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🚨Policy Brief Alert! 🚨 We are thrilled to share our first policy brief which explores EU policies on cultural accessibility for people with disabilities. While progress has been made, there are critical gaps—especially in the integration of #multisensory technologies and the inclusion of artists with disabilities. 📌 Key Highlights: - Limited multisensory integration in current policies. - Sustainability of inclusive practices needs improvement. - Enhanced support for technological innovation and data collection is crucial. We believe that cultural heritage should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Let’s work together to shape a more inclusive cultural future! 🌍 👉 Read the full brief and learn more about our recommendations: https://lnkd.in/epCZD-q2 Högskolan i Borås ShareMusic & Performing Arts Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) Actronika SAS EXUS AI LABS Catalink Ltd KNAW - Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen Ministero della Cultura Stanford University King's College London #XSystem Michael Culture Association #Inclusion #Policy #EUPolicy #Recommendations #Codesign

On the third Thursday of May is the annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD is a crucial annual event that emphasizes the importance of ensuring digital content and services are accessible to everyone regardless of their abilities. In an increasingly digital world where the internet serves as a gateway to education, information, healthcare, employment and communication, it's essential to prioritize inclusivity. GAAD serves as a reminder that digital assets such as websites, videos, audio content, and social media platforms should be designed and developed with accessibility in mind. This means ensuring that people with vision, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments can navigate and interact with these resources effectively. By promoting accessibility, GAAD aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to online opportunities and can achieve the same successful outcomes as those without impairments. I'm dedicating my quote for this initiative: "Accessibility enables everyone to access the possibilities." Let the possibilities begin! #GAAD #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #Accessibility #A11y #Inclusion #Equality #AI #DigitalAccessibility #Technology

Learn about the #research and evidence in which racism and bias conditions create systemic barriers and impede #STEM, #STEMM careers for historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups. Join this SACNAS and The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine webinar! Share this webinar invitation. #Leadership #TrueDiversity

In today’s digital world, accessibility is more than just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Ms Wheelchair America Chandra Smith's spotlight interview with accessiBe is a powerful testament to resilience, empowerment, and advocacy for disability inclusion. The internet should be a space where everyone can thrive, yet millions of people face barriers that prevent them from accessing the same online experiences we take for granted. That's where **accessiBe** steps in. This powerful video highlights their cutting-edge AI technology, making web accessibility easier, faster, and more effective. Check out the video and see how they're shaping a more inclusive internet: https://lnkd.in/e_dWhjXj Let’s continue to build a world where **everyone** can engage online. 🌍 #InclusionMatters #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #accessiBe #AI #mswheelchairamerica #chandrasmith

The National Science Foundation is investing in research solutions to address challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including the development of assistive and rehabilitative technologies to enhance their quality of life and provide greater opportunities for gainful employment. With a $30 million investment, NSF has selected six multidisciplinary research teams to advance in their research. One awardee is MABLE (Mapping for Accessibility in Environments). Led by primary investigator and Lehigh Computer Science Professor Vinod Namboodiri, the team seeks to provide people with disabilities independence to experience large events, conferences and educational programs. Using crowdsensing, AI and robotics, MABLE empowers individuals with a responsive map and turn-by-turn instructions through a digital app to help them navigate indoor environments successfully. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eu6rvCak

Meet the Speaker! Tudor Paul SCRIPOR, The Inventor of Tactile Standardization for the Blind, will join us for our 3rd Annual Romanian Accessibility Awareness Day Conference 2024. The Scripor Alphabet. Tactile Colors for the Blind, is a company committed to enhancing accessibility for visually impaired individuals through the groundbreaking tactile colour alphabet. Developed by Tudor Paul Scripor, this innovative system offers a universal standard for colour identification, utilising a dot-based method similar to Braille. At the core of their work is the belief embodied in their motto, "Nihil de Nobis, sine Nobis" – "Nothing about us without us." This principle of active participation drives every aspect of their projects, ensuring that visually impaired individuals are not only beneficiaries of their solutions but also key contributors to their design and implementation. Guided by the user's input and needs, they have successfully introduced colour into the lives of those who cannot see. So far, they have developed a wide range of products that make colour accessible to the visually impaired, allowing them to engage with colour in various aspects of their everyday lives. Tudor will join our Panel Four discussion: Future Trends and Innovations. Last chance to join us for RAAD 2024 – find the full agenda & book your ticket today: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTgA9qst Image description: In the centre is a headshot of Tudor Paul Scripor. The bottom left corner features the AccessABILITY Expo and RAAD 2024 logo. The top left corner contains the text "Tudor, Scripor," and beneath it, inside a bright yellow rectangle, is the text "Speaker at RAAD Conference 2024." In the bottom right corner is the text "Scripor Alphabet." #MeetTheSpeaker #TheScriporAlphabet #RAAD2024 #RDCCEvents #RomanianAccessibilityAwarenessDay2024 #AccessibilityAwareness #Inclusion #Diversity #Equality #Romania #RAADConference #UnitedInDiversity #AccessABILITYExpo

Today, I watched the movie 🎥 "SRIKANTH" on Netflix. Here's who doesn't know Srikanth and what he's achieved and contributed. Which he demonstrated from Sri-Can't to Sri-Can. Must Watch 😍🎥 🌟 Celebrating the Sensational Srikanth Bolla: A Visionary Leader 🌟 Meet Srikanth Bolla, a true trailblazer who has transformed adversity into an extraordinary success story. Born blind, Srikanth has continuously shattered barriers, showing the world that determination and innovation can redefine what’s possible. His journey is nothing short of sensational! 🚀 Srikanth's Phenomenal Achievements 🚀 - 📚 Academic Excellence: First international blind student at MIT, excelling in Computer Science and Business Management. - 🌱 Entrepreneurial Genius: Founder and CEO of Bollant Industries, producing eco-friendly products and providing employment to hundreds of disabled individuals. - 🏆 Awards and Recognition: Honored with the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. - 🌍 Contribution to Society: A dedicated advocate for education and empowerment of the differently-abled, driving significant strides towards inclusive growth and societal impact. Srikanth's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and innovative thinking. His contributions uplift those around him and pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future. 🔗 Let’s draw inspiration from Srikanth’s story and strive to make a difference in our own spheres. Connect with me to discuss how we can drive positive change together! Inspector Points of Srikanth Bolla's Achievements: 1. Academic Milestones: - Overcame societal and institutional barriers to become the first international blind student at MIT. - Excelled in Computer Science and Business Management, showcasing his academic prowess. 2. Entrepreneurial Ventures: - Founded Bollant Industries, which produces eco-friendly products from natural waste. - Created significant employment opportunities for disabled individuals, promoting inclusivity in the workforce. 3. Advocacy and Community Involvement: - Active participation in initiatives aimed at empowering the differently-abled. - Promotes education and skill development for people with disabilities, driving systemic change. 4. Recognition and Awards: - Recipient of the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. - Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, highlighting his influence and impact on a global scale. 5. Sustainability Efforts: - Champion of sustainable practices through his business, contributing to environmental conservation. - Innovates in the field of eco-friendly product development, setting industry benchmarks. #Inspiration #Leadership #Innovation #InclusiveGrowth #Sustainability #SocietalImpact #Trailblazer #GameChanger #Perseverance #Visionary

Technology at the service of inclusion. 🤗 In a fast-paced word and industry, it’s important to keep track of what matters most. And as we often say at SLB, our most important asset is People. Not only our people, but all people in the communities where we live and work.   In February, I attended EGYPES 2024 in Cairo and I was humbled to be a part of the Technical Committee reviewing and evaluating submitted papers focusing on Innovating in Talent Development. What a joy when I saw that so many of these papers were centered around inclusion. And more precisely, how we can leverage the unique talent and expertise of our people to create technologies that can promote and better inclusion. From using AI and VR to assist education for neurodivergent and disabled people to upscale technical competences systems allowing a better understanding of how we can support people with disability, we discussed at length how we can, together, create more inclusive workplaces and personal behaviors.   Now time for us all to act and become more inclusive!   #WeAreSLB #Inclusion

Questioning gender relations, violence, consumption habits or just the appeal of high carbon footprint solutions is often perceived as an assault on masculinity and framed as such by populists. Join Fondation SURGIR for challenge #9 at the #PeaceTech #Hackathon: What social or technological devices can fuel the rise of new models of masculinity facilitating gender equality? A way out of this obstacle is to help people embrace new definitions of masculinities revolving around healthier, fairer, and more sustainable norms. The last century has witnessed attempts at defining such “new masculinities” (through discussions groups, workshops, counter-cultural movements, etc.) but their outcomes have been limited in scope, either very local or short-lived. Our assumption is that todays’ cultural and technological environment offers new opportunities for such projects to take root and bear fruit. Bring your creativity and join this track. EPFL #PeaceTech #Hackathon 9-10 March: ✅ Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ddU7ARfG 🔍 Find Out More: https://lnkd.in/dZcQVqkF École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne); Open Geneva; United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR);  Fondation SURGIR with the support of Hélène Delomez and Ivan Thomi. We express our gratitude to Fondation EPFL Plus for its support.

Cumulus members, join the survey on #Equality, #Diversity and #Inclusion! Cumulus is a partner in the EDIDesK Project! We invite you to enrich our research by completing the survey, which focuses on the EDI aspects covered in the modules you teach. Your insights and experiences are invaluable to us. The survey consists of 9 sections and should take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete LINK: https://lnkd.in/dszCAAmU EDIDesK – Open Access Contents on Design for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for Higher Education Programmes an Erasmus+ project is conducting research. The project aims to gather information on the EDI [Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion] issues addressed in the curricula and methods and tools which support this education. The result of our work will be the creation of a platform on which the collected data, methods, and examples of tools supporting EDI education will be available. www.edideskproject.com