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Article by Steven Aquino

An excerpt follows:

For sporting events like the Olympics and Paralympics, ... it’s paramount the (audio describer) be knowledgeable of the sport they’re describing; the quality would be otherwise sullied if the describer didn’t, for example, know the intricacies of basketball or anything else. The information conveyed has to be delivered with the proper context behind it in order for a Blind or low vision person to visualize a moment in their mind.

Article by Steven Aquino

An excerpt follows:

For sporting events like the Olympics and Paralympics, ... it’s paramount the (audio describer) be knowledgeable of the sport they’re describing; the quality would be otherwise sullied if the describer didn’t, for example, know the intricacies of basketball or anything else. The information conveyed has to be delivered with the proper context behind it in order for a Blind or low vision person to visualize a moment in their mind.

Steven Aquino (@steven_aquino@sfba.social) writes:

For my latest story for my column, I went deep into the need for building more accessible, inclusive playgrounds.

This is a good reminder that the ADA goes only so far. To comply with the law is really a low bar. Compulsion is not volition.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenaquino/2024/07/03/how-building-more-inclusive-playgrounds-means-more-playtime-for-every-child/

This Tuesday, 2023-10-24: Women Who Code Advocacy Town Hall moderated by AmyJune Hineline ( @volkswagenchick@drupal.community )

From the event description:

• Hiring Process, Getting the Job, and Support at Work: Know the challenges and opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process, workplace support, and career growth.

• Visible and Invisible Disabilities: Understand and define visible and invisible disabilities, and how they affect individuals in the tech industry.

Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Learn about legal rights and responsibilities in hiring practices and actionable ways to advocate for yourself and others.

• How Allies Can Be Advocates: Explore how allies can play a role in advocating for individuals with disabilities and creating inclusive workplaces, and how technologists can develop with accessibility in mind.

• Access to Resources: Gain insights into accessibility resources and how you can find more support

Shared by @onsman@aus.social, a list of experts and organizations to follow for news and ideas on digital accessibility.

Employees of the state of Minnesota in the United States have created a "Maps Community of Practice" to advance the accessibility of digital and print maps.

• Story: How Minnesota Is Making Maps Accessible
• Resources: Minnesota IT Services Map Accessibility
• Webinar: Maps for All – Building Accessible Maps at the Great Lakes ADA Center website