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Exploring AI for Equity and Accessibility The United States Access Board is presenting its preliminary findings on the risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for people with disabilities and AI practitioners as part of the AI Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series. 📅 When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET 💻 Where: https://lnkd.in/gqE4hy2J  Meeting ID: 160 173 1944 | Passcode: 524293 This presentation is based on three AI hearings, independent research, and public comments. It supports the Access Board’s mission to fulfill the Executive Order on AI by promoting equity, accessibility, and inclusion in technology. Accessibility: Real-time captioning and sign language interpreting will be provided. Additional accommodation requests can be sent to events@access-board.gov by December 31, 2024. Join the conversation about AI’s impact on the disability community and its potential to create a more inclusive future. Learn more: Access Board AI Webpage #AccessibilityMatters #AIEquity #InclusiveInnovation #DisabilityInclusion

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 As we step into 2025, let’s commit to creating a more accessible and inclusive world for everyone. Whether it’s through innovative technology, inclusive design, or thoughtful actions, every effort to advance equitable and effective communication access counts. Here’s to a year of connection, progress, and equity. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember for all the right reasons! #HappyNewYear #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusivity #NewYear2025

🎉 Happy Holidays! 🎉 This season, let’s celebrate the joy of connection and commit to making the world more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Whether it’s through thoughtful accommodations or inclusive traditions, every step toward accessibility brings us closer together. Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, love, and inclusion. #HappyHolidays #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveHolidays

✈️ Holiday Travel Reminder: Know Your Rights! As the holiday travel season approaches, it’s important to know your rights as a passenger with a disability. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights outlines what you’re entitled to when flying, including: – The right to accessible seating arrangements. – The right to timely assistance at the airport and on the aircraft. – The right to bring assistive devices like wheelchairs. Make sure you’re prepared for a smooth journey by reviewing these rights: https://lnkd.in/gkzvFSrE Travel confidently and ensure you’re getting the accommodations you need this holiday season! #AccessibleTravel #KnowYourRights #DisabilityInclusion

We love this ❤️ Arizona State University Last week, ASU hosted its annual Accessibility Awareness Day, bringing together nearly 750 faculty, staff, students, and community members to advocate for a more inclusive digital future. The event featured inspiring sessions on web accessibility standards, inclusive design, and assistive technology, with a keynote by Belo Miguel Cipriani, a renowned digital inclusion strategist. His call for a paradigm shift toward inherently accessible digital spaces was a highlight! Inclusive design benefits everyone, and events like this remind us that we all share the responsibility to create accessible environments. Read more about ASU's Accessibility Awareness Day: https://lnkd.in/gW-5EF_E #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #ASUAccessibilityDay

🎉 Introducing Android’s Expressive Captions: Captions with Emotion! Captions have come a long way, but Android’s new Expressive Captions takes accessibility to the next level! This AI-powered feature doesn’t just tell you what is being said — it tells you how it’s being said. What’s New? – ALL CAPS for Intensity: Know when someone’s excitedly shouting “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” 🎉 – Vocal Bursts: Captures sighs, grunts, and gasps to bring the tone to life. – Ambient Sounds: Labels background noises like applause or cheers for full context. Available now in the U.S. on Android 14+ devices with Live Caption, Expressive Captions makes live and social content more accessible and engaging. Learn more about how this feature is reshaping captions for everyone: https://lnkd.in/dpi53yHv #AccessibilityMatters #Android #InclusiveTech #ExpressiveCaptions

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2: Redefining Accessible Tech Apple’s new holiday campaign, “Heartstrings,” is more than just an ad—it’s a testament to the power of inclusive design. Featuring the AirPods Pro 2, this campaign highlights groundbreaking hearing health features like Hearing Aid Mode, Conversation Boost, and Live Listen, offering affordable, accessible solutions for those with hearing loss. By embedding assistive technology into mainstream products, Apple is setting a new standard for inclusion in tech and empowering millions of users. Read more about how Apple is leading the way in accessible innovation: https://lnkd.in/efFCY_Sf

📢 Reminder! Don’t forget to join the free Lunch and Learn Webinar tomorrow, December 12, at 12 PM ET! Learn how the ADA protects your rights to effective communication and ensures accessibility for all. There’s still time to register: https://lnkd.in/e3VFNfXY #ADA #EffectiveCommunication #FreeWebinar

Big News from the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)! Congratulations to Clear2Connect Coalition Member National Coalition on Independent Living (NCIL) on the launch of their brand-new website! With a sleek design, improved accessibility, and streamlined navigation, the new site is a powerful hub for Independent Living resources, advocacy updates, and so much more. Check it out and explore everything it has to offer: www.ncil.org Together, we’re shaping a future rooted in inclusion, equity, and independence. 💙 #NCIL #IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #Accessibility

📢 Free Webinar: Effective Communication & Your Rights Under the ADA Join the Region 9 – Pacific ADA Center for a virtual Lunch and Learn Webinar on Effective Communication. Learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your rights to effective communication and ensures equal access for individuals with disabilities. 📅 Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET 💻 Where: Online via Zoom 🎟️ Cost: FREE Why You Should Attend: Gain insights into the ADA and how it safeguards your civil rights. Learn practical applications of effective communication under the ADA.  Understand how the ADA applies to real-life scenarios. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e3VFNfXY Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your rights and how to ensure accessibility in communication! #ADA #EffectiveCommunication #AccessibilityMatters #CivilRights