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“Our mission hasn’t changed, but our ambition has.”
Eve Andersson, head of Google’s accessibility team, shares how we’re working to help people navigate the physical world, not just the digital one.
Learn more → blog.google/perspectives/eve…
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We have teamed up with @realUNOgame to create UNO Braille for off-the-shelf accessibility and inclusion! UNO Braille is exclusively available at @Target. Learn to play with Audible and Printable Braille Instructions at UNOBraille.com. #a11y #MeetTheBlind
ALT Front of new UNO Braille packaging that displays tactile Braille and the NFB logo.
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Accessibility statements must include information on how people can get alternatives to content that’s not accessible to them, if your public sector website doesn't fully meet accessibility regulations. Find out more: gov.uk/government/publicatio… #Accessibilityregulations
ALT Image text reads, 'Accessibility. How accessible is your website?' GOV.UK/accessibility-regulations. The image has yellow background, black text with 'How accessible is your website' highlighted in white.
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This #EyeWeek, we want more people with a #learningdisability #autism or both to know about looking after your eyes. Film from @SeeAbility that tells you more about eye care and sight problems bit.ly/2lZu9nI #EqualRightToSight @marybusk @AWebster67 @NHSEngland
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🌍Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. An important reminder that everyone can make a difference to others who have reached the point of wanting to end their lives🤝
💚The need for suicide prevention is as great as ever: mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/sui…
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For some people with non-visible conditions the idea of not finding a parking spot is enough to keep them from going out at all.
Delighted that from today people with conditions such as dementia & anxiety can apply for blue badge parking permits telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08…
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This is some great advice for hiring managers! & taking the time to understand differences first will make any organization stronger. #disabilities #allabilities #advocacy #inclusion #DiversityandInclusion
“Focus not on the differences of people with disabilities but the talent of the individual.” Employing #disabled people can bring many benefits to your workplace, a wealth of talent can be found. #Diversity #Disabilities
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What a great quote which highlights the importance of #Accessibility and #Inclusion
"Accessibility allows us to tap into everybody's ability" @debraruh
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We're #hiring a new #PA/Administrator to join our fun and growing team. If you can manage high volumes of work and work well within a team then join our fun, dynamic team! For more information or to apply go to ...ow.ly/5T8T30nI1M0
#jobopening
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Monki Gras is a #tech conference. The theme this year is #Accessible Craft: Creating great experiences for everyone. @UKAAF will be attending this year, and will have a booth, make sure you check them out...
@monkigras #Monkigras
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Just a reminder that @Clivetraining @iamconnect_ed @connecttodesign will be closed from 3:00 PM 21st December 2018 - 2nd January #2019. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! #MerryChristmas
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Susan Day, @UKAAF board member and @wewanttoconnect MD published this blog summarising a recent cross-party Parliamentary consultation at the House of Commons about the provision of assistive technology within the DSA allowance ow.ly/vlmO30mTNK4 #accessibility
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Thank you @connecttodesign for joining the meeting and sharing your ideas to further promote #AssistiveTechnology in Parliament next year!
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We're all ready for the Soup-a-thon! Come down and visit us from 11:00 - 14:00 at Alvaston Business Park and try one of our homemade soups as well as raising money for the amazing @RailwayChildren. All #soups are £2 with a bread roll, so come down and pick one up! #Charity
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It's just 1 day until our 'Soup-a-thon'! If you are local to Nantwich, pop in between 11:00 and 14:00 to grab one of our homemade soups! We are holding the event to raise money and awareness for the amazing @RailwayChildren #charity. @NantwichEvents @NantwichTC #fundraiser #soup
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2 days until our 'Soup-a-thon'!! Come and visit us this Thursday at Alvaston Business Park, Nantwich between 11:00 - 13:00 for some homemade soup and to show your support for us and the amazing @RailwayChildren #Charity. lnkd.in/dyEuBau
#soup #fundraiser #soupathon
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"We really need to look at ways that students can be supported more effectively with the equipment and access they need" - fantastic blog from @connecttodesign on yesterday's APPG #AssistiveTechnology roundtable #AccesstoAT
Check out our new blog post about #AssistiveTechnology and Disabled Students' Allowance to learn about how we can help and support #disabled students receive the #technology they need! This allows #students to access higher education @AT_APPG ow.ly/9zZ530mD0G6 #inclusion
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Here at Connect we have an upcoming 'Soup-a-thon' to raise money for the amazing @RailwayChildren charity. Come down to Alvaston Business Park and pick up one of our delicious homemade soups and a bread roll for £2!!
#RailwayChildren #fundraiser #soup
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We were delighted to attend the House of Commons yesterday to participate in the round table on Disabled Students Access to Assistive Technology! @AT_APPG #disability #AssistiveTechnology #DisabledStudentsAllowance
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Don't forget we have our very own 'Soup-a-thon' on November 29th where you can get a mug of #soup and a bread roll for £2.
All of the money which we raise will be going to @RailwayChildren #charity, so make sure you get down to support us, and to try our soup! #fundraiser
