The FCC Expands Emergency Information Accessibility Requirements to Second Screens The FCC has make two actions relating to the accessibility of emergency information on television for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. In the first action, taken on May…
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2 educators queried on workforce plans
2 educators queried on workforce plans Cuts feared at schools for blind, deaf By Brian Fanney May 14, 2015 The superintendents of the Arkansas schools for the deaf and blind clashed with their personnel manager over a reorganization plan during…
Should Netflix Be Accessible to the Deaf?
Should Netflix Be Accessible to the Deaf? Several court cases argue that disability laws that apply to public places should apply to online spaces, too. TORI SMITH EKSTRAND April 16, 2015 When President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with…
DeafBlind Interpreting: A Panel Discussion Workshop – Austin
DeafBlind Interpreting: A Panel Discussion Workshop – Austin Austin Interpreters for the Deaf is pleased to announce their upcoming workshop: DeafBlind Interpreting: A Panel Discussion on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the ACC Highland Business Center…
Report: Blind, Deaf, Disabled Inmates Abused in Prison
Report: Blind, Deaf, Disabled Inmates Abused in Prison by Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project January 27, 2015 An inmate sleeps in his cubicle in the geriatric unit of the Estelle Prison in Huntsville. The Prison Justice League’s Report on the…
His father leaving him alone and broke was ‘the best thing’ for Jack Tucker
His father leaving him alone and broke was ‘the best thing’ for Jack Tucker Jack Tucker has spent 40 years helping other people with disabilities November 16, 2014 By JIMMIE TRAMEL World Scene Writer OKTAHA — Just because Jack Tucker…