Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

Online learning allows a person to learn a variety of subjects through text and video courses. Almost any topic imaginable can be found—from earning an online degree or a technical certification, to learning how to write better essays, and improve your cooking skills. This type of education can provide great opportunities; unfortunately, the accessibility of both the course platform and course content can vary wildly. Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility for our upcoming accessibility seminar on Wednesday, June 15, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. eastern to learn about several online learning platforms, including SkillShare, Udemy, edX, and Coursera, and their accessibility. For each service, we will cover topics including:

• Signing up for the platform
• Courses offered
• Accessibility of the web site and app
• Accessibility of the course content
• And more!

Take advantage of this free opportunity. Register today!

Accessibility modifications to the home can be cost prohibitive and difficult to access for many. Luckily there are some resources, like grants and loans, that can help. Here’s a handy guide to understanding home modification grants, including ideas for specific modifications to increase safety in the home and an extensive list of available grants. Take a look at the link below:

https://www.basementguides.com/grants-for-home-modifications/

Thinking about the future can be challenging and emotional. However, experience shows that people with disabilities make a better transition from the family home when a future plan is in place. In this upcoming webinar, learn about:

• Barriers that people and their families may face in planning for the future and how to overcome those challenges
• Why it is critical for people with IDD and caregivers to have discussions about the future and how to get them started
• The six core areas of what’s included in a future plan
• Free resources available from The Arc’s Center for Future Planning to facilitate these discussions

REGISTER NOW

The sponsors of this webinar are offering a special gift to the first 80 individuals to complete BOTH the pre-test and post-test that has been created for this workshop: a $25 Grub Hub meal delivery gift card! Time will be allowed during the webinar to complete the pre-test and post-test.

Georgia Tools for Life is developing Work ACCESS, a new online tool and mobile app to help people, particularly employers and employees with disabilities, make informed accommodation decisions.

They are seeking accommodation ideas for “retail jobs.” This can include accommodations for finding merchandise locations; carrying, lifting, and packing items; operating point of sale equipment; handling money; and interacting with customers. Employers, job placement professionals, and retail workers are invited to share the accommodation needs that they have encountered and discuss successful (or unsuccessful) accommodation ideas.

They would love your input on what assessment questions need to be asked, what solutions should be prioritized for different scenarios, and when outside experts should be consulted. 

Sessions

• Tuesday, June 7 at 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Registration Link: https://work-access_retail_june07-22.eventbrite.com
  • Password: WorkACCESS-Retail-June07
• Wednesday, June 8 at 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Registration Link: https://work-access_retail_june08-22.eventbrite.com
  • Password: WorkACCESS-Retail-June08

Please note that they are looking for people who can discuss a variety of accommodation options, not just the one or two products that they are using themselves.

You will be asked to spend about a half hour reviewing the section of materials to be discussed, then participate in a group interview that will last 90 minutes. You will receive $40 (check or gift card) as compensation for your time.

Zoom is the virtual platform being used, with the option of audio-only telephone access. Connection information and supporting documents will be sent to those who have registered no later than 9:00 a.m. ET the day of the session.

Interview Requirements

In order to take part in the interviews, you must:

• Have experience using and/or recommending accommodations
• Be 18 years old or older
• Work in and be participating from the United States
• Be fluent in spoken or written English
• We appreciate your help and expertise with this project!

If you have any questions about these sessions, please send an email to training@gatfl.gatech.edu.

The Great Lakes ADA Center invites you to register for the upcoming Arts-n-Rec session titled “Fishing and Boating for a Variety of Disabilities” 

Featuring Jennifer Purser, Senior Associate Director for Sports and Recreation, Paralyzed Veterans of America

Fishing and boating is a sport enjoyed throughout the year. During this prime session, learn about modified procedures and safety protocols during leisure fishing and boating as well as competitive events. There will be time for participants to ask questions of the speaker following the presentation.

Date:   Thursday, June 9, 2022

Time:   2-3:30 pm ET (calculate the start time based on the time zone you will be connecting from)

Format:   Zoom Webinar Platform (closed captioning will be provided via Zoom and Stream Text link option)

Cost:   No Charge

Registration Required:   Registration for this session can be found on the schedule page at www.accessibilityonline.org/artsnrec.  (If you do not have an account with the system you will be required to establish one before registering.)

Registration deadline:   Wednesday, June 8, 2022

CEUs: Certificate of Attendance, ACTCP

Questions should be directed to webinars@adaconferences.org.