WINS Change Access Network

Esther uses a speech generating device daily and shares how AAC empowers her work as an accessibility advocate. Attending ATIA next week? Don’t miss Esther’s session: Digital and Distance Solutions for Those Living with Mobility and Speech Impairments When: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2:15 PM? Room: Crystal E [Video description and transcript: Esther uses head tracking software to share her message through a speech generating app and ASL interpreter, "People who use AAC are just regular people who have jobs, opinions, and beliefs of our own. Colleagues who use AAC can have any type of job they would like. I work daily as an accessibility advocate and tester through the use of assistive technology. To learn more. Tiffany and I are presenting about these options at the Assistive Technology Industry Association conference in January." Tags and info: #ATIA25 #ATIA2025 #AT #AssistiveTechnology #a11y #accessibility #ATcommunity ATIA = Assistive Technology Industry Association. ATIA is a premier international assistive technology conference. AAC = alternative and augmentative communication Esther Klang CPACC

Has anyone tried the self-driving Whill wheelchairs at SEA TAC yet and want to share? Or know anything about them? It’s been fun to watch people ride around every time I pass through. As I was typing this, one just rolled past me by itself! Video description: No audio in video. Seattle airport and a white smart wheelchair rolls by Tiffany, on its own and no one sitting in it, with people walking around it. Link to article about pilot in comments. Tags: #AT #AssistiveTechnology #a11y #accessibility #Travel #Wheelchair #CSUNatC25

CSUN 2025 was such an amazing conference. My heart is soooo full. Like many of us, I showed up with a heavy heart thinking about the state of accessibility funding. I left feeling loved and part of a large group committed to inclusive accessibility. ???? There are too many names to list. If I missed you, let’s meet up for a virtual coffee. To all my colleagues presenting today: I’m sorry to miss it, and I know your presentation will be awesome. Until next year: much love and peace to you as you push forward in changing access. ?? Full ID and tags: CSUN Conference room setting. Image 1: closeup of Tiffany at front of room holding a mic with yellow sanitary cover on it. She is turned toward Bryan who is sitting in the audience. Image 2: view from back of conference room and chairs of people. Tiffany is up front facing Bryan Ward (National iCanConnect Coordinator and Tech expert from HKNC), who is providing expert feedback on our rural access discussion, through tactile sign language, and sign to English interpreters. There is a green arrow pointing to Bryan to identify him in the crowd (view of his back). #AT #AssistiveTechnology #CSUNatC25 #CSUNatC #CSUN2025 #a11y #accessibility #ATcommunity CSUN = California State University Northridge, their Center on Disabilities hosts an AT conference annually

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What is AT? ?? I'm posting a lot about Assistive Tech this week as I attend a conference. AT provides access, from simple tools to high tech gadgets, so disabled individuals can gain independence and thrive. This beginner friendly guide explains the basics of AT in 3 minutes. ?? https://lnkd.in/g8ijqXzE Tags: #AssistiveTechnology #AT #Accessibility #a11y #AssistiveTechnologies #ATcommunity #CSUNatC #CSUNAtC25 #CSUN2025

Learn key accessibility terms in 3 min? This article explains the differences between accessibility (a11y), assistive technology (AT), and accommodations in 3 min.?? https://lnkd.in/gyun_tUs I’m using these terms all week as I attend the CSUN assistive tech conference. If you’re here, I hope to see you around! Full ID and Tags: Tiffany (wearing a paisley shirt, wooden bowtie, and yellow glasses) has both hands pointing up to phrase: “Understanding Accessibility Terminology” with the words “accessibility (a11y)? assistive technology? accommodations” floating between. #AssistiveTechnology #AT #Accessibility #a11y #ATcommunity #CSUNatC #CSUNAtC25 #CSUN2025

Thank you Disability Health Equity Research Network (DHERN) for highlighting my paper, "The Unintended Harm of IoT Devices in Assistive Technology Distribution Programs," today in your newsletter! Tags: #accessibility #a11y #Research #Disabilities #OlderAdults #AT #AssistiveTechnology

Going to CSUN 2025 AT Conference? We have a great session planned for you: Advancing Rural Access Together Thursday, March 13, 3:20 PM in Platinum 8 Presenter: Tiffany Wilson About: Examine the challenges of distributing assistive technology and internet devices in rural areas. Join a collaborative session to develop solutions, enhance outreach, and build a network of providers dedicated to advancing equitable accessibility. Tags and Definitions: #AT #AssistiveTechnology #CSUNatC25 #a11y #accessibility #ATcommunity AT = Assistive Technology, any tool or device that assists you in overcoming a challenge CSUN = California State University Northridge, their Center on Disabilities hosts an AT conference annually

I'll be teaching a free class on nonvisual graphics creation and design using SVG coding starting this Thursday from 4-5:30pm PT. This workshop is for the NYPL Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Books Library, is open to anyone interested worldwide, and will run on the 13th, 20th, and 27th. Come learn how to build your own digital and tactile graphics with nothing but a text editor and some syntax! Over the 3 courses, we'll follow my BlindSVG site and cover everything from file setup, basic shapes, paths and curves, to advanced techniques and final output. Perhaps you can use some of these skills to create nifty tactile designs for your CSUN business cards! Or build a schematic, wireframe layout, organize objects in a room or set up an exhibit hall map, make a personal logo, or just have fun creating art. This class is open to anyone, blind, sighted, and everywhere in between, so come and learn these skills, learn how to teach these skills to others, or share your personal SVG projects. https://lnkd.in/gBuDRVgr

AT in 5: Meet Voiceitt. Dr. Rachel Levy from The Babel Group shares a feature and tells us where she is going to be at ATIA 2025, if you have questions. Questions: 1. Name 2. Company 3. Booth 4. Talk/show one device 5. Explain one feature of device Setting: large conference hall. Full transcript in the comments. #ATIA2025 #AT #AssistiveTechnology