Good morning everyone. I can hear a better louder good morning maybe. I mean it's already 11.Good morning everyone. >> Hi. It's uh really wonderful to be here at this TEDex platform.uh and uh I will also speak on empathy and I thought the best way to talk about empathy is really through my life journey and the empathy that I have faced at times and that I have not faced at times and how it has influenced me and how through empathy from all of you you all can make this country a more equitable country not ju ...

Diversity & Inclusion (DEIB) Initiatives - The organization emphasizes that diversity is a strength, fostering synergy and resonance through differences [1] - The organization shifted from formal to non-formal, flexible education through open schooling and distance learning [11][12] - The organization adapted teaching methods to suit individual learning styles, incorporating music, dance, and theater [14] - The organization built ramps, railings, and accessible toilets, benefiting not only students with disabilities but also the broader community [16][17] - The organization redefined success by supporting a student with Duchene's muscular dystrophy to achieve academic excellence and become head boy [18][19][20][22] - The organization embraced diversity in all aspects, including language, region, ability, gender, and socioeconomic background [26] Community & Culture - The organization instilled a sense of belonging, with students and teachers redefining triumph through inclusion [27] - The organization created a community where everyone is a success, emphasizing individual success contributing to a collective achievement [43][44] - The organization fostered empathy, experienced and shared among students, becoming a culture [25] - The organization changed its vision to focus on strengths-based inclusion, teamwork, and bringing the marginalized to the mainstream [35][36]

AI and Leadership - AI will change the way we work, demanding technically literate but deeply human leadership [2] - AI lacks consciousness and human emotion, making human interaction irreplaceable [3] - Inclusive leadership is a business-critical skill in the AI era [4] Inclusivity and Bias in AI - Products designed with a single perspective risk bias and exclusion at scale, impacting AI development [6] - A 2023 Stanford report indicated AI is predominantly built by males in limited geographical hubs [7] - The World Economic Forum's 2023 report showed that only 22% of AI professionals were women [7] - Biased AI decisions can damage people, trust, and brand reputation [9] - Inclusive leadership involves considering those not typically included, building solutions for non-average users [10] Practical Implementation of Inclusivity - When building or scaling a business, it is important to consider the needs of people with different nationalities and neurodiversity [12] - Smart businesses build for the future by considering inclusivity in design, such as office spaces [17] - Businesses that prioritize inclusivity are likely to be more profitable [18] - Leaders should question technology, invest in tools that augment human interaction, and consider who is excluded [21]

Merhaba ya. Şu ışıkları biraz kısabilir misiniz. gözümü alıyor da neyse ben alışkınım aslında.Ben bu ışıltının içine doğdum. Küçükken annem hep anlatıyor. Bebek arabasıyla sokağa çıktığımızda her duraksadığımız noktada insanlar arabanın etrafına toplanıp bir sürü soru sorarlarmış.Yani daha 2 yaşındayken bile saçımın, kaşımın rengi soruluyordu. Bayağı popülerdim aslında. Tabii ta ki okul başlayana dek.Okul başlayınca fark ettim ki ben popüler değil farklıydım. farklı, kötü bir şey gibi. Hatta o kadar farklıy ...

[Music] [Music] Legal systems are founded by the principles of equity and justice. Meticulously crafted by the sharpest minds to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and ideally leaves in a better position than where they began. They are grounded by the belief that no one is above the law, that we are all equal and should be treated as such.Often when immigrants move move to an um new country, they don't speak the language fluently, but they believe in this promise of fairness. But for so many, this promi ...

Accessibility & Inclusion - The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing disability, highlighting that a significant portion of the population (27% of Canadians over 15, or 8 million people) lives with a disability [18] - The speech advocates for prioritizing accessibility in everyday life to enable people with disabilities to fully participate in society [21] - The speaker challenges the audience to consider the accessibility of their surroundings and actions for individuals with disabilities [22] Personal Experience & Advocacy - The speaker shares personal anecdotes about navigating life with short arms, including challenges with dressing, societal expectations, and discrimination [1][4][7][8][17] - The speaker discusses the emotional impact of disability, including feelings of frustration, sadness, and the need for self-acceptance [5][11][13][17] - The speaker aims to change perceptions of disability and inspire action towards a more inclusive world [23][24] Societal Impact & Awareness - The speech highlights the commonality of disability, noting that many people will be personally affected by disability at some point in their lives [14][15] - The speaker points out the societal tendency to have low expectations of people with disabilities while simultaneously expecting them to keep up with able-bodied individuals [16][17] - The speech encourages empathy and understanding towards individuals with both visible and invisible disabilities, urging the audience to recognize their shared desires and aspirations [19][20]

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Inclusion in Space Exploration - The space industry has historically selected astronauts primarily from fighter pilots, scientists, and sportsmen [1] - Analog missions on Earth simulate space conditions to train astronauts for scenarios like isolation, delayed communication, and lack of immediate medical support [3][4] - Including individuals with disabilities in analog missions strengthens crew dynamics and preparedness for unforeseen circumstances [8][9] - Inclusion is not merely a matter of capacity or charity, but a necessity for realistic space exploration training [10] Health and Accessibility - Common medical issues encountered by astronauts in space include bone loss, muscle atrophy, and vision impairments [6] - Lunaris research station, an analog space habitat, was created to be accessible for people with disabilities to study the impact of diverse abilities on space mission operations [7] - The participation of a wheelchair user in a simulated moon habitat demonstrates that space is for everyone [2] Future of Space Exploration - Opening space exploration to individuals with diverse abilities, minds, and talents makes space exploration more inclusive and better prepared for real-world challenges [9] - The industry should aim for a future where space exploration includes everyone, regardless of physical appearance, focusing on the persistence of mind and spirit and team trust [11][10]

Accessibility Innovations - Google is releasing SignGemma, an open model for sign language understanding, focusing on American Sign Language (ASL) and English, with plans to translate other sign languages into spoken language text [1][2] - Android expands Gemini integration into TalkBack screen reader, providing AI-generated descriptions for images and the entire screen, enabling conversational questions and responses [4] - Expressive Captions on Android now capture the intensity and nuance of speech, including emphasis and sounds like whispering or yawning [5][6] - Pixel's Magnifier app introduces live search, highlighting matches on the screen and vibrating when something is found, aiding blind and low vision users [6][7] - Project Astra Visual interpreter, in collaboration with Aira, is being tested to provide real-time descriptions of surroundings for blind and low-vision users, supervised by live Aira agents [8][9][10] Chrome and Chromebook Updates - Chrome now supports Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for scanned PDFs, allowing screen readers to interact with them [11][12] - Chromebooks now offer the ability to turn off the touchpad and flash the screen for new notifications [12] - New Chromebook features cater to users with limited dexterity and/or tremors, including Bounce Keys, Slow Keys, and Mouse Keys [13] Workspace Enhancements - Workspace allows users to embed interactive Google Calendars into websites, with screen-reader compatibility, improved spacing, and responsive layout [14]

Accessibility Innovations - Google is releasing SignGemma, an open model for sign language understanding, initially focusing on American Sign Language (ASL) and English, with the potential for community-driven adaptation to other sign languages [1][2] - Android's TalkBack screen reader now integrates Gemini to provide AI-generated descriptions of the entire screen, enabling conversational follow-up questions [4] - Expressive Captions on Android now capture the intensity and nuance of speech, including drawn-out sounds and subtle vocalizations like whispering and yawning [5][6] - The Pixel's Magnifier app introduces live search, allowing blind and low-vision users to type what they're looking for and receive real-time highlights and vibrations when matches are found [6][7] - Project Astra Visual Interpreter, in collaboration with Aira, is being tested to provide real-time descriptions of surroundings for blind and low-vision users, supervised by live Aira agents [8][9][10] Chrome and Chromebook Updates - Chrome now supports Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for scanned PDFs, enabling screen readers to interact with the text [11][12] - Chromebooks now offer the ability to turn off the touchpad, flash notifications for new alerts, and features like Bounce Keys, Slow Keys, and Mouse Keys to assist users with limited dexterity and/or tremors [12][13] Workspace Enhancements - Google Workspace allows users to embed interactive, screen-reader compatible Google Calendars into websites, featuring improved spacing, responsive layouts, and keyboard shortcut navigation [14]