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Ontario companies compete for $20,000 in accessibility-focused pitch competition at Discovery 2017
The Accessibility Innovation Showcase will bring together 24 Ontario-based companies that focus on improving accessibility, providing them with the opportunity to display their innovation and to network with industry experts, investors, government funders, and the accessibility community.
A Self-Driving Bus That Can Speak Sign Language
IBM and an independent carmaker called Local Motors are developing a self-driving, electric shuttle bus that combines artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and smartphone apps to serve people with vision, hearing, physical, and cognitive disabilities.
‘Sesame Street’: Julia, a Muppet with autism, makes first appearance on the show
Julia, a Muppet with autism, made her first appearance on "Sesame Street" Monday and the longstanding children's show posted a 10-minute clip to mark the occasion. Julia is an old buddy of Elmo's and has already been a staple online and in printed books since making...
“AccessTALK with Trish” online radio show / podcast
Hosted by Trish Robichaud, accessibility radio show “AccessTALK with Trish” examines the good, the bad and the reality of accessibility in our communities.
“AccessTALK with Trish” – Accessibility Radio Show Looking for Guests
Hosted by Trish Robichaud, accessibility radio show “AccessTALK with Trish” will feature engaging discussions and courageous conversations. She’ll be examining the good, the bad and the reality of accessibility in our communities.
Position your Disability Positively for Employers
By Louis Jameson, Assistant Manager, Group Disability Programme at Lloyds Banking Group Today I want to share some thoughts on how to position a disability or health condition when entering work. Whilst our universities get us work-ready, no one discusses how to...