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"Makeathon" events in Nepal and Bhutan link disabled citizens to assistive technology. Even simple 3-D printed devices can be transformative. Learn more about these events in Nepal here:

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I've noticed some new followers as of late- a warm welcome to all! In a world that feels increasingly negative, here at WebABLE News we try to shine a light on positive news primarily relating to advancements in assistive technology for persons with disabilities ~Callie at WebABLE News 🦋

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Could more people use alt text on photos! Sincerely a partial sighted person

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Happy 50th episode! 🎉 Today on the pod we celebrate Maryanne "Moe" Keller, an American Deaf educator & interpreter and former politician from Colorado. disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode50/ Please subscribe & share! #ASL #deaf #Colorado #disability #a11y #WomenInPolitics #MentalHealth

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Many live with the limitations of not understanding numbers and the impact that has on everyday life. Laura Parker's Accessible Numbers project offers guidance on how to design services and write content for people who need help with numbers. accessiblenumbers.com

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Axe-Con hosted by @deque.com is only a week away!! Make sure you register for this amazing accessibility-focused event. It's all online and free to attend 🤗

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"I am convinced more than ever that the motivational force that drives #accessibility professionals is their deep love of humans; their intrinsic vocation is to serve others regardless of their own personal circumstances" -Mike Paciello, via Tweet, 2018 @mikepaciello.bsky.social

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Think Spring! 🌷 Here's a wonderful article by @disabledworld.bsky.social highlighting accessible gardens to visit throughout the country: www.disabled-world.com/travel/usa/g...

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"An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design" is a course offered by The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign through Coursera. This course introduces some fundamental principles, including assistive technology and adaptive strategies. www.coursera.org/learn/access...

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Just registered for the Microsoft Ability Summit- its free and virtual! March 18th, starts at 9am pacific. All about the latest technology in AI and Accessibility 🙌

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More details on the Speech Accessibility Project headed up by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for AI Speech Platform Microsoft Azure 👇 Improvements in accuracy by up to 60% !

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The Accessibility Show #4: Cookie Consent Forms https://www.joedolson.com/2025/02/the-accessibility-show-4-cookie-consent-forms/ - another great show with @nathanwrigley.com

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Thanks @disabilityscoop for highlighting a brand new hospital focused solely on treating children with complex physical and mental disabilities.

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Robotic pets programmed with AI 🧐 What do you think? www.arabnews.com/node/2588469...

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AI meets prosthetics: read all about Adam Parker's "predictive-feedback prosthesis" innovation and research: thegatewayonline.ca/2025/01/rece...

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🚶🏽Developing usable & accessible user interfaces is not about 'caring'. It's about being a Professional Web Developer #WebStandards #ux #a11y

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Thank you @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social for this great article on Accessibility Considerations for events! www.respectability.org/resources/ev...

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Really interesting assistive technology article: an optical braille sensor inspired by skin, that can read at the speed of touch! webable.com/articles/ski...

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🧏‍♀️ Some accessibility professionals and designers tend to focus only on screen readers. They think if it works for screen readers and keyboards it takes care of most accessibility barriers. https://buff.ly/4aEFCgS #Design #Accessibility

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a small tip for alt-text if youre on mobile that i find helpful since typing on mobile is a nightmare sometimes for me with chronic pain. i use voice-to-text and just describe out loud what im seeing in the image! i find it much easier 🦋🤍

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Good News 🦋 Students at Ohio School for the Blind get all new assistive technology for free thanks to Sight Savers America. Read all about it here: webable.com/articles/ohi...

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Thank you, @kristinwrites.bsky.social for helping share my alt text article 🦋

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Link to the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATiA) virtual Conference schedule in replies. I for one cannot travel to Orlando, so I appreciate this option! Anyone else planning to pop into a few sessions?

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Here's where I'll be this coming week! Let's connect!

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If you’re headed to ATIA 2025, we have some great sessions planned for you! #ATIA25 #ATIA2025 #AssistiveTechnology #a11y #accessibility #ATchat

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The Whispp assistive voice app mimics the users' natural voice and helps with stutters, vocal loss due to cancer or paralysis, and other vocal cord disabilities. A new feature called Live Conversations is being released, which will aid users in face to face convos even in noisy environments.

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Sharing again since every time I'm on this app I see people asking questions about alt text (which is awesome that people care!!☺️) Here's my blog post Alt Text for Beginners: webable.com/alt-text-for...

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Assistive Technology News 👋 Read all about Tokyo-based start-up Ubitone that enables DeafBlind people to access digital information through gloves with tactile inputs which mimic finger braille. Awesome tech to help everyone access what they want and need to access regardless of ability!

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All about audio description 💬

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