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Our work on inclusive videoconferencing for and with people who stutter is featured at Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science’s September newsletter. Spread the words and join us in making videoconferencing inclusive and empowering for all!
We are kicking off the BU Spark! Project for fall 2024, hosting a group of ML and DS students to further investigate the biases and pitfalls of dominant ASR models when handling stuttered speech. We believe in the direct engagement and broad collaboration with academic institutes and look forwards to sharing our values and mission with the new generation of technical talents!
Explore prosopagnosia through Paul’s eyes, a man who can’t recognize faces. This video reveals the challenges and ingenious adaptations of those living with face blindness. Discover how Paul navigates social situations and finds connection, offering insights into perception, identity, and human relationships. Full Video » I Have Face Blindness. This Is How I Recognize You. | NYT Opinion
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AccessAble is a platform that provides detailed accessibility information for various venues across the UK and Ireland. It helps users find accessible places like shops, restaurants, cinemas, and more, ensuring they can plan their outings with confidence. Full Video » About AccessAble
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Tech leaders must prioritize disability inclusion to truly achieve diversity goals. This article explores the challenges faced by disabled tech workers and offers insights on fostering accessibility. Learn how embracing inclusive practices can lead to a more diverse, innovative workforce and help organizations stay competitive. Full Article » How tech leaders can foster accessibility in their organizations
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Date: 2024-10-08
“At The Design + Accessibility Summit, you will learn practical techniques for building accessible documents with InDesign, Acrobat, PowerPoint, and other tools widely used by creative professionals.” Full Info » 5th annual Design + Accessibility Summit
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HowGood is an independent research company and SaaS data platform with the worlds largest database on food product sustainability. With more than 90,000 on-farm emissions factors for food ingredients, HowGood helps leading brands, retailers, suppliers and restaurants to measure, manage, and communicate their environmental and social impact. Now they have job openings from consultant to engineer. Full Info >> HowGood
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