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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'>DBS Media Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'>Friday, May 20, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'>May Observances<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Ebrima'>Healthy Vision Month: </span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Ebrima'>May was declared Healthy Vision month in part to bring awareness to the importance of taking proper care of our vision. A large percentage of blindness is preventable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Ebrima'>Global Accessibility Awareness Day – May 19: </span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Ebrima'>Technology is all around us. Almost everything is going, or has already gone digital. In order to ensure that everyone is included and represented in digital spaces, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) was established. The observance was designed to bring more attention to the necessity of inclusion and accessibility on the World Wide Web, social platforms and in new technology. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:105%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Ebrima'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/communications/dms_news_releases/dms_doe_announce_grand_opening_of_new_tallahassee_micro_market_operated_by_blind_services_vendor">Department of Management Services: <span lang=EN>DMS, DOE Announce Grand Opening of New Tallahassee Micro Market Operated by Blind Services Vendor</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'>The Department of Management Services (DMS) announces the opening of a new micro market at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in the Capital Circle Office Complex of Tallahassee, in conjunction with the Division of Blind Services. The new micro market, called Live Better Marketplace and located at 4075 Esplanade Way, will offer freshly prepared salads, bowls, bakery items, snack options, gourmet coffee and other sundries, and is available to state employees and the general public.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><a href="https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2022/05/17/barbie-to-add-more-dolls-with-disabilities/29859/">Disability Scoop: Barbie To Add More Dolls With Disabilities</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'>“Barbie wholeheartedly believes in the power of representation, and as the most diverse doll line on the market, we are committed to continuing to introduce dolls featuring a range of skin tones, body types and disabilities to reflect the diversity kids see in the world around them,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and dolls at Mattel. “It’s important for kids to see themselves reflected in product and to encourage play with dolls that don’t resemble them to help them understand and celebrate the importance of inclusion.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'>Technology<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2022/05/18/microsoft-adaptive-computer-accessories-disabilities/">Dezeen: Microsoft Releases Adaptive Computer Accessories For People With Disabilities</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'>American technology company Microsoft has unveiled a set of accessories designed to make it easier for people with limited mobility or visual impairments to use a computer or laptop. Comprising a customizable mouse with multiple attachments, a replacement keyboard, a device for pressing buttons and multiple detachable accessories, Microsoft's Adaptive Accessories range can be customized to suit different bodies and needs. The collection, which will be available in the autumn, has been developed by Microsoft's Inclusive Tech Lab, a branch of the company that develops products specifically for people with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'>Do you have news from your District, an employee you’d like to spotlight, blind services information or events to share, or a favorite recipe you’d like to feature in the DBS Visionary newsletter? Please share it with us by emailing <a href="mailto:communications@dbs.fldoe.org">communications@dbs.fldoe.org</a> !<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Ebrima'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://acblists.org/g/FCB-L/message/13328" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#13328)</a> | <a href="mailto:silamiller@comcast.net?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5BFCB-L%5D%20DBS%20Media%20Report%20Friday%2C%20May%2020%2C%202022" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="mailto:FCB-L@acblists.org?subject=Re:%20%5BFCB-L%5D%20DBS%20Media%20Report%20Friday%2C%20May%2020%2C%202022" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="https://acblists.org/mt/91242923/187810" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://acblists.org/g/FCB-L/post">New Topic</a><br><a href="https://acblists.org/g/FCB-L/editsub/187810">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:FCB-L+owner@acblists.org">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://acblists.org/g/FCB-L/unsub">Unsubscribe</a> [plipovsky@cfl.rr.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>