The Great Lakes ADA Center in collaboration with the ADA National Network invites you to register for the upcoming ADA Audio Conference Webinar entitled : Accessible Social Media 2.0 featuring Alexa Heinrich, Social Media Manager, St. Petersburg College. Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Organizations, businesses, and public entities use […]
From the U.S. Access Board… U.S. Access Board Webinar March 3, 2022 2:30 – 4:00 PM ET The ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards address independent access to swimming pools and spas. The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board’s free monthly series will take place March 3 from 2:30 – 4:00 (ET) and will review […]
A new research study conducted by the Southwest ADA Center, Dell, and Intel has been developed to study video game accessibility for people with disabilities. The confidential study is open to all individuals with disabilities 18 years of age and older who like to play video games. You do not have to share any information […]
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U.S. Access Board to Host Public Event on Equity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities People with disabilities face significant barriers to accessing primary and preventative healthcare. It is vital for medical care facilities and equipment, such as exam rooms and tables, diagnostic instruments and machines, and patient bedrooms and bathrooms, to be fully accessible to people with disabilities. The U.S. Access Board will host a […]
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As a part of the RERC TechSAge (Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities), funded by the U.S. government, we are conducting an interview study that explores the everyday activities and challenges of older adults who are late-deafened. The study consists of two parts: 1) questionnaires (30-45 minutes) and […]
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Since 1988, the annual Assistive Technology Conference on New England (ATCNE) has offered state-of-the-art workshops, information and exhibits on the technologies that enhance and change the lives of persons with disabilities of all ages. Attended each year by hundreds from New England, and beyond, the conference focuses on uses of technology in education, communication, employment, […]
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From the U.S. Access Board… WASHINGTON: October 27, 2021 – The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests public comments on the Draft of Promoting Access to Voting: Recommendations for Addressing Barriers to Private and Independent Voting for People with Disabilities. Under Executive Order 14019 on Promoting Access to Voting, NIST is directed to identify barriers to private […]
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Amazon has announced the expansion of their Alexa Smart Properties to include healthcare facilities and senior living communities. Author Fred Pennic on HIT Consultant Net notes that the new services are designed specifically for the needs of senior living communities and healthcare facilities. “Alexa Smart Properties simplifies deploying and managing Alexa-enabled devices at scale, helping […]
Bangor, ME (October 18, 2021): Bangor Savings Bank introduced its newest product, the first of its kind in the nation, Maine ABLE Benefit Checking. The account was created for people with disabilities to allow greater access to financial products and services, while protecting eligibility for federal and State of Maine means-tested benefits. Historically, individuals receiving […]
Cool Blind Tech, a Canadian company who sources news about new assistive technology for blind and low vision users reported this week that YouTube is coming out with several access improvements that will make the service my accessible to people with disabilities. Quoting from their blog YouTube is improving video accessibility for both viewers with […]