The Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP) at Georgia Tech focuses on issues that influence communications access and equity.
Atlanta,Georgia
Joined April 2010
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What role do younger generations play in combating ageism? How can we foster intergenerational solidarity?
Share your thoughts on how we can come together. Find more resources at asaging.org/ageism-awareness #TalkAboutAgeism #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessDay
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As we near the end of Disability Pride Month, we look back at all the great work that has been done to advance #accessibility for people with disabilities #ThanksToTheADA, advocates, community members, & many more! 🎉 Learn more about the #ADA here: access-board.gov/about/law/a… #ADA34
ALT Graphic depicting the title, ADA 34, in bold red and blue letters. To its right are the years 1990 - 2024 surrounded by stars. Below this is: Americans with Disabilities Act, in blue. Under a red line beneath all other text it reads: Celebrate the ADA! July 26, 2024.
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34 years later, and the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act remains as relevant as ever to people with disabilities everywhere – full participation, equality of opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. #ADA34. #LeadOn.
ALT President Bush quote on receiving a report from NCD called Toward Independence recommended an ADA, with cover of the report and the NCD seal.
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With the theme "Leading in the Digital Age," #AFBLC2024 will address the rapid technological advancements that have reshaped our world since the pandemic. Register today to be part of this transformative event and help shape the future of accessibility: ow.ly/91Rz50SGniX
ALT AFBLC 2024 American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference. September 23 – 25, 2024. Minneapolis, MN, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Leading in the Digital Age.
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#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth2024 in The Gerontologist: Evaluating the Dyadic Benefits of Early-Phase Behavioral Interventions: An Exemplar Using Data from Couples Living with Parkinson’s Disease #ABCsofPD @OxfordJournals @GeronMedia doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad1…
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‼️ The very first #Neuralink recipient, who experiences paralysis, can control a computer and engage in chess using only their thoughts 🧠
@neuralink @elonmusk
#BrainComputerInterface #BCI #Neuroscience #Innovation #TechForGood
@CurieuxExplorer @Shi4Tech @Hana_ElSayyed @anand_narang @enilev @fogle_shane @Fabriziobustama @jblefevre60 @mvollmer1 @Hana_ElSayyed @sonu_monika @KanezaDiane @baski_LA @BetaMoroney @drsharwood @efipm @AkwyZ @AlbertoEMachado @LavaletteAstrid @PawlowskiMario @MargaretSiegien
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“Assume That I Can” awareness video is taking the internet by storm! @madisontevlin delivers ANOTHER “must see” performance! GLOBAL is a proud sponsor of the CoorDown international awareness campaign video.
#assumethatican #WDSd24 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes
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Today, the 12th of March, I am highlighting the strength of Stella Young as I celebrate #women with #disabilities during #Women's #Month. This as a competition, but rather sharing the profound #impact these #phenomenal women are making on our culture and society.
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Truly awesome #innovation, for people with #disabilities 👏🏻
#Robotics #Mobility #TechForGood #Inclusion
@CurieuxExplorer @Shi4Tech @enilev @Khulood_Almani @NevilleGaunt @anand_narang @fogle_shane @sonu_monika @baski_LA @Fabriziobustama @RagusoSergio @KanezaDiane @AlbertoEMachado
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March 11 marks the 14th anniversary of the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. On this day in 2010, Canada officially signed the convention. Since then, we've made progress towards full inclusion, but still have much to do.
ALT The UN logo is beside 4 boxes that have the letters "C R P D" inside them. The text reads Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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"Happy International Women's Day from SKERI! Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in vision science and beyond. Here's to inspiring and empowering women everywhere! #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSTEM #VisionScience"
ALT Collage of two photographs. On the left, Scientist Dr. Preeti Verghese is showing a research equipment to visiting students. On the right, Postdoc Dr. Haydee Garcia-Lazarro and a research assistant are presenting Teng Lab research to student.
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Tomorrow's National Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Day! We're proud to fund AT Act programs that help older adults & people w/ disabilities discover, try, reutilize, & finance AT.
Read more: ow.ly/tPO850N5399
Join the #ATAwarenessDay convo: share a photo/video/story.
ALT Calendar blocks showing March 1.
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The latest research from @cacpgt on cell phone accessibility finds the lack of easily replaceable batteries or access to Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) messages on some cell phones can be significant barriers for people with disabilities b.gatech.edu/3CmOdoP
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Mobility should be accessible for all!
Join the movement, just not the dark side. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #MobilityAwareness
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The Commission just voted on a proposal that would require broadband service providers to create an easy-to-understand sale label to enable consumers to make comparisons and shop for various broadband providers and plans. #FCCLive #OpenMtgFCC
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Thanks for sharing the AFB #WorkplaceTech announcement! We're excited to see where the findings will lead us as we create a workplace of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired.
American Foundation for the Blind
@AFB1921 Announces Workplace Technology Study, Examining Employment Experiences of Blind or Visually Impaired Adults finance.yahoo.com/news/ameri…
Technology Access, Equity, & Inclusion retweeted
The FCC today announced that it is ready to authorize over $700M for broadband through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. With this funding, 50 broadband providers will bring broadband service to over 400,000 locations in 26 states. go.usa.gov/xeWYT
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The FCC will hold an initial workshop to provide broadband data collection technical assistance to Tribal governments on Dec. 8 at 2:00 p.m. EST to provide information about the Commission’s Broadband Data Collection program.
Register here: go.usa.gov/xegx2
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Help set an #AssistiveTechnology world record with @NeilSquireSoc and #MakersMakingChange on December 3rd!
@davegraham @ColinJ_Keogh @DavidPollardIRL @anageppert1 @RESNAorg @bcmiller1961 @AGEWELL_NCE @mortensonlab @All_Institute
atworldrecord.com/why/
Technology Access, Equity, & Inclusion retweeted
ICYMI: The second application window for the Emergency Connectivity Fund is now open. This program can help close the #HomeworkGap for students, teachers & library patrons who lack off-premises internet access.
