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Heading into the #SolarEclipse2024, let's ensure it's for all. With tech like LightSound boxes, tactile tablets, and museum sonifications, we're making space accessible. #InclusiveAstronomy 🌘🎧
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ALT 3D printed cases for LightSound devices are stacked together at the New England Sci-Tech education center in Natick, Mass., on March 2, 2024. A prototype was first used during the 2017 total solar eclipse in North America, and the handheld device has been at other eclipses in increasing numbers. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)
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Bridging the #Accessibility Gap: The Current State of Accessibility in Corporate America. In this series, I propose that #lowcode platforms, particularly enhanced by #GenAI, offer a promising solution to accelerating accessibility initiatives. link.medium.com/3UxaeMti0Mb
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Some facts about assistive technology for #WorldATDay:
👨👩👦👦 Globally, more than 2.5 billion people need one or more #AT products.
📈With an ageing global population and a rise in #NCDs noncommunicable diseases, an estimated 3.5 billion people will need #AssistiveTechnology by 2050.
🦽Of 80 million people who need wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one.
🦻 1.5 billion people have hearing loss, yet #hearing aid production currently meets less than 10% of the global demand.
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In many countries majority of people who need #AssistiveTechnology do not have access to it.
Our #WalktheTalk booth draws attention to the need for #AT, it’s benefits and action that will improve access.
Check out the latest AT/#accessibility-themed crossword puzzle on! This is the 16th puzzle in the series, and I've included additional "learn more" links so you can explore the AT terms and concepts that pique your interest.
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Exciting News for Game Developers! 🎮
Xbox’s Accessibility Team presents the Game Accessibility Workshop Toolkit. Empower your team, get community feedback, and create games for all. Download now and innovate! #GamingForEveryone #GAAD msft.it/6019Ykaph
ALT Game Accessibility Workshop Intro Xbox Research Accessibility Team
Microsoft Copilot Studio/#GenerativeAI can significantly reduce cognitive overload. See the impact of AI tools in filtering and presenting information in a way that is simple, clear, and directly relevant to what you need. youtu.be/9NPkoMSJ0-w?si=p9NF… @MSFTEnable @jennylayfluffy
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Introducing the Accessibility Enabler Framework model toolkit – your key to fostering inclusion and empowering disabled talent! Explore the toolkit now #AccessibilityForAll #InclusionMatters #EmpowerTalent query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.…
Have you been doing these assistive technology themed crossword puzzles? This one is not that easy! AT CROSSWORD #14: YOUR SUNDAY AT CROSSWORD PUZZLE assistivetechnologyblog.com/… via @ATBlog2
Accessible Tactile Tours: Enhancing Museum and Performance Experiences for the Visual and Sensory Impaired assistivetechnologyblog.com/… #assistivetechnology #accessibility #tactiletours
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This is a great opportunity for African Assistive Tech Innovators. Apply now: inclusiveafrica.org/call_for… @StrathU @KenyattaUni @Uni_Rwanda @ExperienceUSIU @UCT_news @UPTuks @CairoUniv @UnivofGh @UnilagNigeria @ATBlog2 @Makerere @Ainshams_Univ @uonbi @iLabAfrica @unisa @cmu_africa
We are searching for exceptional African Assistive Tech Innovators to apply for Call For Innovations. Selected innovators will have the opportunity to present digital innovations at #InclusiveAfrica2024 & stand a chance to win $10,000. inclusiveafrica.org/call_for….
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ALT A poster that has an Inclusive Africa Conference 2024 logo. On the left side, It has text written Call For Innovations. Are you based in Africa, and do you have an innovative digital accessibility or assistive technology solution? If yes, apply and stand a chance to showcase the innovation at the Inclusive Africa Conference 2024, win $10,000, and receive expert mentoring. Submission Deadline: 15th February 2024, Time 12:00 am EAT. Apply Now. www.inclusiveafrica.org. On the right side, there is a picture of a man and a woman, and they're both touching a black prosthetic arm. At the bottom, it has social media icons, #InclusiveAfrica2024, www.inable.org and the inABLE logo.
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Enhancing Accessibility and Efficiency Across Industries: The Expanding Role of Amazon Transcribe And Other AI Services In The Transcription Market assistivetechnologyblog.com/… via @ATBlog2
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Building Tomorrow's Homes Today: The Surging Demand for Accessible Housing assistivetechnologyblog.com/… via @ATBlog2
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In our September webinar, we'll be discussing the advantages of creating an Accessibility Centre of Excellence as a strategy, training, and support resource for the whole organisation.
Come and join us to find out more 👉 ow.ly/WC1r50JVFbn #Digital #A11y #Leadership
ALT Free webinar from Hassell Inclusion - Building an Accessibility Centre of Excellence. Thursday 21st September 4pm BST. Book via Eventbrite
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Did you see how easy the T-Pull made closing that door?
That's a high door threshold, for sure. Someone using a wheelchair, walker or crutches... or someone with limited strength or balance! This is a solution we never knew we needed!
#accessibility #doorcloser #wheelchairaccess
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I just solved @ATBlog2's crossword in 2 minutes 34 seconds. Can you beat my time? assistivetechnologyblog.com/…
Your Sunday AT #crossword puzzle is here! Challenge yourself to uncover the words that represent the essence of inclusivity, from screen readers to mobility aids and beyond. #accessibility
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HassellInc: Fancy testing your accessibility knowledge? Take this assistive #tech themed crossword by @ATBlog2
ow.ly/sJG850Pv03Y
#A11y #Quiz #Inclusion
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Fancy testing your accessibility knowledge? Take this assistive #tech themed crossword by @ATBlog2
ow.ly/sJG850Pv03Y
#A11y #Quiz #Inclusion
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HassellInc: Fancy testing your accessibility knowledge? Take this assistive #tech themed crossword by @ATBlog2
ow.ly/sJG850Pv03Y
#A11y #Quiz #Inclusion