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Enjoy your weekend!

Honored. Inspired. Driven.

Last week at #CSUN2025, we had the incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside some of the most innovative minds in accessibility and assistive technology. As a fully remote team, gathering in person is always meaningful, but being part of conversations that shape the future of our technology makes it even more special.

We’re grateful for the chance to hear from industry leaders, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with Explorers (both new and those who have been here from the start) who shape the work we do every day. Having a seat at this table is an honor, and we’re more committed than ever to making Aira the best it can be.

Thank you, Center on Disabilities at CSUN, for another unforgettable year!

Can I Play That? reports that Shishi Studios announced Mecha, a 3D platform puzzle game with a disabled protagonist. The protagonist, Coni, is an engineer and wheelchair user.

Designed by a disabled developer, Mecha has a focus on positive representation and accessibility.

https://caniplaythat.com/2025/03/05/announcing-mecha-featuring-a-disabled-protagonist/

Join Kelly Hermann's #SUNYOnlineSummit Building an #Accessibility Strategy Workshop!
Feb 26, 2025
2:45–5:45 PM (ET)
https://buff.ly/4byjNjH
Sweeten your skills! Learn about DoJ accessibility regulations, meet the April 2026 deadline, and integrate accessibility into online learning. Perfect for online programs, faculty, and instructional designers!
Register for Free Live stream!
#InclusiveEducation #EdTech #OnlineLearning #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityInclusion #edutoot

You can still join us for tonight's networking and educational Teams meeting: a fun and engaging exploration of cryptocurrency. Learn more & register > https://bit.ly/4hSYvza #crypto #cryptocurrency #disabilityinclusion

𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚!
Introducing the first-ever Disability Inclusive Cash and Voucher Assistance Learning Course @kayaconnect
https://kayaconnect.org/course/info.php?id=4875

#disabilityinclusion #disability #cashandvoucherassistance @Cva #CashTransfer

It goes without saying, persons with disabilities deserve to exist without being labeled "inspirational".

Vulnerability doesn’t cancel out autonomy.

Disabled people deserve respect for their choices, independence, and humanity.

Support us where needed, but never forget we’re individuals with our own agency.

It goes without saying, persons with disabilities deserve to exist without being labeled "inspirational".

Vulnerability doesn’t cancel out autonomy.

Disabled people deserve respect for their choices, independence, and humanity.

Support us where needed, but never forget we’re individuals with our own agency.

As technologists, we have a unique and wonderful opportunity to make the world more inclusive, and so today, on #IDPWD, please think about how you can make your work more inclusive, more accessible, more open.

By helping one group of people, we make experiences better for everyone -- think about how captions have made your life easier, even if your hearing is perfect.

Our #Accessibility Handbook is a great place to start: https://ter.li/rff2zc

For sighted students, much of their workflow is seamless. They pick up a textbook, scan a page, and jot down notes—effortlessly. Need to format references for an essay? Easy—just plug them into a tool like Zotero or EndNote, and the software takes care of it. These tools don't diminish their learning; they enhance it, freeing up time for what truly matters: engaging with the material and sharpening critical thinking skills.

Now, imagine being a blind student. Before we can even begin learning, we face an entire layer of barriers. A printed textbook? Useless until we secure an accessible version, often a PDF. And even then, accessibility issues abound—missing tags, unlabeled images, and awkward layouts. Troubleshooting becomes a prerequisite. We must master how to make screen readers navigate the document, extract text from stubborn PDFs, and decipher complex structures without losing our place. Only then can we start the real work: reading and learning.

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December, 2024. 2024 Theme: "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future."

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities!

Let’s continue to break down barriers and create inclusive spaces so that everyone can enjoy the Great Lakes

Check out this story about the importance of accessible boat launches to increase access to water recreation: HealthyLakes.org/latest-news/making-the-great-lakes-accessible-for-people-with-mobility-disabilities

“I am new to vision loss. This is the first platform that I have been able to navigate since my loss.” - Edwina Nearhood, InnosearchAI User

At Innosearch AI, we’re proud to provide a shopping experience that empowers all users. Whether you’re new to vision loss or have been navigating accessibility challenges for years, we’re here for you.

Start your journey today at innosearch.ai

Vulnerability doesn’t cancel out autonomy.

Disabled people deserve respect for their choices, independence, and humanity.

Support us where needed, but never forget we’re individuals with our own agency.

WIP - Watercolour painting based on theme of "Courage" for Mental Health week done with the All4Art Group organised by @disabled_life_2b_lived thank you Sarah and @all4inclusion all 4 inclusion is a club set up to help disabled people meet and support each other. #BarbaraHulmeFineArtist #PortraitPainter #WatercolourPortraits #PortraitArtist #DisabilityArts #DisabledArtist #DisabilityInclusion #FigurativeArt #ContemporaryArt #ArtForSale #MentalHealth #ManchesterArtist #InternationalArtist

society doesn’t see disabled people as people. We’re symbols—either of triumph over adversity or tragic cautionary tales.

It’s easier for non-disabled people to project their fears or fantasies onto us than to engage with complex realities of disabled lives.

Watercolour painting based on theme of "Forest" based on a photograph by Joshua Earle that I found on Unsplash so much thanks to him. done with the All4Art Group organised by @disabled_life_2b_lived thank you Sarah and @all4inclusion all 4 inclusion is a club set up to help disabled people meet and support each other.