New Artificial Intelligence Toolkit Addresses Workplace Impacts on People with Disabilities
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: The Partnership on Employment and Inclusive Technology (PEAT), funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), has developed a new toolkit on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. This AI and Disability Inclusion Toolkit seeks to address and mitigate [...]
“Becoming an Educated Reader of Research:” A Presentation for Professionals in the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Community on September 17, 2024
“Would you like to be a more confident reader of research?” VisionServe Alliance invites those interested to join in their presentation on “Becoming an Educated Reader of Research,” taking place on September 17, 2024 at 3 pm ET. The presenter will be Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., professor of Blindness and Low Vision Studies at Western [...]
Upcoming Webinars on Mental Health and Enhancing Accessibility
September 20, 2024 Webinar: Suicide Prevention Among People with Disabilities: Reducing Risks and Sharing Resources Rates of suicide in general have been described as a crisis, with the incidence at all-time highs. Individuals with disabilities are at four times higher risk, according to the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC). On September 20, [...]
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Workshop on Teaching Accessibility in Different Disciplines: October 23, 2024; Submissions to Share Research and Teaching Experience in Accessibility Education Due September 30, 2024
Accessibility researchers and educators will come together on October 23, 2024 from 9 am to 2 pm Central Time (10 am to 3 pm ET) in this virtual workshop to “explore the topics, approaches, resources, and challenges involved in teaching accessibility across different disciplines.” Although accessibility education has been explored extensively in computer science, in [...]
Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month 2024: Eye Health, Accessibility, and More
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: With September 15, 2024 marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues until October 15, 2024, it is timely to highlight some particular eye health issues Hispanic people face, as well as helpful resources to raise awareness of effective treatments. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI)’s page on [...]
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Registration Open Until October 15, 2024 for Workforce Recruitment Program Enrollment
College students and recent graduates with a disability are invited to submit applications for the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) 2025 database. WRP provides an opportunity for career development and gaining work experience in the Federal Government, using the enrollees’ “skills and talents to serve the public.” Those participating in the WRP are included in a [...]
Participants Sought for Clinical Trial of Potential New Treatment for Stargardt Disease and Other Related Retinal Conditions
People aged 18 and older with an eye condition called ABCA4 retinopathy may consider participating in a clinical trial seeking to determine if the study drug is safe for individuals with Stargardt disease, the most common form of this condition. This disease, caused by mutations in a gene known as ABCA4, damages the retina, the [...]
Notable Paralympic Wins and Stories
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: With the conclusion of the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 on September 8, 2024, it’s time to highlight the achievements of athletes with vision loss. As reported by the International Paralympic Committee, the gold medal for blind football (soccer) was won by France, with Argentina taking silver and Brazil bronze. This [...]
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