Current Trends in Assistive Technology and Apps for Users who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing With new advancements in the assistive technology field, it can be difficult to determine the best solutions to assistive technology needs for users who…
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TAD Conference 2021 – Volunteers Wanted
The Texas Association of the Deaf 2021 Conference committee have three available positions. This is a volunteer based opportunity. We are seeking volunteers that are skilled in any of the posted positions, willing to learn, and be a team player.…
Job Opportunity: Project & Community Manager – DFW
Job Opportunity: Project & Community Manager – DFW Dallas-based contractor position available with technology company. Please review the attached pdf for this project / community management role working at the intersection of ASL and technology. Contractor needs to be willing…
Google’s Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier aim to help the hard of hearing
Google’s Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier aim to help the hard of hearing The tools are coming to Android phones, but not iPhones. BY RICHARD NIEVA FEBRUARY 4, 2019 Google wants to make Android phones powerful tools for people who…
Why 50 Million People Can’t Call 911
WHY 50 MILLION PEOPLE CAN’T CALL 911 July 13, 2016 Over 50 million deaf citizens can’t use their smartphone to call 911. Credit: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP For the deaf community, texting to 911 can be their lifeline. But in…
Discover Tools for Countering an Oppressive Society in the Workforce – Houston
Deaf in Houston – Discover Tools for Countering an Oppressive Society in the Workforce The objective of this workshop is to uncover oppression in the workplace and then combat it by way of positive effective communication techniques that promote respect…