9 Tips for a More Inclusive Holiday Gathering Author: Hannah Torres Deaf and Hard of Hearing Technology Specialist from Access Vine [Image description: Woman looking at the table surrounded by people raising their glasses. The 5 people sitting at the…
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VIDEO: The pandemic’s influence on accessibility
The pandemic’s influence on accessibility Meryl Evans TEDxPlano September 8, 2022 While no one wanted a pandemic to happen, Meryl Evans points out that history has shown events like this can lead to changes for the better. For her, the…
Input Needed on Accessibility of Visual Emergency Alert System Messages
February 10, 2022 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes action to improve the clarity and accessibility of visual Emergency Alert System messages to the public, particularly to people who are Deaf or hard of hearing – See the full call…
WEBINAR: “V.R.I. for a Medical Setting” Self-Advocacy Strategies for a Better Accessibility 7/13/2021
ASL Webinar for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: “V.R.I. for a Medical Setting” Self-Advocacy Strategies for a Better Accessibility 1) Pros and Cons: VRI vs On-Site Interpreter 2) ADA Title II: Primary Consideration 3) ACA 1557 4) Self-Advocacy Tips Come…
Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series 2/3/2021
Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series Applying the ADA to Landmarks and Other Historical Buildings Have you ever been confused about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to historical buildings? Most older buildings were not originally designed with…
Planning for the Digital Accessibility Needs of Students with Disabilities as Part of a Campus Mitigation Plan for COVID-19
Planning for the Digital Accessibility Needs of Students with Disabilities as Part of a Campus Mitigation Plan for COVID-19 In response to precautions being taken in relation to COVID-19, the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) reminds Texas colleges…