[NFB-of-Delaware] FW: White House Disability Community Engagement Newsletter

cmkries at comcast.net cmkries at comcast.net
Tue Jul 30 19:53:51 UTC 2024 

Hello all… the following newsletter has a link to the Disability Pride event I attended… Carol 

 

 

 

From: White House Office of Public Engagement <OPE at mail.whitehouse.gov> 
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:11 PM
To: cmkries at comcast.net
Subject: White House Disability Community Engagement Newsletter

 







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Disability Community Engagement Newsletter
July 30, 2024

 


	


ICYMI: White House Disability Pride Month Convening

 



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The White House Office of Public Engagement was proud to host White House Disability Pride Month Convening on Monday, July 29th. During this convening, senior disabled Biden-Harris Administration leaders and advocates reflected on the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability pride, and our shared commitment to build a nation where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunities, independence, and respect we deserve. Play the recording using this link:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=9be0aa14d0&e=7ae6290504> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lk-FFV1r2E. (YouTube is uploading captions and they will be available in the next 24 hours.)

Featured speakers: 

*	Kelly Buckland, Disability Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Transportation
*	Karla Gilbride, General Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
*	Haben Girma, Author and Human Rights Lawyer
*	Eric Harris, Associate Executive Director of External Affairs, Disability Rights California
*	James Ian, Singer, Songwriter, and Actor
*	Rachel Patterson, White House Domestic Policy Council Disability Policy Director
*	Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director, U.S. Access Board
*	Anna Perng, Senior Advisor, Office of Public Engagement
*	Gene Sperling, White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President
*	Mychal Threets, Literacy Ambassador

Share: 

*	 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=6c7917425b&e=7ae6290504> A Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2024 | The White House
*	 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=099eeaa104&e=7ae6290504> FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Marks the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act | The White House

 


	


RSVP for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hearings

 




 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=06a81207a8&e=7ae6290504> U.S. Access Board Holds Hearings on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Community and AI Practitioners (access-board.gov)

As part of the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series, the Access Board is holding public hearings with members of the disability community, Federal Agency AI leaders, and AI practitioners. This series stems from the Board’s  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=f0118bc7d1&e=7ae6290504> Memorandum of Understanding with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=95aff3ad74&e=7ae6290504> Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT). In total, three virtual hearing sessions will take place: two for the disability community (on August 8) and one for federal agency and AI industry practitioners (on August 22).
 

The hearings support the Access Board’s work in fulfilling the  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=05bc7d0359&e=7ae6290504> Executive Order on the Use of Artificial Intelligence to engage with disability community members and AI practitioners to learn about the risks and benefits of AI, and to issue recommendations and technical assistance to promote equity, accessibility, and inclusion for all.

Attending the virtual hearings:

*	Disability Community Hearings: 

*	August 8, 2024, at 10:00 – 12:00 PM and 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
*	Link:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=e4c50c8e46&e=7ae6290504> https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600399391
*	Meeting ID: 160 039 9391, No passcode

*	Federal Agency and Industry Practitioner Hearing: 

*	August 22, 2024, at 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
*	Link:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=e54924bbcd&e=7ae6290504> https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1605754619
*	Meeting ID: 160 575 4619, No passcode

No pre-registration is required to attend any of the hearings. Individuals who want to make a public comment are required to register by email to  <mailto:events at access-board.gov> events at access-board.gov. More details on registration and how to provide public comments can be found in the  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=3ba93121a5&e=7ae6290504> Hearing Announcement. Please note that space is limited. Registered speakers will each be allotted two minutes to present comments.
Real time captioning and sign language interpreting is provided online for all hearings. Please contact  <mailto:events at access-board.gov> events at access-board.gov with any questions about the hearings.

Links to share and learn more: 
 
News Article with all links and details on the upcoming Hearings:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=00a3a66d7a&e=7ae6290504> U.S. Access Board Holds Hearings on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Community and AI Practitioners (access-board.gov)
 
LinkedIn Event Link for 8/8 Disability Hearings (10am ET and 2pm ET) to share:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=3c9b3aa44d&e=7ae6290504> (1) U.S. Access Board - Disability Community Hearings | LinkedIn
 
LinkedIn Event Link for 8/22 Practitioner Hearing to share:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=fc9f3e80ea&e=7ae6290504> (1) U.S. Access Board - Federal Agency and AI Industry Practitioner Hearing | LinkedIn

 


	


>From the Newsroom

 




ICYMI:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=6f71086a04&e=7ae6290504> White House Olmstead 25th Anniversary Observance (youtube.com)

 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=6f14eec533&e=7ae6290504> U.S. Access Board Issues Final Rule Setting Low Transfer Height for Certain Medical Diagnostic Equipment (access-board.gov)

 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=eed2582322&e=7ae6290504> On 34th Anniversary of ADA, U.S. Department of Transportation Celebrates Progress Made on Disability Rights Under Biden-Harris Administration | US Department of Transportation

 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=ea20e96d27&e=7ae6290504> Office of Public Affairs | On Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Justice Department and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Affirm Commitment to Technological Equity for People with Disabilities

 

 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=4f0d05fd52&e=7ae6290504> Statements from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and HHS Principals on the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act | HHS.gov

 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=b03e6dad19&e=7ae6290504> Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities | United States Department of Justice

 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=aba3fe41a3&e=7ae6290504> Walmart Agrees to Pay $75,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
 

 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=4261a3abb7&e=7ae6290504> Taking Action on the Disability Community’s Most Critical and Urgent Priorities | ACL Administration for Community Living

 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=725451283a&e=7ae6290504> Impact of the ADA: A Guest Blog by Ed Ahern | ACL Administration for Community Living
 

Share:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=47a8f9a6a9&e=7ae6290504> U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights  Social Media Toolkit on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which preceded the Americans with Disabilities Act

 


	


RSVP for the 
Biweekly Aging, Disability, and Health Communities Call

 




Topic:      White House Office of Public Engagement Biweekly Aging, Disability, and Health Communities Call
When:      August 8, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Where:     Register in advance for this webinar
 <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=a53d9bb07b&e=7ae6290504> https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_l3tvkai0S1m1I9m4zKzuPg

Join OPE Senior Advisors Artin Chavez-Fernandez, Anna Perng, White House Fellow Bryan Smith for updates. ASL and CART will be provided. 

 


	


Applications Open

 




Due August 5:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=800885489e&e=7ae6290504> ACL Announces $2.6 Million To Test and Evaluate Navigator Services in OAA-Funded Caregiver Support Programs | ACL Administration for Community Living

Due August 12:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=8ea7753023&e=7ae6290504> Input Needed: Addition of “Care Workers” in Standard Occupational Classification | ACL Administration for Community Living

Due August 29:  <https://whitehouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b999ee4d97253671de1a2d1fa&id=92df70790b&e=7ae6290504> Biden-Harris Administration Selects 99 Communities for Grants Aimed at Making Local Roads Safer; Invites Applications for Future Rounds of Funding | US Department of Transportation

 




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