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It's National Accessibility Week in Canada!
Hello everyone, Happy National AccessAbility Week! This important week kicked off yesterday and runs until June 1. It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the progress we've made in creating a more accessible and inclusive Canada and to highlight the leadership and contributions of Canadians with disabilities. This…
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Beat the Heat: Essential Tips from the Red Cross
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips from the Red Cross Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay safe with some preparation. The Red Cross emphasizes the importance of hydration—drink lots of water and avoid sugary and alcoholic drinks. They suggest checking your urine color to ensure you're hydrated. Plan to stay cool by…
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British wheelchair tennis player wins Wimbledon
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Gaming for inclusion
Gaming for inclusion In a gaming world often exclusive to the visually impaired, a new dawn emerges with Quantum Guide Play software by JBL, breaking barriers in first-person shooter realms like Counter-Strike 2. For Joshua Tseng, born with congenital glaucoma, this innovation isn't just a tool; it's an enabler of dreams.…
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Online Testing Accessibility?
Recently I was provided an opportunity to take a test online using Pearson Vue. Not sure if anyone else has had an opportunity to use this platform and i would be interested in your prerogative. Unfortunately, my experience I encountered was one of significant lack of accessibility. Any thoughts on this would be…
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Paris 2024: Introduction to Wheelchair Rugby
Paris 2024: Introduction to Wheelchair Rugby Finally, a sport where we won't get in trouble for running into things on purpose, The Paris 2024 Paralympics, running from August 28 to September 8, will feature eight wheelchair rugby teams. This full-contact sport, invented in 1977, became a Paralympic medal event in 2000.…
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Inclusive Content in Traditional Media
Inclusive Content in Traditional Media When CODA won the best picture Oscar in 2022, many people with disabilities hoped it would lead to more inclusion of their stories in media. Aside from awareness and accolades, it appears that little progress to further advance disability inclusion of screen has followed. With limited…
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New dating app for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
New dating app for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Dating can be a daunting proposition, no matter your situation. For individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses, there are many added layers. Dateability is a dating app designed to change the conversation around dating and sex for individuals with a…
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Easing the banking challenges for people with disabilities.
Easing the banking challenges for people with disabilities. Achieving financial freedom is a challenge for everyone. Val Srinivas from Deloitte joins the BAI Banking Strategies podcast to share his firm’s recent research into the difficulties people with disabilities encounter while banking and how banks can make things…
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Adaptive Tools for Cooking
What Adaptive tools to use for cooking? Do you love to cook? Do you have a physical mobility impairment where you need adaptive cooking utensils to help you? There are so many wonderful products on the market and I'm curious what you use? Please post some of your adaptive solutions that help you cook. Here are a few…
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Banking Accessibility
Banking Accessibility Accommodations Do you have a physical mobility impairment and have trouble using the ATM? Do you have a vision impairment and don't have the proper accommodations in the bank to perform your banking needs safely and privately? Accessibility in banking is still not very inclusive for people with…
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Accessible Banking Sites/Apps
Was wondering if anyone had thoughts on Banking sites/apps and their accessibility/inaccessibility. As a small business owner I purposely selected my banking based upon how accessible the bank's website and banking are are. Does anyone else have any experiences?
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Welcome to the Open Inclusion Community
Welcome to the Open Inclusion Community! Thanks for filling in the registration form and joining our Open Community. We’re so glad you chose to join us! Our community is built with, for, and by you and other people across the community with lived experiences of disabilities. When you share your thoughts through a variety…
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The Value of a dyslexic diagnose?
There is a debate of the value or a dyslexic Diagnose amongst academics. For me it had huge value in understanding me and the challenges I fancied. They also opened a gate way to support and be able to continue Education. .
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Adaptive drawing and writing tools made with 3-D printer
TechOWL PA, the Technology for Our Whole Lives program, is Pennsylvania's premier initiative dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through assistive technology. With a mission to provide access, education, and advocacy, TechOWL PA offers a wide range of services, including device lending…
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Autistic Lioness wants to inspire others
Timely article with the Euro 2024 happening. This article explains how difficult it can be to fit in a team sport when you have a Neurodiverse like Autism.
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How do we hold train companies accountable for not meeting basic communication needs?
I came across an article discussing how dirty windows on a commuter transit service make it difficult for riders to see which station they are at: As a deaf person, I heavily rely on visual cues to know which stop I am at. Dirty windows are a significant issue for me, but that's not the only problem. NJ Transit's rolling…
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Geek Girl: Teen drama tackling Neurodiversity
I read this article about a teen drama on Netflix and wondered if anyone else had seen it and what their thoughts were?
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AI helping people with Dyslexia
I think this article really highlights how AI is helping people like me with dyslexia and the written word in education and the work place.
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ADHD as a superpower
I thought I share this article as it talks about the pros and cons of ADHD
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Disabled workers in the skill gap
Disabled workers in the skill gap Workers with disabilities can help out with the skills gap in different industries. We know this. As someone who has been navigating these programs recently, I find it always good to see them highlighted. Having a benefit counselor is essential.. There are programs like Ticket to Work…
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Start Up Business
Hello, I am starting a consulting business after spending the prior 10 years in public service and government. What are some strategies for reaching C-Suite and Boards to present them with the services that my business offers?
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Netflix Launches Fellowship for Filmmakers with Disabilities
Netflix Launches Fellowship for Filmmakers with Disabilities Netflix is funding the Visionary Fellowship, a yearlong program supporting filmmakers with disabilities. This initiative, managed by the Inevitable Foundation, offers $55,000 per participant to create short films, along with mentorship, health insurance,…
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How we protect your privacy
Open Inclusion is deeply committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This commitment to protecting your privacy is true of any engagement with us, including, when you use the www.openinclusion.com website when you are engaging on this community platform (registered or as a guest) when you choose to engage with us…
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How we protect your privacy
Open Inclusion is deeply committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This commitment to protecting your privacy is true of any engagement with us, including, when you use the www.openinclusion.com website when you are engaging on this community platform (registered or as a guest) when you choose to engage with us…
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HSBC disabled employees too
It was great to see at last HSBC recognising it has staff with access needs as well as customers, let hope they can use there insights to deliver more accessible banking to all.
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[USA] New web accessibility regulations for government/educational institutions
I came across this article at work as I work in communications for a school for the Deaf. The ADA laws were recently updated to ensure the digital presence of state and local governments complies with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level AA. Since K-12 schools and higher education institutions receive…
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Disabled artists
Great to see disabled artist including those with neurodiverse work shown and celebrated.
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Low spoons day, healthy food
Low spoons day, healthy food I have recently been very busy and having low spoons day with my chronic conditions. I still want to eat something healthy but it needs to be easy. I have been getting "salad kits" where all I have to do is open up the bag, which is actually easy for me to open, pour the greens into a bowl, and…
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Pre booked assistance on trains inflated
It is shocking to hear that rail companies over inflated stats on pre booked rail assistance to support the office ticket closures as disabled people and organisations, plus workers unions were fighting this. Clearly customer care does not exist.