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Accessible environments (slopes not steps, space not limitations) 'ensure and promote the full realization of all human rights... ...and fundamental freedoms for all persons with disabilities without discrimination of any kind on the basis of disability' as per the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. So often the designed and built environment are inaccessible and limit the lives of people with MS, mobility aid users, people with other health conditions. But there is another way to ensure access for everyone. Universal Design involves the design of the digital and built environments, services and systems, so they are accessible to everybody regardless of age, size, ability, or disability. The UNCRPD endorses Universal Design as the preferred approach. Make Europe accessible for everyone. #MS #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #UNCRPD

Can't believe we are already at day 5 of the Center on Disabilities at CSUN Assistive Technology Conference! This morning Kris Anne Kinney and Sarah G. Wood, PhD of the ETS Accessibility Standards and Inclusive Technology team are presenting on Lessons Learned in Interactive Assessment Accessibility. If you are at CSUN, and have questions, we are here through the end of the day... reach out. #accessibility #inclusiveDesign #a11y #innovativeAssessments

Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that requires websites and mobile applications provided by state and local governments to meet WCAG 2.1 AA #DigitalAccessibility standards. Businesses should take heed: the new rule could be a blueprint for a similar revisions to Title III of the ADA, which could mean ‘‘public accommodations’’ -- or businesses open to the public -- would need to ensure their websites are accessible for all visitors. Learn about the requirements for web accessibility and ADA compliance: https://lnkd.in/ezz33vrC #AccessibilityAwareness

Check out this important report on retaining persons with disabilities in the federal government. A perfect way to celebrate the anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act today!

Participate in the Assistive Technology Survey 2023! 🔗 Survey links available in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish: https://lnkd.in/dfMTbzuk Let your voice be heard! IDA and GDI Hub invite persons with disabilities, self-advocates, assistive tech users, and OPD members to participate in a crucial survey. 📊 Your input will shape a comprehensive report, to be published in March 2024. Act now and make a difference! 🌍💙 ℹ The survey aims to:  ✅Assess and access to assistive technology.  ✅Identify groups with limited access.  ✅Understand barriers faced by underrepresented communities.

2024 is a landmark year for digital accessibility, catalyzed by new legislation such as Colorado's HB21-1110 and enhanced federal guidelines from the DOJ and HHS. Effective from July 1, this law requires all state agencies, local governments, and their contractors to make their digital technologies accessible to people with disabilities. This alignment with legislative trends not only advances inclusivity but also sets a compliance standard. We're here to help you navigate this crucial change. For guidance on achieving compliance and starting your accessibility journey, contact us today. https://lnkd.in/ddm64q39  . . . . . #innov8ivesolution #AccessibilityForAll #InclusiveWeb #DisabilityInclusion #WebAccess #WebAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveContent #AccessibilityCompliance #DocumentAccessibility #AccessibilityStrategies #PreciseMetrics #RealWorldExamples #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityInsights #WebAccessibility #InclusiveLearning #AccessibleContent #DigitalInclusion #AccessForAll #WebAccessibilityTips #LearnAccessibility #colorado #hb211110 #county #city #town #schools

@MissDeptEd and @Region7CC are teaming up to support the use of High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) for students with disabilities. This week, we discussed HLP16 - Explicit Instruction. Check out this infographic and learn more here: https://rpb.li/4ZCiMn

In two weeks, join TPGi at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference on Thursday, March 21 when Leilani Mason presents Digital Accessibility for Older Adults. Older adults are a growing demographic of technology users. The need for older adults to use technology is increasing rapidly. When designing products, we must design with accessibility in mind. https://buff.ly/3wLLXY4 #CSUNATC #CSUNATC24 #CSUNATC2024 #Accessibility #A11y

Did you know? In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require federal agencies to make electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Inaccessible technology interferes with an individual’s ability to obtain and use information quickly and easily. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that help achieve these goals. The law applies to all federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Under Section 508 (29 U.S.C. ` 794d), agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information that is comparable to the access available to others. #Nclusivescan #inclusion #accessibility

In an increasingly digital world, accessibility is more crucial than ever. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently finalized rules to ensure that web content and mobile applications of state and local governments are accessible to all citizens, including those with disabilities. This move aims to uphold the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates equal access and non-discrimination. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g8f7biGv #webaccessibility #webaccessibilitymatters #webaccessibilitystandards #webaccessibilityawareness #webdesign #departmentofjustice #DigitalAccessibility