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From: elizabeth.sammons at ood.ohio.gov <elizabeth.sammons at ood.ohio.gov>
Date: Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 7:34 AM
Subject: This week's Ability Front
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*Thanks, happy explorations here as always,*

*Elizabeth L. Sammons*

*Week of August 3*

*Did you know?*

This interactive game designed for deaf youth supports self-advocacy skills
as you navigate common situations in a variety of settings including
community, school, and the workplace. You get to test out responses to
situations, challenges, and conflicts that are part of the deaf experience
and frequent throughout real life. You make your own decisions, understand
their impact, and learn more about your legal rights.
https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/game

>From biology, to bromine, to Bangladesh, you may find tactile images at
your fingertips thanks to a 50-year project from a geeky group of
go-getters called the Princeton Braillists. These exquisite embossings are
available, as preserved and updated thanks to the National Braille Press.
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/publications/princetonbraillists.html

*Opportunities*

Join Social Security on August 22 for our next WISE webinar: information
for individuals and organizations that serve people who receive Social
Security disability benefits and may be interested in the Ticket to Work
(Ticket) program. The webinar will answer questions like:

*            What is Ticket to Work?

*            How can I spread the word about the Ticket program?

*            How can I connect with a Ticket to Work service provider or
connect the people I work with to supports and services?

Register online: https://choosework.ssa.gov/webinar/

Saturday August 25, 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.m., a statewide exhibit of braille
displays is coming to Columbus at the initiative of teachers in the
NFB/BSVI adult braille literacy program. Anyone interested in comparing
various display units and seeing their real-life functioning is welcome to
the North Side Library, 1423 North High Street, Columbus
<https://maps.google.com/?q=1423+North+High+Street,+Columbus&entry=gmail&source=g>.
(This library is conveniently located on the #2 bus line and is the
building just north of the former Vision Center.)  The exhibit has the goal
of introducing visitors to practical applications of braille use through
refreshable electronic displays, such as connection with a smart phone or
reading from a laptop.

Mark your calendars -- ADA Live: Supported Decision-Making (SDM) and
Conservatorship -- Wed. Sept. 5, 1:00 pm ET. No registration required.
Thought leaders Peter Blanck, Ph.D., J.D. and Jonathan Martinis, Esq., J.D.
of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, will discuss recent
court cases where rights were restored and Supported Decision-Making teams
were established. Additional details here:
https://www.adalive.org/episode60

Free webinar: Online Video Accessibility: September 20, 2:00 p.m. For
online videos to be fully accessible, their audio and visual content must
be accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing and/or blind or
have low vision. This webinar from the ADA National Network will explore
online video accessibility concerns and their solutions and share tools,
services and strategies for addressing online video accessibility needs,
especially in large organizations. Register for the webinar here:
https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/session/?id=110664

Rice Krispies Treats and National Federation of the Blind have created a
back-to-school campaign embracing blind students by producing “Love Notes"
in Rice Krispie Braille and audio.   Additionally, a new video demonstrates
how Eme, an 11-year-old blind student, spreads love and friendship through
her music. To order these free love notes and learn more about this unique
campaign, see https://www.ricekrispies.com/en_US/love-notes.html

This recent course, “Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education,” is
free and available to those who teach and want to make their classwork
available to those of all abilities.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/inclusive-design

In today’s world, social media like Facebook and LinkedIn can provide both
challenges and rewards on the job. This blog provides some advice for job
seekers interested in appearing professional.
https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-05-14-social-media-and-your-job-search

*Resources*

As part of August being Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, this
website offers a variety of information and resources relevant to children
and their vision health. Family Income, Ethnicity and Health Literacy May
Affect Children’s Vision and Eye Care Access

https://www.preventblindness.org/childrens-eyecare-access-august

Designed for students, this Get Ready for Fall page pulls together
information, ideas and a Two-Minute training for students all in one place.
https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/get-ready-for-fall.html

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation recently released three
videos that employers can use to educate about the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). The first provides an overview of the ADA and
disability etiquette and may be beneficial to use as part of new employee
orientation. The second addresses pre-employment matters, such as
application and interview processes, and the third focuses on
considerations once someone is on the job, including accommodations and
advancement; both may be beneficial for use with supervisors and hiring
managers. Access the videos  here:
https://dlr.sd.gov/workforce_services/businesses/disability_resources.aspx#ada_videos

The Key to a Powerful Start often involves top-notch Preschool Programs,
particularly for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired or with other
disabilities. This article gives a good run-down geared to parents of what
to expect and what to ask for in such settings.

http://www.acb.org/preschool-programs-children-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired

For additional information about what to look for in a preschool education
program for a blind or visually impaired child, including links to other
resources, check out AFB’s preschool education page at
www.afb.org/info/education/early-education/preschool-education/235

HireGround is a quarterly newsletter from Opportunities for Ohioans with
Disabilities (produced by this editor) and geared primarily for the needs,
interests and resource updates of Vocational Rehabilitation professionals
in Ohio. The new issue is out. HireGround is available both in PDF and in
Text versions at this link.
http://ood.ohio.gov/About-Us/Media-Center/HireGround-Newsletter

*Who are the adults who currently use Medicaid, including working adults?
Find details in this report: *Implications of Work Requirements in
Medicaid: What Does the Data Say?”  From The Kaiser Family Foundation
https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/implications-of-work-requirements-in-medicaid-what-does-the-data-say/

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommendations truly make a
difference for all users. WCAG benefits people using mobile devices on low
bandwidth. It benefits people with “temporary disabilities” like a broken
arm or misplaced glasses. It even benefits people enjoying a day outdoors
watching a sporting event in bright sunlight. Read a user-friendly run-down
of WCAG and what it means in this article.
https://brailleworks.com/why-i-love-wcag-and-you-should-too/?utm_content=75154788&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Career and job fairs offer the chance to connect with companies to learn
about job opportunities and find out if certain job openings may be a good
fit for you. Before attending your next career fair, check out 9 tips to
help prepare and impress recruiters as you learn more.
https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-08-06-9-tips-to-help-you-succeed-at-a-career-fair

Services for children with disabilities and their families should be far
more coordinated and easier to access, according to a new report
<https://www.nap.edu/read/25028/chapter/1> produced for the federal
government. Experts evaluated everything from health care and special
education to employment. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering
and Medicine produced the report through a contract with the Social
Security Administration.

The Assistive Technology Act, AKA Tech Act, provides for Assistive
Technology Act Programs (ATAP) within each state  to offer demonstrations
of assistive technology, loaners, recycle and reuse programs, some
training, and even low-cost loans for funding in some cases. To find your
state’s ATA program, call ATAP at 217-522-7985 or search the database on
the ATAP website <https://www.ataporg.org/programs>.

              JAN - Job Accommodation Network has revised and clarified its
webpage with this new take. It provides a more user-friendly layout with
easier access to publications, toolkits, training modules, and other
resources. JAN’s latest Enews features articles on narcolepsy, heart
conditions, sarcoidosis, fibromyalgia, and more. https://askjan.org/

Facebook now has more than one billion daily users and more than two
billion monthly users. Facebook has also grown from a way for people to
connect with each other socially to a forum for professional networking and
enhancing workplace productivity. In the latest PEAT Talk webinar, the
Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology spoke with Jeff Wieland,
Facebook's Director of Accessibility, and Monica Desai, Facebook's Director
of Global Policy, to discuss why and how Facebook has made accessibility a
priority.
http://www.peatworks.org/blog/2018/jul/peat-talks-recap-facebook-and-accessible-workplace

*Reminders*

This website from OSU’s assistive technology team features a plethora of
great practices. Examples: , American standards for disability compliance
(legal information), information on Media Accessibility, (captioning
content, describing graphics, creating accessible PDFs and WORD documents,
HTML5 and web design best practices with accessibility and eBook production
advice) and Assistive Technology (demos and information on text to speech,
speech to text, and much more. http://go.osu.edu/act-wiki

One of the many challenges facing people who are newly diagnosed with
epilepsy is how to tell others they have the condition. However, a new
resource has been developed to help. Note: much of this advice can apply to
any invisible disability. http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=26015

Check out these five apps designed to help people with hearing loss have
better experiences with everything from tinnitus to TV viewing:
http://ksaudiology.com/5-apps-that-can-help-with-hearing-loss/

The American Foundation for the Blind recently launched Learn Tech, an
access initiative that features free online tutorials to help people who
are blind or visually impaired improve computer and technology skills. The
newest examples; tutorials on Google Docs and Google Drive.
www.afb.org/learntech

Audio Description has arrived on Amazon Video. The feature is available on
Fire TV, Fire Tablets, iOS devices, and Android devices. Biew titles with
audio descriptions by going to http://www.amazon.com/video/audiodescription
. The selection of titles will be updated continuously as we expand. To
play a title with audio descriptions, customers can select the “English-
audio description” audio option from the “Subtitles and Audio” menu during
playback. Additional details here:
http://www.adasoutheast.org/news/articles.php?id=8490

Do you have wanderlust? Check out the top 20 accessible hotels around the
world from the viewpoint of a veteran wheelchair traveler… prices from $50
nightly to $700+, so be ready for anything.
http://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/2017/05/23/wheelchair-accessible-hotels-with-disabled-facilities/

And related, here is this gentleman’s blog detailing rolling adventures and
access around the world: Curb Free with Cory Lee: A Wheelchair Travel Blog
http://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/

Elizabeth L. Sammons

Program Administrator

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Tel. 614.438.1260

www.oodworks.com

-- 
Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields

A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life
when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.
--D. Elton Trueblood
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