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kestrell1. YouTube - Double Tap TV - March 8th 2022
In celebration of International Women's Day we are joined by Author, Speaker and Disability Rights Lawyer Haben Girma about her career and how she advises some of the biggest tech companies in the world
https://bit.ly/321OUEy
2. American Foundation for the Blind Urges Department of Justice to Complete Rulemaking Process for Digital Accessibility Regulations
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), along with their colleagues at the American Council of the Blind (ACB), the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), urges the Department of Justice to finalize a rule on web and application accessibility before the end of the current administration
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-foundation-for-the-blind-urges-department-of-justice-to-complete-rulemaking-process-for-digital-accessibility-regulations-301493154.html
3. This Walking Navigation System For The Visually Impaired Was Partly Developed By Honda
Navigation systems are becoming more advanced all the time, but until recently, they've nearly always been based on sight. Ashirase Inc., however, a new business initiative by Honda, is starting to change this by developing a GPS navigation system for the visually impaired. The in-shoe navigation system, also called Ashirase, notifies walkers using vibrational cues on their feet
https://www.autoblog.com/2022/03/06/honda-ashirase-navigation-visually-impaired/
4. Microsoft Just Finished Its Purchase Of Nuance For $19.7 Billion
Nuance is a well-known company specializing in artificial intelligence that also has a strong foothold in the medical industry. Microsoft initially announced its agreement to purchase Nuance for $19.7 billion back in April 2021. The deal has since gone through the required regulatory approvals
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-completes-197-billion-acquisition-ai-giant-nuance
5. SpeechWare has released a mic specifically designed for good speech recognition. Colin Hughes at AbilityNet has more information
https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/new-microphone-invented-speech-recognition
6. Heardle Is 'Wordle' With Music Instead of Words
A new game called Heardle turns the word-guessing formula on its head — instead of guessing a new word each day, you guess a popular song
https://www.reviewgeek.com/111415/heardle-is-wordle-with-music-instead-of-words/
7. Independence Science to Develop Braille Device for Laboratory Science Students
An educational technology company in Purdue Research Park has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to create a more inclusive laboratory experience for blind and deaf-blind students to prepare them for careers in STEM fields
https://www.labmanager.com/news/independence-science-to-develop-braille-device-for-laboratory-science-students-27640
8. National Braille Press Launches Pilot Program to Provide Tools and Resources for Teachers of the Visually Impaired
National Braille Press (NBP) has announced a pilot program to provide educational resources for Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) to help them teach students who are blind and have low-vision. NBP will begin shipping the free "TVI Braille Ignition Kits" to TVIs on March 2nd 2022, to coincide with National Read Across America Day
https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/22/03/n25982325/national-braille-press-launches-pilot-program-to-provide-tools-and-resources-for-teachers-of-the-v
9. The Metaverse Marginalizes Disabled Persons - How Virtual Worlds Can Be More Inclusive
https://www.laptopmag.com/features/the-metaverse-marginalizes-disabled-persons-how-virtual-worlds-can-be-more-inclusive
10.Eyes on Success 2210 Benefits of Hiring the Blind and Visually Impaired
March 9th 2022 | With Welby Broaddus, author of the recently published "Leading Blind without Vision: The Benefits of Hiring the Blind and Visually Impaired". Welby wrote this book to educate business owners, executives, and HR professionals on the benefits of hiring individuals who are blind and visually impaired. He hopes to use this book to help educate the business community about the qualities and skillsets that the blind and visually impaired community can bring into the workplace
https://www.eyesonsuccess.net/show%20notes/show%20notes%202210.htm
11. 37th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
March 14th 2022 through March 18th 2022 | The 2022 Conference will be held March 14-18 at the Anaheim Marriott. The Conference explores all aspects of assistive technology, starting with pre-conference workshops followed by more than 250 educational sessions and a free Exhibit Hall opening on Wednesday, March 16th 2022. We are excited to return to an in-person conference and look forward to having you join us in Anaheim where we will demonstrate the changes we've made to improve the conference experience:
https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/
12. 1) Vispero Review of COVID-19 Funding and Impact for Assistive Technology Procurement
March 10th 2022 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT | Join us on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Noon Eastern Time, for an informative session where we review the three stimulus funding programs enacted over the last 24 months by the Federal Government and their impact on persons with disabilities and assistive technology. With an emphasis on K-12 and higher education, we will review: CARES, CRRSA, & ARP stimulus funding programs. Education dollars allocated (by funding program & state). Where to search for funding in your community. Other program areas where stimulus funding is available to serve persons with disabilities Vispero Presenters. Mike Wood. Michelle Williams. Bill Kilroy. Charlie Madsen. ACVREP credits will be awarded to those that attend the live webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wS15bMyLRC-fkPEQqYdzWQ
These links were culled from the Top Tech Tidbits weekly newsletter: to read the entire newsletter, or to subscribe, go to https://toptechtidbits.com/ .
In celebration of International Women's Day we are joined by Author, Speaker and Disability Rights Lawyer Haben Girma about her career and how she advises some of the biggest tech companies in the world
https://bit.ly/321OUEy
2. American Foundation for the Blind Urges Department of Justice to Complete Rulemaking Process for Digital Accessibility Regulations
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), along with their colleagues at the American Council of the Blind (ACB), the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), urges the Department of Justice to finalize a rule on web and application accessibility before the end of the current administration
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-foundation-for-the-blind-urges-department-of-justice-to-complete-rulemaking-process-for-digital-accessibility-regulations-301493154.html
3. This Walking Navigation System For The Visually Impaired Was Partly Developed By Honda
Navigation systems are becoming more advanced all the time, but until recently, they've nearly always been based on sight. Ashirase Inc., however, a new business initiative by Honda, is starting to change this by developing a GPS navigation system for the visually impaired. The in-shoe navigation system, also called Ashirase, notifies walkers using vibrational cues on their feet
https://www.autoblog.com/2022/03/06/honda-ashirase-navigation-visually-impaired/
4. Microsoft Just Finished Its Purchase Of Nuance For $19.7 Billion
Nuance is a well-known company specializing in artificial intelligence that also has a strong foothold in the medical industry. Microsoft initially announced its agreement to purchase Nuance for $19.7 billion back in April 2021. The deal has since gone through the required regulatory approvals
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-completes-197-billion-acquisition-ai-giant-nuance
5. SpeechWare has released a mic specifically designed for good speech recognition. Colin Hughes at AbilityNet has more information
https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/new-microphone-invented-speech-recognition
6. Heardle Is 'Wordle' With Music Instead of Words
A new game called Heardle turns the word-guessing formula on its head — instead of guessing a new word each day, you guess a popular song
https://www.reviewgeek.com/111415/heardle-is-wordle-with-music-instead-of-words/
7. Independence Science to Develop Braille Device for Laboratory Science Students
An educational technology company in Purdue Research Park has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to create a more inclusive laboratory experience for blind and deaf-blind students to prepare them for careers in STEM fields
https://www.labmanager.com/news/independence-science-to-develop-braille-device-for-laboratory-science-students-27640
8. National Braille Press Launches Pilot Program to Provide Tools and Resources for Teachers of the Visually Impaired
National Braille Press (NBP) has announced a pilot program to provide educational resources for Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) to help them teach students who are blind and have low-vision. NBP will begin shipping the free "TVI Braille Ignition Kits" to TVIs on March 2nd 2022, to coincide with National Read Across America Day
https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/22/03/n25982325/national-braille-press-launches-pilot-program-to-provide-tools-and-resources-for-teachers-of-the-v
9. The Metaverse Marginalizes Disabled Persons - How Virtual Worlds Can Be More Inclusive
https://www.laptopmag.com/features/the-metaverse-marginalizes-disabled-persons-how-virtual-worlds-can-be-more-inclusive
10.Eyes on Success 2210 Benefits of Hiring the Blind and Visually Impaired
March 9th 2022 | With Welby Broaddus, author of the recently published "Leading Blind without Vision: The Benefits of Hiring the Blind and Visually Impaired". Welby wrote this book to educate business owners, executives, and HR professionals on the benefits of hiring individuals who are blind and visually impaired. He hopes to use this book to help educate the business community about the qualities and skillsets that the blind and visually impaired community can bring into the workplace
https://www.eyesonsuccess.net/show%20notes/show%20notes%202210.htm
11. 37th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
March 14th 2022 through March 18th 2022 | The 2022 Conference will be held March 14-18 at the Anaheim Marriott. The Conference explores all aspects of assistive technology, starting with pre-conference workshops followed by more than 250 educational sessions and a free Exhibit Hall opening on Wednesday, March 16th 2022. We are excited to return to an in-person conference and look forward to having you join us in Anaheim where we will demonstrate the changes we've made to improve the conference experience:
https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/
12. 1) Vispero Review of COVID-19 Funding and Impact for Assistive Technology Procurement
March 10th 2022 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT | Join us on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Noon Eastern Time, for an informative session where we review the three stimulus funding programs enacted over the last 24 months by the Federal Government and their impact on persons with disabilities and assistive technology. With an emphasis on K-12 and higher education, we will review: CARES, CRRSA, & ARP stimulus funding programs. Education dollars allocated (by funding program & state). Where to search for funding in your community. Other program areas where stimulus funding is available to serve persons with disabilities Vispero Presenters. Mike Wood. Michelle Williams. Bill Kilroy. Charlie Madsen. ACVREP credits will be awarded to those that attend the live webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wS15bMyLRC-fkPEQqYdzWQ
These links were culled from the Top Tech Tidbits weekly newsletter: to read the entire newsletter, or to subscribe, go to https://toptechtidbits.com/ .
