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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟  We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new blog series, featuring articles inspired by the research and passions of our dedicated team. These blogs dive into the topics our members care deeply about and reflect the latest insights from their work.   We are happy to kick off this series with an inspiring piece by Floriane Goosse titled, “What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger – How Technologies Can Leverage People with Disabilities' Strength." In this article, Floriane explores how innovations—particularly voice assistance technology—are empowering people with disabilities, turning challenges into strengths. 💪✨ It's a quick and insightful 5-minute read that highlights how tech can foster an inclusive society. 🌟 #TechForGood #InclusiveInnovation #Empowerment #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveSociety  

𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 While technology can significantly enhance accessibility, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. To create a truly inclusive world, we need a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Listen to the experiences of people with disabilities to gain a deep understanding of their challenges and perspectives. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Incorporate accessibility into the design process from the very beginning, ensuring that products and services are usable by everyone. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Collaborate with disability organizations and individuals to co-create solutions that truly meet their needs. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲: Support policies that enforce accessibility standards and promote a more inclusive society. 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭: Foster a mindset of inclusion and diversity, recognizing that accessibility is a fundamental human right. By recognizing the limitations of technology and embracing a holistic approach, we can create a world where everyone feels empowered and included. #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityRights #UniversalDesign

Creating an inclusive future starts with understanding. Research has proven that 80% of disabilities are invisible. These hidden disabilities are why Caroline Casey, founder of The Valuable 500, emphasises the importance of curiosity, asking questions internally and externally, engaging with your teams, and forming ERGs. Discover how our tools at Texthelp are helping to create an inclusive future. Learn more: https://text.help/jaYVRU #InclusiveWorkplaces #ShapingInclusiveFutures #InclusiveLeadership

❓ Did you know ❓ 92% of employed people with a disability or neurodiversity say that inclusive technology helps them to work faster or better. That stat tells us that we need to start having more open conversations in the Workplace to help shape a sustainable future for our whole workforce. Otherwise, we will lose valuable talent and get left behind! #InclusionMatters #WorkplaceInclusion #SustainableFuture

Build Connections and Grow Your Business Through Inclusion ♿💼 Want to stand out and connect with a broader audience, including those with disabilities? Engaging with your community and focusing on ADA compliance can transform your business. By welcoming feedback from people with disabilities, you create an inclusive environment that meets their needs and shows they’re valued. This not only enhances your reputation but also helps grow your business by reaching a wider audience. Ready to make your business more inclusive? Let’s talk! #ADAcompliance #inclusivebusiness #communityengagement #accessibilitymatters #growyourbusiness #customerexperience #inclusionforall #realaccessibility #businesssuccess #reputationbuilding

#MondayMotivation 🌟 “When technology serves people with disabilities, it improves life for everyone.” Jutta Treviranus, Founder of the Inclusive Design Research Centre At Innovate Now, we believe that inclusive design isn’t just about creating tools for accessibility; it’s about building a world where everyone can thrive. When technology is made accessible, it empowers not only those with disabilities but enriches society as a whole Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in #AssistiveTechnology, positively impacting ALL. 🌐 Learn more about our work in inclusive innovation at www.atinnovatenow.com #InclusiveDesign #AssistiveTech #TechForGood #InnovateNow #InclusionMatters #DisabilityInclusion

As a kid, being grounded wasn't fun, but it was mom's way to align our behaviors to her expectations. In AI, curiously, grounding provides a way to align AI outputs to trusted sources of information. It is not surprising then, that #digitaltransformations are also being "grounded" - in this case through commitments like the Charter of Solfagnano, to ensure they prioritize #dignity, #inclusion and #empowerment of all persons society-wide. "We encourage the productive world of innovation to develop support systems, assistive technologies and tools that can be enabling and rehabilitating, with a view to maximising independence and autonomy of persons with disabilities in all aspects and dimensions of life, such as health, mobility, information, education, work, communication, autonomy, and that they are easy to understand and use by persons with disabilities." #digitalpublicinfrastructure #digitalpublicgoods #solfagnano #designfordignity #digitalempowerment #leavingnoonebehind

Creating an inclusive future starts with understanding. Research has proven that 80% of disabilities are invisible. These hidden disabilities are why Caroline Casey, founder of The Valuable 500, emphasizes the importance of curiosity, asking questions internally and externally, engaging with your teams, and forming ERGs. Discover how at Texthelp, we're helping to create a more inclusive future. Learn more: https://text.help/jaYVRU #InclusiveWorkplaces #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveLeadership

🌍 World Day of the Handicapped Today, we honor the resilience, talent, and contributions of individuals with disabilities. This day reminds us to promote inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of abilities. 🔹 Let’s work together to remove barriers and build a world that empowers everyone to achieve their full potential. 🔹 Together, we can create an inclusive society where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued. 💙 Inclusion is not a privilege—it’s a right. #WorldDayOfTheHandicapped #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #EqualOpportunities #EmpowerDiversity #brainmachineAI #BrainMachine #BrainMachineAI

Are your applications and processes unintentionally excluding people with disabilities? Hopping on the #AI bandwagon, but ignoring exclusion scenarios? 3 min video to help understand where things can break down 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/e6TfNTf4 Learn more about Microsoft Inclusive Tech Lab & resources 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/gT5tjUVa #MSFTAdvocate #inclusion #diversity #culture #accessibility