@diyability

Where MacGyver meets Assistive Technology!

 New York, NY
diyability.org
Joined November 2011
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We had a great day with @MakerNurse at #aota18, presently making in OT at our tech tables! #making #AssistiveTech
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Here until 5 for the tech tables. Learn about “making your world”. #aota18
"If I didn't embrace what made me different I'd never achieve what I've had." - @NyleDiMarco at #AOTA18
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Loved teaching #OT makers to hack & adapt yesterday. Looking forward to connecting with more tomorrow at our tech table. 4/20/18 from 3:30-5. #aota18
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We're headed to #aota18. Stop by our tech table, 4/20/18 from 3:30 - 5:00! #OT #a11y #making
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AssistiveWare: A World of Possibility itunes.apple.com/us/story/id…
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Braille for the 21st Century — Tuesday in NYC and Online nypl.org/events/programs/201…
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Dear @JoeLhota, Lovely to think whether elevators will be part of subway renovations is a "good question." Here are better questions: Why does @MTA continually skirt the law? Why does it take lawsuits to get anything done? Thanks, a Disabled Rider npr.org/2018/01/01/574985937… @NPR

New York City Subways A Hurdle For Disabled Riders

A round of renovations on New York City subway stations should make the system more wheelchair accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Critics say officials seem to be ignoring the law.

npr.org
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AOTA@AOTAInc28 Dec 2017
In her TED talk, AOTA member Holly Cohen said we were the “original makers.” Watch her talk and get inspired: buff.ly/2p9yWnK #OTCentennial
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Thanks @PaulSugarhood ! xitter.cf/paulsugarhood/status/9… – at Manhattan, NY
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NEW! Brand new features on SeeingAI launched today! Currency, colours and more! Can't wait to hear your feedback. #seeingai #accessibility blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/acc…
image from Seeing AI - iphone scanning a business card.

ALT image from Seeing AI - iphone scanning a business card.

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Only 1 in 10 have access to the assistive technology they need.. that needs to change. Recognizing International Day for Persons with #Disabilities, here’s what @Microsoft is doing to make #accessibility easier to find, use & master. #IDPD2017 #IDPWD17 blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/acc…
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#Hacking for the #holidays are back. Come void warranties & make #toys #accessible. #OTs earn #CEUs. diyability.org/events/

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Let's make space exploration accessible. After talking with @Cmdr_Hadfield and @TheRealBuzz, I'm convinced that people with disabilities can work in space given the right tools and training. Houston, prepare for astronauts with disabilities. habengirma.com/2017/10/08/ho… #a11y – at San Francisco, CA

Houston, Prepare for Astronauts with Disabilities

Official website of Haben Girma, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and advocate.

habengirma.com
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Join us tomorrow in SF for the #BlindArduino Monthly Meetup to explore hardware Text-To-Speech boards! #a11y meetu.ps/e/.gvmswlywmbmb/lxy…
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Announcing Tdsr: A Command Line Screen Reader For Macintosh And GNU/Linux cc @ChanceyFleet @BerkeleyBlink applevis.com/blog/assistive-…
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The Smith-Kettlewell Technical File 1980-1998 archived here for the benefit of all! ski.org/smith-kettlewell-tec… #BlindArduino #a11y @SKERI_RERC
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#OT #CEU #Webinar tomorrow. eventbrite.com/e/using-an-ip…

Using an iPad with a Switch: Touch Screen Optional

Using an iPad with a Switch:  Touch Screen Optional Wednesday, August 30th, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Did you know that the iPad can be used without touching the screen?  Know how to access these features?...

eventbrite.com
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DIYAbility retweeted
Walei@CorruptedSight19 Aug 2017
#blind people can experience the solar eclipse by sound and vibrations. Eclipse SoundScapes | Eclipse Soundscapes eclipsesoundscapes.org/
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DIYAbility retweeted
Hector Minto@hminto4 Aug 2017
Technology drives inclusive innovation. BBC and @MicrosoftUK collaborate on voice controlled iPlayer #accessibility news.microsoft.com/en-gb/201…

BBC and Microsoft experiment lets viewers talk to their TV

The BBC has worked with Microsoft to create an experimental version of iPlayer that lets viewers talk to their TV and find their favourite programmes. 

ukstories.microsoft.com
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