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Official Twitter feed of the USDA TARGET Center. Bringing together accessibilty, ergonomics, and technology. (RT and/or Following Does Not Imply Endorsement).

 Washington, DC
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On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, join the USDA TARGET Center's accessibility and ergonomics experts and trusted partners for the #InnovationAtWork Technology Showcase and Training event in Washington, DC. Last year's participants enjoyed themselves and learned a lot!
An exhibitor demonstrating an ergonomic chair and workstation for customers.

ALT An exhibitor demonstrating an ergonomic chair and workstation for customers.

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USDA TARGET Center retweeted
Steelcase@Steelcase26 May 2020
"People have talked about the workplace going away for the past four decades. There’s one thing that hasn’t changed; that is the fact that work is inherently social." Read more on the changing workplace emerging post-COVID, via @TorontoStar: thestar.com/business/2020/05…

How can employers make offices safer for workers? An office furniture maker has some suggestions

Ninety-two per cent of its open-plan office designs don’t provide appropriate distancing if fully occupied, a major office furniture supplier says.

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Poking our head out from hibernation to say it was great to see @emily_ladau quoted in @kaitlinugolik The Future of Feeling about unintended consequences related to trying to evoke empathy about disability through VR. #nauwu #a11y
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TARGET Center NDEAM Ergonomics Webinar TODAY at 2 PM EDT - mailchi.mp/usda/ndeam2019-13…
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TARGET Center NDEAM Webinars This Week on Assistive Technology and The Federal Framework for Disability Employment - eepurl.com/gFxnsv
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Join us for TARGET Center #NDEAM Webinars Next Week on TARGET Center Services and the Rehabilitation Act and Reasonable Accommodations - mailchi.mp/usda/ndeam2019
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USDA TARGET Center retweeted
The A11Y Project@A11YProject23 Sep 2019
"Understanding digital accessibility challenges is easy if you know people with disabilities. But what if you’ve never seen a person who is blind use their computer or smartphone?" @levelaccessa11y levelaccess.com/understandin…
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#FallBall just one of the many refreshes to the Center this September.
#FallBall just one of the many refreshes to the Center this September.

ALT #FallBall just one of the many refreshes to the Center this September.

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Why Your Driving Posture Matters with a cameo from our friend Ginger Dorsey geico.com/more/driving/auto/…
Photo of a person in a car driver's seat with the door open so that you can see them sitting properly

ALT Photo of a person in a car driver's seat with the door open so that you can see them sitting properly

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USDA TARGET Center retweeted
Double Robotics@DoubleRobotics27 Aug 2019
New Double 3 Robot Makes Telepresence Easier Than Ever IEEE Spectrum - IEEE Spectrum spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/…
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Excited to learn about @NuEyesUSA and their innovative products.
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We think we recognize someone on the new #NDEAM poster. And YES we can help you ensure the Right Talent can help your agency Right Now with accessibility services and assistive technology. See you in October!
The Right Talent, Right now Disability Employment Month poster with ODEP logo. Various images of individuals with disabilities in the workplace.

ALT The Right Talent, Right now Disability Employment Month poster with ODEP logo. Various images of individuals with disabilities in the workplace.

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Some #assistivetechnology goes with you everywhere via @openbionics and @ajinnovator #innovation
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What we're reading: Understanding Assistive Technology: How Do Deaf-Blind People Use Technology? via @LevelAccessA11y levelaccess.com/understandin…
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We love seeing short, captioned video demos in twitter feeds, such as this from @TobiiDynavox. #assistivetechnology xitter.cf/i/status/1161381984322…
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Kids And Adults With Autism Flying Easier In Pittsburgh, With Airport's Help n.pr/2ZmgIx5 via @NPR
A large new "sensory space" at Pittsburgh International Airport is divided into separate rooms; families can tailor sound and light levels to each traveler, whatever their age.

ALT A large new "sensory space" at Pittsburgh International Airport is divided into separate rooms; families can tailor sound and light levels to each traveler, whatever their age.

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Check out the impressive and useful sound meter app for noise and hearing loss prevention from @NIOSH cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/a… via @CDCgov
Photo of a smartphone in someone's hand with an app open and the large number 89.9 at the top

ALT Photo of a smartphone in someone's hand with an app open and the large number 89.9 at the top

How eye-gaze technology brought creativity back into an artist's life theguardian.com/tech-that-em…
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Scientists create contact lenses that zoom on command engadget.com/2019/07/30/scie… via @engadget
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How to make text easier to read on Android, iOS, and the web theverge.com/2019/7/25/89096… via @Verge

How to make text easier to read on Android, iOS, and the web

Stop straining your eyes to see what’s on your screen.

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We are always learning about new solutions to share what we learn with our customers. Today we are learning about #taskchairs from @humanscale #ergonomics
Photo of a Man demoing a Chair to a group in the Center

ALT Photo of a Man demoing a Chair to a group in the Center

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