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The following is a list of PEAT's recent Facebook activity. You can find us on Facebook at PEAT-Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology.
Apr 23, 2019
A fantastic roundup of possibilities for machine learning-based tools relevant to web accessibility, including a spotlight on the issue of where diverse user data can come from:
https://medium.com/myplanet-musings/making-the-web-more-accessible-using...
Apr 22, 2019
Accessibility win: You can now set the Accessibility Checker in Microsoft Office to run automatically in the background and alert you when a fix is needed! Learn how to enable this feature here: https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-is-making-it-easier-to-create-accessib...
Apr 18, 2019
Our Future of Work podcast is back for 2019! Check out the first episode "How to Create a Global Apprenticeship Program" with Neil Milliken, @Atos Global Head of Accessibility & Inclusion and Workology.com: https://www.peatworks.org/futureofwork/podcast/2019/04/Atos
Apr 17, 2019
New report by the Intelligent Transportation Society of America: automated vehicles offer the potential to improve #A11y, not just from the perspective of vehicle design, but also considering new models for mobility #FutureOfWork http://ow.ly/f4NM50qkqg3
Apr 5, 2019
Wonderful roundup of resources from @LinkedIn for promoting a workforce culture that welcomes #PwD: https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/blog/diversity/2019/5-ste... #A11y
Apr 4, 2019
CENews highlights the #A11y gap in #AI automation tools for chemists, and why it’s critical that researchers engage PwD during development stages https://cen.acs.org/careers/diversity/Artificial-intelligence-tools-bene...
Apr 3, 2019
@LevelAccess and @G3ICT recently found that nearly 13% of marketers are unaware that Alt Text can be added to images on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Find PEAT’s tips to make your social media more accessible here: http://www.peatworks.org/staff-training/social-media #A11y
Apr 2, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor announces 4 #apprenticeship pilot models to expand career pathways for people with disabilities: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/odep/odep20190328. To learn about additional opportunities, visit PeatWorks.org/Apprenticeship.
Apr 1, 2019
@LevelAccess and @G3ICT recently found that nearly half of companies do not perform user testing by PwD, though this crucial step saves money and time overall. Check out PEAT’s resources for getting started, including a webinar with @sharrush! http://www.peatworks.org/staff-training/hiring-consultants-testers #A11y
Apr 1, 2019
Looking forward to PEAT and department of labor Think Tank in DC today to chart the future of work for people with disabilities.
Mar 28, 2019
@LevelAccess and @G3ICT recently found that 85% of their survey respondents in compliance roles want the ADA formally updated to address digital #A11y. For now, check out PEAT’s summary findings from 171 settlement cases to understand DOJ’s expectations: http://ow.ly/7zkT50oha0B
Mar 27, 2019
ADA author and lifelong #A11y champion Tony Coelho is hosting an in-person breakfast in downtown DC on April 9 to chat about the ADA, the IDEA Act, Section 508, and more! RSVP here: http://ow.ly/5Zlk50oh8hS
Mar 27, 2019
@LevelAccess and @G3ICT recently found that 85% of their survey respondents in legal/compliance roles want the ADA formally updated to address digital #A11y. For now, companies can use PEAT’s summary findings from 171 settlement cases to understand DOJ’s expectations: http://www.peatworks.org/resources/policy/DOJsettlements
Mar 18, 2019
On 3/21 at 2 p.m. ET, join @CDETweets for the #WorkingWorks Twitter chat. Special guest Chanelle Houston, a participant in their “Working Works” PSA, will share her experiences returning to work after a spinal cord injury nine years ago.
Mar 15, 2019
Organizations are struggling to fill #A11y jobs because they can’t find experienced candidates. Join us at 2:20pm in Grand CD to hear about the work we’re doing with @TeachAccess to close this gap! #CSUNATC19 #CSUN19 https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/2019/sessions/index.php/public/prese...