<div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <a href="mailto:elizabeth.sammons@ood.ohio.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.sammons@ood.ohio.gov</a> <<a href="mailto:elizabeth.sammons@ood.ohio.gov" target="_blank">elizabeth.sammons@ood.ohio.gov</a>><br>Date: Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 7:34 AM<br>Subject: This week's Ability Front<br>To: <br></div><br><br>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thanks, happy explorations here as always,<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Elizabeth L. Sammons<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Week of August 3<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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.
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/game" target="_blank">https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/game</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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. <span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/publications/princetonbraillists.html" target="_blank">http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/publications/princetonbraillists.html</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Opportunities<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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:<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">* What is Ticket to Work? <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">* How can I spread the word about the Ticket program?
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">* How can I connect with a Ticket to Work service provider or connect the people I work with to supports and services?
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">Register online: <span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://choosework.ssa.gov/webinar/" target="_blank">https://choosework.ssa.gov/webinar/</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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, <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=1423+North+High+Street,+Columbus&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank">1423 North High Street, Columbus</a>. (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.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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:
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.adalive.org/episode60" target="_blank">https://www.adalive.org/episode60</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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: <span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/session/?id=110664" target="_blank">https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/session/?id=110664</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ricekrispies.com/en_US/love-notes.html" target="_blank">https://www.ricekrispies.com/en_US/love-notes.html</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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.
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/inclusive-design" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/inclusive-design</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.
</span><span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-05-14-social-media-and-your-job-search" target="_blank">https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-05-14-social-media-and-your-job-search</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As part of August being </span>
Children’s Eye Health and Safety M<span style="font-size:12.0pt">onth, this website offers a variety of information and resources relevant to children and their vision health.
</span>Family Income, Ethnicity and Health Literacy May Affect Children’s Vision and Eye Care Access
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.preventblindness.org/childrens-eyecare-access-august" target="_blank">https://www.preventblindness.org/childrens-eyecare-access-august</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">Designed for students, this Get Ready for Fall page pulls together information, ideas and a Two-Minute training for students all in one place.
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/get-ready-for-fall.html" target="_blank">https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/get-ready-for-fall.html</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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:
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://dlr.sd.gov/workforce_services/businesses/disability_resources.aspx#ada_videos" target="_blank">https://dlr.sd.gov/workforce_services/businesses/disability_resources.aspx#ada_videos</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.acb.org/preschool-programs-children-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired" target="_blank">http://www.acb.org/preschool-programs-children-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.afb.org/info/education/early-education/preschool-education/235" target="_blank">www.afb.org/info/education/early-education/preschool-education/235</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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.
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://ood.ohio.gov/About-Us/Media-Center/HireGround-Newsletter" target="_blank">http://ood.ohio.gov/About-Us/Media-Center/HireGround-Newsletter</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Who are the adults who currently use Medicaid, including working adults? Find details in this report:
</span></b>Implications of Work Requirements in Medicaid: What Does the Data Say?” From The Kaiser Family Foundation
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/implications-of-work-requirements-in-medicaid-what-does-the-data-say/" target="_blank">https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/implications-of-work-requirements-in-medicaid-what-does-the-data-say/</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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.
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://brailleworks.com/why-i-love-wcag-and-you-should-too/?utm_content=75154788&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter" target="_blank">https://brailleworks.com/why-i-love-wcag-and-you-should-too/?utm_content=75154788&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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. <span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-08-06-9-tips-to-help-you-succeed-at-a-career-fair" target="_blank">https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-08-06-9-tips-to-help-you-succeed-at-a-career-fair</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:18.75pt;line-height:18.6pt"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Chronicle SSm B",serif;color:#333333">Services for children with disabilities and their families should be far more coordinated and easier
to access, according to a new </span><span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Chronicle SSm B",serif"><a href="https://www.nap.edu/read/25028/chapter/1" target="_blank">report</a></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Chronicle SSm B",serif;color:#333333">
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.
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<p style="line-height:18.0pt;background:white"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:FranklinGothicFSBook;color:black">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
</span><span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:FranklinGothicFSBook"><a href="https://www.ataporg.org/programs" target="_blank">search the database on the ATAP website</a></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:FranklinGothicFSBook;color:black">.
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"> 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.
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://askjan.org/" target="_blank">https://askjan.org/</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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. <span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.peatworks.org/blog/2018/jul/peat-talks-recap-facebook-and-accessible-workplace" target="_blank">http://www.peatworks.org/blog/2018/jul/peat-talks-recap-facebook-and-accessible-workplace</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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.
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://go.osu.edu/act-wiki" target="_blank">http://go.osu.edu/act-wiki</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Lato;color:#717171">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. </span>
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=26015" target="_blank">http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=26015</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">Check out these five apps designed to help people with hearing loss have better experiences with everything from tinnitus to TV viewing:
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://ksaudiology.com/5-apps-that-can-help-with-hearing-loss/" target="_blank">http://ksaudiology.com/5-apps-that-can-help-with-hearing-loss/</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">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.
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.afb.org/learntech" target="_blank">www.afb.org/learntech</a></span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">Audio Description has arrived on Amazon Video. <span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
The feature is available on Fire TV, Fire Tablets, iOS devices, and Android devices. Biew titles with audio descriptions by going to
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/video/audiodescription" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/video/audiodescription</a></span> . 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:
</span><span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.adasoutheast.org/news/articles.php?id=8490" target="_blank">http://www.adasoutheast.org/news/articles.php?id=8490</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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.
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/2017/05/23/wheelchair-accessible-hotels-with-disabled-facilities/" target="_blank">http://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/2017/05/23/wheelchair-accessible-hotels-with-disabled-facilities/</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoPlainText">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
<span class="m_8621712813354973820m_3776586367046011335MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/" target="_blank">http://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/</a></span>
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