Apple Announces New Accessibility Website On October 27, Apple used the announcement of the new MacBook Pros to debut a new accessibility website highlighting various built-in options on the company’s devices. The website demonstrates how people are applying these features in their lives. For more information, visit: http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/.
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Many people struggle on a daily basis to participate in life around them. For many an inability to hear well makes life an ongoing challenge. For some, isolation, depression and loneliness are constant companions because they cannot hear. They wish for something different, but they do not know where to turn. The Starkey Hearing Foundation […]
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The Technology Access Program (TAP) at Gallaudet University is conducting a brief online survey to learn about the types of alerting devices deaf and hard of hearing people might prefer to notify them to common sounds around the home (doorbell ringing, videophone call, baby crying, etc.), and emergency alerts (fire alarms, emergency weather alerts, etc.). […]
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FCC Seeking Applications for Disability Advisory Committee The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking applications for membership on its Disability Advisory Committee. Members will serve for two years, beginning on December 30, 2016. The Committee provides advice and recommendations to the FCC on disability issues, including telecommunications relay services, closed captioning and accessibility of televised emergency information. Deadline for applications is October 14, 2016. For […]
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Training @ The IMAGE Center This training will include: Background on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Communication strategies for the work place Assistive Technology uses in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community When and Where: June 28th, 2016 from 10am-12pm @ The IMAGE Center for People with […]
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Interested in Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT)? Have you heard about N-CHATT? What is N-CHATT? The Network of Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainers (N-CHATT) is a volunteer consumer train-the-trainer program. The program’s goal is to build a network of consumer trainers with the knowledge and skills necessary to train others impacted by hearing loss. Trainers will assist others […]
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