by Timi | Apr 9, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Business Case for Accessibility, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology serves as a powerful force for inclusion, empowering individuals from all walks of life to connect, create, and contribute. However, amidst the rapid advancements, it’s important to ensure that...
by Timi | Mar 12, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture
In today’s diverse and dynamic professional landscape, creating an inclusive work environment is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage. By embracing diversity and making necessary adjustments to accommodate everyone, companies can unlock the...
by Timi | Dec 20, 2023 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Hearing Disabilities
Guests at Chicago’s Lyric Opera can now immerse themselves in performances through the SoundShirt’s vibrations. Chicago’s Lyric Opera is aiming to make its performances more accessible via the SoundShirt, a garment that vibrates to match the music. In October, the...
by Timi | Aug 12, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Visual Disabilities
Cloud-based collaboration tools have improved workplace accessibility for people with disabilities. But IT leaders must examine where collaboration tools still fall short. A key benefit to the adoption of remote work and cloud collaboration tools during the COVID-19...
by Timi | Jul 30, 2023 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Retail, Assistive Technology & Devices, Visual Disabilities
Nadia Mattiazzo remembers going to her regular café one day back in 2016 and trying to buy a cup of coffee. To her shock and dismay, she found there was no way she could pay for it. Mattiazzo, who is blind, said the café had installed a new eftpos machine overnight...
by Timi | Oct 26, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Uncategorised
I am learning how to build a company that welcomes employees with varying cognitive abilities. I am no expert in this, even though our company focuses on developing inclusive leaders. During the pandemic, the challenges around mental health in the workplace have come...
