Tech4ALL Digest, Mar 11

Our progress: hosted UCSC designathon developing community-driven protocols for stuttered speech data collection; completed PJMF-funded listening sessions with stuttering community; Shaomei delivered guest lecture on ‘AI Risks and Biases for People with Disabilities’ at Stanford University.

Tech4ALL Digest, Feb 25

Our progress: launched stakeholder survey on stuttered speech data governance (with $10 donations for each response); secured Prof. Karen Nakamura as keynote for CHI 2025 workshop; extended workshop application deadline to February 28.

Tech4ALL Digest, Feb 14

Our progress: launched stakeholder survey on stuttered speech data governance (with $10 donations for each response); secured Prof. Karen Nakamura as keynote for CHI 2025 workshop; extended workshop application deadline to February 28.

Tech4ALL Digest, Jan 28

Our progress: published research paper analyzing StammerTalk dataset’s technical and social impact for Chinese stuttered speech; launched redesigned website at aimpower.org with improved information architecture and user experience.

Tech4ALL Digest, Jan 14

Our progress: named among nine DIFxTech grantees with support from Borealis, Ford, and MacArthur Foundations; CHI 2025 ‘Speech AI for All’ workshop scheduled for April 27 in Yokohama, Japan (virtual attendance available).

Tech4ALL Digest, Dec 17

Our progress: launching CHI 2025 workshop on inclusive speech AI (submissions due Feb 17); awarded DIFxTECH grant from Borealis Philanthropy; board transition with Karin Patzke’s departure and welcoming Kaiton Williams.

Tech4ALL Digest, Dec 3

Our progress: presenting at CSCW 2024 in Costa Rica on community-led stuttered speech data collection; launching PJMF-funded project with community interviews; seeking input from stuttering advocates and leaders.

Tech4ALL Digest, Nov 19

Our progress: presenting at CSCW 2024 in Costa Rica on community-led stuttered speech data collection; launching PJMF-funded project with community interviews; seeking input from stuttering advocates and leaders.

Tech4ALL Digest, October 22

Our progress: new visualizations for Mandarin stuttered speech collection and ASR model improvements; McGovern Foundation grant received; CHI 2025 workshop proposal on inclusive speech technologies.

Tech4ALL Digest, October 8

One Story: James shares his “whale eyes” journey, offering a touching glimpse into life with strabismus. One Product: Delete Nothing surveys tech-related violence in Sri Lanka, focusing on marginalized groups. One Tip: Guston proposes “impact catechism” for measuring meaningful academic influence. One Event: PIT-UN Summit 2024 explores tech for social good at San José State.…

Tech4ALL Digest, September 24

In this edition, we present:

One Story: Paul’s prosopagnosia journey reveals face blindness adaptations. One Product: AccessAble maps venue accessibility across UK/Ireland. One Tip: Tech leaders urged to prioritize disability inclusion for innovation. One Event: Design + Accessibility Summit teaches accessible document creation. Jobs: HowGood hiring to expand food sustainability data platform.

Tech4ALL Digest, September 10

In this edition, we present:

One Story: NYT video reveals lived experience of vision loss. One Product: Transreport app enhances airport accessibility for disabled travelers. One Tip: Colleges leverage tech tools to boost learning accessibility. One Event: Web Accessibility Directive’s 4th anniversary hybrid conference in Brussels. Jobs: DoSomething hiring to expand youth-led social impact initiatives.

Tech4ALL Digest, August 27

In this edition, we present: One Story: Armless pilot Jessica Cox inspires limitless potential. One Product: NuEyes e3+ wearable revolutionizes low vision assistance. One Tip: Global demand for assistive products to surge by 2050. One Event: Webinar on digital accessibility in WordPress products. Jobs: Internet Archive hiring to expand digital preservation efforts.

Tech4ALL Digest, July 30

In this edition, we present: One Story: Blind climber summits Everest, inspires limitless living. One Product: Stylish medical urinal revolutionizes elderly care. One Tip: Improving accessibility in government tech services. One Event: WordPress accessibility meetup with certification credits. Jobs: GiveDirectly hiring to expand global cash transfer programs.

Tech4ALL Digest, July 16

In this edition, we present: One Story: TED talk on bionics redefining human potential. One Product: Digital IDs revolutionizing accessibility and privacy. One Tip: Ethical considerations in bionics and human augmentation. One Event: 2024 Disability Pride Month celebration at Whitney Museum. Jobs: Candid hiring for nonprofit data and technology roles.

Tech4ALL Digest, July 2

In this edition, we present: One Story: TED talk on resilience after blindness and paralysis. One Product: Wheel the World’s $6M for accessible travel. One Tip: Tech improving mental health access for marginalized groups. One Event: 2024 National Federation of the Blind Convention. Jobs: Zearn hiring for education technology roles.

Tech4ALL Digest, June 18

In this edition, we present: One Story: The ADA explained – its history, requirements, and impact. One Product: Aiberry expands to screen for anxiety disorders. One Tip: How generative AI can aid job accessibility for the disabled. One Event: Will AI make accessibility regulations obsolete? Expert discussion. Jobs: Noora Health hiring for product, filming roles.

Tech4ALL Digest, June 4

In this edition, we present: One Story: Blind-accessible gaming history from 1970s to indie hit Lost in Hound. One Product: Browser extension audits sites, IDs accessibility issues, suggests fixes.

One tip: Podcast on understanding users, avoiding stereotypes in product design. One Event: Virtual meetup connects accessibility pros with industry leaders.

Jobs: First Street…

Tech4ALL Digest, May 21

In this edition, we present: Our Progress: Strong CHI 2024 presence, showcasing inclusive tech research. One Story: “Design for all, better for everybody” – disability activists. One Product: Include Figma plugin fosters accessible design. One Insight: Supporting marginalized tech professionals to thrive. One Event: Accessible Canada Conference advances inclusive design. Jobs: Wikimedia Foundation hiring for…

Tech4ALL Digest, May 7

In this edition, we present: One Story: Marie, a visually impaired individual, embraces tech for independent living. One Product: InnoCaption provides free real-time mobile captioning for the deaf/hard of hearing. One Insight: Digital accessibility unlocks 90% of websites and apps. One Event: John Slatin AccessU teaches inclusive design skills. Jobs: Crisis Text Line offers 24/7…

Tech4ALL Digest, April 23

In this edition, we present: One Story: PWSC’s stuttering art installation at Whitney Biennial; One Product: Sony’s Access controller for accessible gaming; One Tip: Democratizing tech knowledge for an inclusive future; One Event: Allybay talks on inclusion by Rohan and Michael; Open Roles: World Resources Institute hiring globally;

Tech4ALL Digest, April 9: For the Visually Impaired

In this edition, we present: Lawsuit highlights discrimination at Google; Google Maps adds accessibility features; Research on inclusive calls for stutterers; 10 tips for equitable EdTech; 48in48 event auditing nonprofit sites; Open roles at GlobalGiving;

Tech4ALL Digest, March 26

In this edition, we present: Lawsuit highlights discrimination at Google; Google Maps adds accessibility features; Research on inclusive calls for stutterers; 10 tips for equitable EdTech; 48in48 event auditing nonprofit sites; Open roles at GlobalGiving;

Tech4ALL Digest, March 9

In this edition, we present: Oscar-winning short-film “Stutterer”; podcast on voice recognition challenges for disabilities; Chinese stuttering community data research; iPhone accessibility tips; CSUN Assistive Tech Conference event; Khan Academy job openings.