Summer 2016

Ability Anyware
In This Issue:
Assistive Technology (AT) Apps
Global Accessibility
Awareness Day (GAAD)
Don't Miss Deaf Expo 2016!
Cur8Able: Fashion with
AT Accents
Noteworthy Books &
Performances
Muhammad Ali:
Undisputed
Heavyweight
Champion for
Parkinson's

Sharon's Starling greeting cards by Sharon, Deaf artist, are available for purchase.
Click here to purchase (available in set of 10, printed on recycled paper & wrapped
in satin ribbon, blank inside). Great for any occasion!

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Content
From the Editor

Page 2

Ability Anyware Workshops

Page 2

Muhammad Ali: Undisputed

Page 2

Cover Art

Heavyweight Champion for Parkinson's

Editor's Pick of AT Apps

Page 2

AT World: Putting AT on the Map

Page 3

AT in Daily Living & Safety

Page 5

Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Page 6

(GAAD)
Cur8Able: Fashion with AT Accents

Page 6

Deaf Expo July 5-8, 2016!

Page 7

Disability Friendly Businesses

Page 9-16

Noteworthy Books & Performances

Page 16

Ability Anyware Events

Page 16

"Sharon's Starling"
By Sharon, Deaf Artist
Sharon is a Deaf artist. She paints in
watercolor and oil, sketches in colored
pencils and charcoal, and dabbles in
electronic art.
Artists, submit your art to
ability.anyware@gmail.com (jpeg or png file) for
consideration to be featured in one of our
publications!
Please participate in the Ability Anyware Assistive
Technology (AT) Survey! You can complete it
online today! See page 3 for more details.

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October 17, 2016
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From the Editor

Ability Anywares Free Workshops:
1. My Safety Matters: Technology for Safety
2. Accessibility in Windows & Microsoft Office
3. Accessibility in iOS (Mac) & Pages
4. Accessibility in Adobe
At Ability Anyware, we work diligently to find and
distribute assistive technology (AT) news.
This
includes technology and personal products, as well as
disability-related services and training for persons with
disabilities across gender, ethnicity, cultural
background, and age. We consider disability diversity
(hearing, visual, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care,
independent living). Not all information shared by
Ability Anyware reflects the opinion of individuals
involved with or featured in our publication.

5. Accessibility on YouTube
To register for workshops, contact us at
ability.anyware@gmail.com
Muhammad Ali:
Heavyweight Champion
in Advocacy for
Parkinson's

Tanya Maxwell
Editor-in-Chief

More than 37 million individuals

with disabilities are reported
living in the U.S.
(2012 estimate by DisabilityStatistics.org).

We offer advertising opportunities for

startups, nonprofit organizations, and
exceptional individuals to be featured in our
publication.
For more information, contact us at
ability.anyware@gmail.com

Thanks to Muhammad
Ali, also known (a.k.a)
Cassius Clay. He became
the world heavyweight
champion for numerous
causes outside the boxing
ring. During Mr. Ali's
liftetime, he spoke out
against racial discrimination and also advocated
to protect the welfare of
children suffering from
conflict, illness, and
disabilities. Although he
was diagnosed with
Parkinson's in the 1980s,
he continued his humanitarian work, was named
UN Goodwill
Ambassador, and
established the
Muhammad Ali
Parkinson's Center in
1996 in Phoeniz, AZ to
provide therapeutic
treatment for individuals
without health insurance
or limited coverage.

Editors Pick: AT Apps

Windows 10 Text to
Speech Accessibility
feature in Windows 10
enables 1 to convert or
dictate speech to text.
Your words appear on
the screen as you talk.
Text to speech is
available in English,
French, Spanish,
German, Japanese,
Simplified Chinese,
and Traditional
Chinese. This form of
AT is helpful for
individuals with
visual, physical, or
cognitive disability.
Cortana, Personal
Assistant on Your
Windows Phone or
Devices
Ask Cortana anything
if you cannot type
your search (also
helpful for individuals
with visual, physical,
or cognitive
disability).
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AT World: Putting AT on the Map

Accessibility in the
Google Universe

What is Assistive
Technology (AT)?
AT is any form of
technology (high or low)
that aids individuals with
disabilities in mobility,
daily tasks, personal care
and safety, communication,
job duties, medical
treatment, exercise,
recreational activities, and
creative expression. With
possibilities afforded via
AT, developers continue to
create apps and devices with
the disability community in
mind.

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Google is the most

widely used search
engine. With Google,
users can retrieve the
information they seek
quickly and easily.
Google is well aware
that individuals with
disabilities need access
to information too. They
make information and
technology accessible to
individuals with
disabilities through
Google Accessibility
features.
Disability Pride
New York City 2016
New York City will be
holding its second
annual Disability Pride
Day parade on July 10,
2016. The mission of
Disability Pride NYC is
to promote inclusion,
awareness, and
visibility of people with
disabilities, and redefine public
perception of disability.
Our goal is to establish
an annual Disability
Pride parade in New
York City and to
support people with
disabilities in whatever
way we can." The day
commemorates
individuals with
disabilities. For more
details, please visit
http://
disabilitypridenyc.org/
page/2/

Your Input = Output

Ability Anyware would

like your input on which
AT you use. We are also
interested in stories about
barriers encountered in
your life (tasks, equipment, surroundings).
Ability Anyware
Assistive Technology
Survey will gather
important data like this
to share with developers
in updating, creating, and
releasing AT.

You can request a

copy of the survey
and assistance with
completing the survey
or audio & alternative
formats of the survey
by emailing us at
ability.anyware@
gmail.com.

Physically Challenged Action

Foundation (PCAF) in Ghana,
as featured in The World's
Worst Place to be Disabled?,
needs your support! They
provide a nurturing home to
youth with disabilities, who
were ostracized in their
villages. PCAF teaches these
youth skills necessary to lead
independent, productive lives.
Please click here to support:
http://www.pcaf.com.gh

The Assistive Technology

(AT) Act of 2004
established a total of 56 AT
centers across the nation
under the RESNA
(Rehabilitation
Engineering Society of
North America) Catalyst
Project. The centers, funded
via a Rehabilitation Services
Administration and
U.S. Department of
Education grant, provide
employment services, such
as job traning. To find out
more about these centers,
please visit RESNA Project
website:
http:www.resnaprojects. org/
allcontacts/
statewidecontacts.html

AT in Daily Living & Safety

Digital Literacy
What is digital literacy? How can one get it? When do
we need it? Digital literacy is the ability to understand/
use digital devices and interpret digital content.
Digital literacy is required on a daily basis for tasks
such as communication, work related activities, school
assignments, shopping, travel, recreation. Digital
literacy can fill a communication gap for individuals
with difficulty speaking or articulating words.
Austim Expressed provides specialized training/lessons
to help adolescents to develop their digital literacy/life
skills. They have different modules for understanding
the Internet, safety, daily activities, education, and
professional development.

instructors sensitive to the individual needs of our

students.
On campus, Pathway students attend classes and
participate with UCLA students in the many
social, recreational, and cultural activities of a
major university."
For more information or request a tour, please
contact UCLA Pathway at (310) 794-1235 or
pathway@uclaextension.edu .
Nationwide reports of missing perons with
disabilities calls for greater safety training.
Programs like Project GET SAFE in hospitals,
schools, day treament programs, and residential
facilities helps reduce safety risks and protect the
vulnerable segment of our population. This
includes individuals with disabilities, children, and
seniors. Please visit Project GET SAFE Training
& Resources Center for access to web-based
safety lessons.

UCLA, a Pathway of Study for Students with

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

UCLA Extension offers a variety of courses for adults

with diverse interests. This includes Pathway, a specialized curriculum for students with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. "Pathway at UCLA
Extension is a two-year certificate program for students
with intellectual and other developmental disabilities,
offering a blend of educational, social, and vocational
experiences, taught and supervised by experienced

Common shortage of manpower in hospitals,

residential facilities, and day treatment programs
can lead to insufficient monitoring during moments
that are critical to personal safety. Furthermore,
individuals with disabilities have challenges
reporting abuse, neglect, or danger. Assistive
technology is a safeguard and can be ubiquitous
when humans are not.

Global Impact

Global AccessibilityAwareness Day (GAAD)

The virtual world poses barriers for persons with
disabilities just as the physical world does. The fifth
Global Accessbility Awareness Day (GAAD),
celebrated on May 19, 2016. "The purpose of
GAAD is to get people talking, thinking and
learning about digital (web, software, mobile,
etc.) accessibility and users with different
disabilities."
GAAD co-founders, Joe Devon, a web developer,
and Jennison Asuncion, a web accessbility
specialist, conceptualized and promoted this day as
an opportunity to share technology developments,
training, and online forums for assistive technology.
GAAD in-person activities took place in various
cities worldwide. There was also a virtual event
hosted by Tobii Dynavox for advanced windows
control for eyegaze and PEAT (Partnership on
Employment and Accessible Technology)Talks
regarding success of WWW and W4A
Accessiblity Hackathon.
GAAD's Twitter page, @gbla11yday, included
Retweets of winBeta news, "Microsoft highlights
Office 365 accessibility enhancements for the
visually impaired."

CUR8ABLE: Fashion with Accents of

Assistive Technology (AT)
Did you know that contemporary and accessible
fashion for people using wheelchairs exists?
Stephanie Thomas, accessible fashion sylist and
CUR8ABLE Founder, has filled the void for
refined clothing and accessories for individuals
with physical disabilities (use of wheelchairs,
walkers, crutches, prosthetics).
Stephanie has "followed clothing trends for
people with disabilities for 23 years. "As a
disability fashion stylist, her goal is to create
beautiful, powerful images that challenge and
ultimately change negative perceptions of
people with disabilities." Ms. Thomas actively
seeks fashion options that offer "style, comfort,
and confidence" to persons with disabilities.
To find out more about stress-free shirts and
adaptive stretch denim jeans,accessible
accessories, visit Stephanie's website,
CUR8ABLE. She provides individuals with
disabilities more autonomy, choice, and selfexpression in dressing themselves.

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Noteworthy Books &

Performances

Upcoming Ability Anyware Events

Books
I'll Hold Your Hand So You Won't Fall: A Child's
Guide to Parkinson's Disease by Rasheda Ali

WHAT'S YOUR ABILITY?

RECRUITING DISABILITY ADVOCACY
DELEGATES FOR MISSION POSSIBLE
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 17, 2016

Live Theatre
Spring Awakening on Broadway! by Deaf West
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Film
Beyond the Ropes Directed by Nathan Israileff

Music Videos
True Colors Sign Language interpretation by the
Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf & Hearing Children,
British Paraorchestra, and Team GB Paralympians

Ability Anyware Seeks Disability Advocacy

Delegates for Virtual Conference
What's your ability? Ability Anyware is seeking
delegates with disabilities to participate in our Mission
Possible Conference on October 17, 2016. The
conference will be launched online to make it more
accessible for individuals with physical disabilities. The
last day to apply is August 15, 2016.

Please contact ability.anyware@gmail.com to apply or get

more information about this event. More details about the
virtual conference will also be posted on our Twitter page
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