can read a user's fingerprint:
https://www.marketplace.org/2023/01/31/talking-credit-cards-help-visually-impaired-people-prevent-abuse/
30) 'Radio Talking Book' Keeps Visually Impaired Minnesotans Engaged
Back when we were a newspaper-reading country, there was the morning
edition paper and
the evening edition paper. The day's stories were always a big topic of
conversation. But if
you were blind or visually impaired, newspapers were not immediately accessible
— until
Radio Talking Book. Joseph Papke is the supervisor of the organization in St.
Paul, and he
joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the birth of the essential
service:
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2023/01/31/radio-talking-book-keeps-visually-impaired-minnesotans-engaged
31) Workshop Aims to Help Blind and Low-Vision Riders Navigate Bay Area
Rapid Transit
Bay Area Rapid Transit held a workshop on January 31st 2023 in Oakland
aimed at
helping visually impaired riders better navigate the system:
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/bart-trains-blind-low-vision/3144509/
32) Audio Guide Launches To Help Blind And Partially Sighted People
Access Busy
Bristol Temple Meads Train Station
Network Rail has teamed up with Bristol Sight Loss Council (BSLC) to
launch a guide
that comprises 12 audio files, each file will guide the listener safely through
a section of
the station, making it far easier to navigate for blind and partially sighted
people:
https://attoday.co.uk/audio-guide-launches-to-help-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-access-busy-train-station/
33) 5 Products To Help Build Literacy Skills In Children With Multiple
Disabilities |
APH FamilyConnect
As teachers and parents, we plan a LOT when it comes to the education of
our precious
little ones. Especially with our kiddos who are blind or have low vision, as
well as
multiple disabilities, we plan to include not only the core curriculum areas
but also
Expanded Core Curriculum areas. We want them to learn an array of functional
skills to match
their educational skills. One especially important skill lies solidly in both
camps and
cannot be emphasized enough — literacy! Easily accepted as academic and part of
the core
curriculum, I cannot think of a more functional life skill than literacy.
Fostering this
crucial skill set in our kiddos with multiple disabilities can take some extra
effort and
thought. Here are some helpful items to support you as the parent and teacher
while you make
literacy learning both fun and possible for the youngster(s) in your life:
https://familyconnect.org/multiple-disabilities/learning/5-products-to-help-build-literacy-skills-in-children-with-multiple-disabilities/
34) Adapting Fire Safety Materials for ALL Students | Paths To Literacy
Ideas to promote fire safety with children who are blind or visually
impaired,
including those with CVI. Includes tips to adapt fire safety information in
different
formats:
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/adapting-fire-safety-materials-all-students/
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February 8th 2023 and February 9th 2023 | Treble Health Tinnitus Relief
Summit
In recognition of Tinnitus Awareness Week, Treble Health announced that
it is bringing
together experts from around the globe for the Tinnitus Relief Summit, slated
to be a live,
two-day symposium, hosted online, that welcomes audiologists and tinnitus
experts to share
emergent research and evidence-based practices for the care and treatment of
tinnitus.
Hosted by Treble Health — a California-based telehealth company — this
gathering will "bust
myths and broaden interventions for a growing field of chronic tinnitus and
hyperacusis
management." During this live two day event, Treble Health has teamed up with
audiologists
and tinnitus experts around the world to present a comprehensive portfolio of
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tricks to help manage tinnitus. Each presenter will focus on a specific area of
tinnitus,
covering everything that one could possibly need to know:
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February 9th 2023 and February 10th 2023 | Second Annual 2023 ATHEN
Virtual STEM
Accessibility Conference: Acc3ss N0w!
ATHEN is hosting the Second Annual "2023 ATHEN Virtual STEM Accessibility
Conference:
Acc3ss N0w!" on February 9th and 10th 2023. Registration is free for ATHEN and
AHEAD
members, and low cost for non-members. Conference Details, Dates, Registration
and Cost:
https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference
February 11th 2023 | Maryland Accessible Telecommunications | Technology
User Group |
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)
7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT
Formerly Maryland Relay, this state resource can help clients acquire
cell phones, TTY
equipment, and other communication devices. The application process is easy and
highly
encouraged. Learn about all of the programs offered and how you can benefit.
All events are
currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will
be held in
person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 ☎ at 10:00 AM ET. For more information about
the
Technology User Group or to recommend a topic / technology for discussion,
please contact:
Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 ☎ or via email jerry.price1@xxxxxxxxxxxx ✉
February 14th 2023 | Exploring New Accessibility Frontiers with TPGi and
the W3C
9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT
Presenter: Matthew Atkinson, TPGi's Principal Accessibility Engineer, and
W3C's
Accessible Platform Architectures working group co-chair. Several of TPGi's
accessibility
experts work alongside many others from across industry and academia to further
accessibility through the work of the W3C. There's a range of transformative
and
evolutionary work being done right now, thanks to a collaboration between
different groups
and organizations. Join Matthew Atkinson, co-chair of the W3C's Accessible
Platform
Architectures working group, for an overview of a few key strands of
exploration and
development. Topics to be covered include affording symbol users access to web
content,
ensuring the Web of Things is accessible to all, and making collaborative
authoring
accessible. Register:
https://www.tpgi.com/webinar-february-14-at-12pm-et-exploring-new-accessibility-frontiers-with-tpgi-and-the-w3c/
February 15th 2023 | How Do Accessibility Overlays Impact Assistive
Technology?
(Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Access Ingenuity
10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 6PM GMT
Accessibility Overlays from companies like accessiBe, UserWay, and others
seem like a
quick fix to help you achieve WCAG compliance. However, have you ever wondered
how they
impact assistive technology users? Join Michael Parker and Zhi Huang from
Access Ingenuity
as they demonstrate the impact of accessibility overlays on screen readers and
other
assistive technology users and explain why developing accessible websites is a
much better
approach than implementing accessibility overlays. Learning Outcomes: Learn the
impact of
accessibility overlays on screen reader users. Understand the difference
between designing
an accessible website and using an accessibility overlay. Learn how to disable
accessibility
overlays. | Meeting ID: 862 3015 4256 | Passcode: 271210 | One tap mobile:
+16694449171,,86230154256#,,,,*271210# US Dial by your location. +1 669 900
9128 US (San
Jose) | Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86230154256?pwd=dGpjKzJrcG80aU9LNVNMREFhakRrZz09#success
February 15th 2023 | Giving Up Your Car Keys Is Not The End Of Your
Independence | NFB
of Maryland Senior Call
4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT on 2/16
Presented by National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Maryland Senior
Division.
Please join our conversation to explore the emotional decision to give up
driving. Discover
how to manage your life when you are no longer the one behind the wheel. When:
February 15,
2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET. Where: NFB of Maryland Conference Call at (339)
209-4083 ☎.
All are welcome! For more information about this event or the NFB of Maryland
Senior
Division please contact Marguerite Woods at (443) 271-1668 ☎ or
mwoods719@xxxxxxxxx ✉.
February 20th 2023 | Project INSPIRE: Spring 2023 | Paths To Literacy | 6
Course
Offering | Deadline To Register: February 17th 2023
Project INSPIRE will be offering six courses. This includes a new course,
Nemeth Code
Symbols Used in High School and Strategies for Supporting Math Learning. We are
offering the
opportunity for you to take ONE of the courses. You may choose from the
following courses:
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/project-inspire-spring-2023/
February 21st 2023 | Don't Hesitate to Communicate, Vispero's Own
Blindness and
Diversity Awareness Workshop | TPGi
9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT
Presenters: Amy Albin (she/her), HR Intern, Vispero. Amy Albin (she/her)
has been
Vispero's HR intern since September 2022. She will lead a unique workshop to
spark open
conversations about how sighted and blind/vision impaired people can interact
comfortably
together. You will learn tools that apply not just to sighted and blind/vision
impaired
people but also to anyone who is a member of a marginalized group. Whether you
are sighted
or blind/vision impaired, you will learn techniques to facilitate constructive
communication
with the diverse people in all areas of your life:
https://www.tpgi.com/webinar-february-21-at-12pm-et-dont-hesitate-to-communicate-visperos-own-blindness-and-diversity-awareness-workshop/
February 22nd 2023 | RUBY Handheld Magnifiers: A Vision Solution for
Every Situation
(ACVREP CE Approved, Assistive Technology Webinar) | Access Ingenuity
10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 6PM GMT
Did you know there are five RUBY models to help with your low vision
needs? RUBY
handheld video magnifiers provide the help that many people with low vision
need to read a
text and see details. All RUBY models have a crisp, sharp image, high-contrast
modes, and
built-in LEDs. The streamlined design means RUBY can go with you anywhere,
giving you easy
access to photos, letters, prescriptions, packaging labels, and menus, even in
a dark
restaurant. With its broad range of adjustable, undistorted magnification, a
RUBY video
magnifier outperforms a drawerful of traditional magnifiers. Join Ian Ramos
from Access
Ingenuity with Joe McDaniel from Vispero to discuss the features and benefits
of all the
RUBY models and the assistance each can give in specific situations. Note that
everybody is
welcome and can benefit from this presentation. If you are a teacher of the
visually
impaired (TVI), this presentation is approved for ACVREP continuing education
credit.
Learning Outcomes: Features of all RUBY models. How to determine the right size
for you. How
adding speech capability can take you further. RUBY Handheld Magnifiers: A
Vision Solution
for Every Situation | Meeting ID: 858 1556 3463 | Passcode: 691785 | One tap
mobile:
+16699009128,,85815563463#,,,,*691785# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location:
+1 669 900
9128 US (San Jose) | Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85815563463?pwd=WENJdjFQcS9rdWtoMm1QeDJwRU9mZz09#success
February 22nd 2023 | Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights: New
Webinar Series
with Karen Mayer Cunningham | APH FamilyConnect
4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT on 1/26
This fall, we were pleased to partner with Karen Mayer Cunningham to
present two
webinar series. Navigating and Negotiating Successful IEP and 504 Outcomes and
Ask the
Advocate provided information to parents, professionals, and school-based
members.
Participants had the opportunity to learn more about the IEP and 504 processes
as well as
the opportunity to ask specific questions about their child's IEPs. These two
series have
been highly attended, and we have received requests for more content from Karen
Mayer
Cunningham, the self-proclaimed “Special Education Boss”. The positive feedback
and need for
more content to support parents and professionals leads to the next series of
webinars. We
are excited to offer the next series to continue to support parents and
professionals.
Procedural Safeguards: Procedural Safeguards are handed out, and many don't
have a full
understanding of the document. Procedural Safeguards and Rights are in place
for parents and
individuals with a disability between the ages of 3 to 22. Unfortunately, most
parents are
only asked by school-based members if they “received” their copy of the
procedural rights,
and would they please sign in receipt of them. While that checks a box for the
school, it in
no way equips the families with a knowledge of their rights and protection, nor
indicates
the school's legal obligation. This series will identify your rights and the
difference
between procedural and substantive requirements. Join the APH ConnectCenter and
Karen Mayer
Cunningham as we dive into Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights. Learn
more: We hope
you will join the 6-part webinar series to further your knowledge and
understanding of the
Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights. Join us at 7:00 pm EST on 1/11,
1/25, 2/8, 2/22,
3/8, and 3/22. Register here:
https://familyconnect.org/blog/familyconnect-blog/procedural-safeguards-and-parental-rights-new-webinar-series-with-karen-mayer-cunningham/
February 27th 2023 to March 2nd 2023 | Apply By January 23rd 2023 |
Accessible
Customer-Centered Communications Workshop | NSITE & Baker Communications, Inc.
In
Partnership
NSITE, the first organization to provide a continuum of employment
services for
individuals who are blind or face vision loss, has partnered with one of the
leading sales
training providers, Baker Communications Inc. (BCI), to offer a virtual
instructor-led
delivery of their Customer-Centered Communications workshop. This highly
engaging and
participatory accessible workshop, delivered over four consecutive days (four
hours per
session), covers a comprehensive six-part system of organized customer
communications and
selling. After the program, participants will be able to build greater trust
with customers,
deliver specific customer outcomes effectively, and achieve world-class
customer service and
sales performance. All NSITE programs are adapted for the learning styles of
blind and
low-vision learners. Therefore, qualified applicants who are blind or have low
vision
receive enrollment preference in case classes fill up. Program runs February 27
to March 2,
2023. Apply by January 23rd 2023:
https://bit.ly/NSITE-CCC
February 28th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
March 6th 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 6: Daily Living
Activities | APH
8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT
Let's explore daily-living activities using LEGO Braille Bricks and share
our best
practices, experiences, tips:
https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/
March 8th 2023 | Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights: New Webinar
Series with
Karen Mayer Cunningham | APH FamilyConnect
4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT on 1/26
This fall, we were pleased to partner with Karen Mayer Cunningham to
present two
webinar series. Navigating and Negotiating Successful IEP and 504 Outcomes and
Ask the
Advocate provided information to parents, professionals, and school-based
members.
Participants had the opportunity to learn more about the IEP and 504 processes
as well as
the opportunity to ask specific questions about their child's IEPs. These two
series have
been highly attended, and we have received requests for more content from Karen
Mayer
Cunningham, the self-proclaimed “Special Education Boss”. The positive feedback
and need for
more content to support parents and professionals leads to the next series of
webinars. We
are excited to offer the next series to continue to support parents and
professionals.
Procedural Safeguards: Procedural Safeguards are handed out, and many don't
have a full
understanding of the document. Procedural Safeguards and Rights are in place
for parents and
individuals with a disability between the ages of 3 to 22. Unfortunately, most
parents are
only asked by school-based members if they “received” their copy of the
procedural rights,
and would they please sign in receipt of them. While that checks a box for the
school, it in
no way equips the families with a knowledge of their rights and protection, nor
indicates
the school's legal obligation. This series will identify your rights and the
difference
between procedural and substantive requirements. Join the APH ConnectCenter and
Karen Mayer
Cunningham as we dive into Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights. Learn
more: We hope
you will join the 6-part webinar series to further your knowledge and
understanding of the
Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights. Join us at 7:00 pm EST on 1/11,
1/25, 2/8, 2/22,
3/8, and 3/22. Register here:
https://familyconnect.org/blog/familyconnect-blog/procedural-safeguards-and-parental-rights-new-webinar-series-with-karen-mayer-cunningham/
March 11th 2023 | Using Garage Band App to Create a Song | Technology
User Group |
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)
7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT
You have seen this app on your iDevice, and maybe you have even opened it
once or
twice. In this presentation, you will learn how to create a song from scratch
and how to
make modifications. All events are currently being held via teleconference
until further
notice. No programs will be held in person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 ☎ at
10:00 AM ET. For
more information about the Technology User Group or to recommend a topic /
technology for
discussion, please contact: Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 ☎ or via email
jerry.price1@xxxxxxxxxxxx ✉
March 13th 2023 through March 17th 2023 | 2023 38th Annual CSUN Assistive
Technology
Conference
Welcome. Whether you have been attending the conference for years or are
planning to
attend your first, the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, also known as the
CSUN
Conference, is the ultimate community experience and the premier forum on
technology for all
persons with disabilities. For over 37 years, California State University,
Northridge's
Center on Disabilities has sponsored the conference, providing a platform for
researchers,
practitioners, educators, exhibitors and more from around the world, where they
can share
knowledge, innovations, and best practices to promote inclusion for all.
Building on the
momentum from the 2022 conference, exciting new plans are in the works to
enhance the
conference experience. We encourage you to join us in Anaheim, California in
2023, where
attendees can attend Pre-Conference Workshops, the yearly Keynote Address,
Featured
Presentations, General Sessions, Sponsor Showcase Suites and the Exhibit Hall.
We also
continue developing new programming to build community and networking
opportunities. Check
back often or follow us on social media for the latest updates, details, and
deadlines. For
information on sponsor or exhibitor opportunities, please visit our
Opportunities page or
email us at conference@xxxxxxxx ✉. We can't wait until the CSUN Conference
community is back
together to learn, share and connect:
https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/
March 15th 2023 and March 16th 2023 | 2023 3rd Annual Axe-Con | Building
Accessible
Experiences | The World's Largest Digital Accessibility Conference
Deque Systems, the trusted leader in digital accessibility, has announced
the third
annual axe-con conference will return on March 15-16th, 2023. With the success
of axe-con
over the past two years, Deque will continue to host the conference as a free
virtual event
again next year. Axe-con is an open and inclusive digital accessibility
conference that
welcomes developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals
of all
experience levels to a new kind of accessibility conference focused on
building, testing,
and maintaining accessible digital experiences:
https://www.deque.com/blog/save-the-date-for-axe-con-2023/
March 21st 2023 and March 22nd 2023 | Multiple Perspectives 2023 |
Americans With
Disabilities Act Multiple Perspectives On Access, Inclusion, & Disability
Conference | Ohio
State University
"It is time to move beyond the letter of the law to the spirit of the
law; to shift
our focus from redressing human and environmental problems through remedial
design to
preventing problems through holistic design." -Leslie Kanes Weisman. As a
modern land grant
university, an important part of Ohio State University's mission is outreach
and engagement,
serving the community through a variety of activities. During the tenth
anniversary year of
the Americans With Disabilities Act the Multiple Perspectives On Access,
Inclusion And
Disability conference was created to help fulfill this mission. In short, the
goal of the
conference is to encourage the kind of change suggested by Leslie Kanes Weisman
in the
opening quote. It is hoped that the annual conference will serve as a catalyst
for positive
change and a springboard for collaborations with our partners in education,
business,
public, and social service. Each year a series of workshops will provide a
forum for
individuals and organizations to expand their knowledge and perspectives, and
an opportunity
to increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration. The
workshops are
designed to bring a diverse audience together to discuss the full spectrum of
disability
issues and experiences. To ensure broad participation from the university
community,
business, state and local government, educators, advocacy organizations, social
service
agencies, and individuals with disabilities sponsors are sought each year to
subsidize
conference participants. Register:
https://ada.osu.edu/ada-conference
March 22nd 2023 | Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights: New Webinar
Series with
Karen Mayer Cunningham | APH FamilyConnect
4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT on 1/26
This fall, we were pleased to partner with Karen Mayer Cunningham to
present two
webinar series. Navigating and Negotiating Successful IEP and 504 Outcomes and
Ask the
Advocate provided information to parents, professionals, and school-based
members.
Participants had the opportunity to learn more about the IEP and 504 processes
as well as
the opportunity to ask specific questions about their child's IEPs. These two
series have
been highly attended, and we have received requests for more content from Karen
Mayer
Cunningham, the self-proclaimed “Special Education Boss”. The positive feedback
and need for
more content to support parents and professionals leads to the next series of
webinars. We
are excited to offer the next series to continue to support parents and
professionals.
Procedural Safeguards: Procedural Safeguards are handed out, and many don't
have a full
understanding of the document. Procedural Safeguards and Rights are in place
for parents and
individuals with a disability between the ages of 3 to 22. Unfortunately, most
parents are
only asked by school-based members if they “received” their copy of the
procedural rights,
and would they please sign in receipt of them. While that checks a box for the
school, it in
no way equips the families with a knowledge of their rights and protection, nor
indicates
the school's legal obligation. This series will identify your rights and the
difference
between procedural and substantive requirements. Join the APH ConnectCenter and
Karen Mayer
Cunningham as we dive into Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights. Learn
more: We hope
you will join the 6-part webinar series to further your knowledge and
understanding of the
Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights. Join us at 7:00 pm EST on 1/11,
1/25, 2/8, 2/22,
3/8, and 3/22. Register here:
https://familyconnect.org/blog/familyconnect-blog/procedural-safeguards-and-parental-rights-new-webinar-series-with-karen-mayer-cunningham/
March 28th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
April 5th 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 7: Music | APH
8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT
Let's discover together how to make music with these famous bricks! Come
and share
your creative ideas:
https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/
April 8th 2023 | How To Upgrade To Windows 11 | Technology User Group |
Maryland State
Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)
7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT
This operating system has been around for a while, and people champion
its security
strengths and applications. Should you upgrade, and what is that process? All
events are
currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will
be held in
person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 ☎ at 10:00 AM ET. For more information about
the
Technology User Group or to recommend a topic / technology for discussion,
please contact:
Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 ☎ or via email jerry.price1@xxxxxxxxxxxx ✉
April 25th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
May 3rd 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 8: STEM | APH
8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT
Have you ever thought of doing science, computing, or technology with
LEGO Braille
Bricks? Expert guests will join us for an amazing session:
https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/
May 13th 2023 | Travel Tools and Apps | Technology User Group | Maryland
State Library
for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)
7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT
Whether you are traveling to another city, state or country, we will look
at tools and
resources that will help you get the most assistance for your venture. All
events are
currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will
be held in
person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 ☎ at 10:00 AM ET. For more information about
the
Technology User Group or to recommend a topic / technology for discussion,
please contact:
Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 ☎ or via email jerry.price1@xxxxxxxxxxxx ✉
June 2nd 2023 | ATHEN Sixth Annual Accessibility Summer Camp 2023
6AM PT, 7AM MT, 8AM CT, 9AM ET, 2PM GMT
We would love for you to share your accessibility knowledge during our
sixth annual
Accessibility Summer Camp 2023! As in former years, this virtual conference is
FREE for all
attendees. This year's ASC event will take place on Friday, June 2, 2023, from
8:00-4:00
CST. As a conference participant you will be able to attend sessions and engage
in valuable
networking with like-minded professionals. We are soliciting presentations from
all
experience levels and backgrounds, so please visit the ASC Conference Home Page
for more
information and to submit a proposal. The session proposal deadline is Friday,
February
17th, 2023. What is Accessibility Summer Camp (ASC)? The Accessibility Summer
Camp is a FREE
annual conference with the goal of connecting professionals and educators with
best
practices in accessibility and Universal Design. Over the past few years, the
ASC conference
has grown to become one of the most popular accessibility conferences in the
country. Our
mission is to provide accessibility professional development that empowers
attendees to
create high quality, accessible learning environments while removing barriers
for all
individuals who have a desire to learn:
https://www.accessibilityict.org/
May 23rd 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
June 7th 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 9: Orientation &
Mobility | APH
8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT
LEGO bricks to build plans, visualize routes, it's not new! But with LEGO
Braille
Bricks you can also create labels, add letters, words... Then it becomes really
great:
https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/
June 27th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
July 25th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
August 22nd 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
September 26th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
October 24th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
November 28th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
December 26th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group
5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM CT. Learn a few tips about everyday
technology
from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
https://hadley.edu/discussion-groups/tech-it-out
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Australia where he
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degree, spent 4
years drug and alcohol counselling, and then moved into his current job.
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