In West Texas today, Blue Origin launching its ninth flight of the year. >> But for the first time, carrying a crew member to space unlike any before her. >> We are in space.>> Oh my god. >> Oh my god. 33-year-old Misha Bent House, an engineer from Germany, becoming the first wheelchair user in space, floating inside the capsule and looking down on Earth, >> emerging triumphantly after a 10-minute flight.How are you feeling right now. >> I feel pretty excited. Still feels like I dreamed it.Ventouse, who bec ...

All right. How many people in the audience are left-handed. All right.Okay, I see you. Just a few people. All right.How many times have you had to think about where to sit at a restaurant so that you didn't bump elbows with the person sitting next to you. Let me see if I uh sit here. No.All right. It's not working. There it is.Okay, there we go. All right. Okay.So, oops. Still not working. All right.We'll leave it there. All right. So, those of you who have to think about where to sit there are lefty people ...

[music] I would like you to close your eyes, please. Just for a few seconds, imagine you're not able to see. You're trying to read a book, but the pages are blank.You're trying to check your phone, but the screen is just smooth pane of glass. You're trying to navigate a new city, but all the street signs and the landmark are invisible. Now please open your eyes before you fall asleep.For you that was an exercise for me. This has been my reality for so long. It's a life that is lived on the edge of design. I ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that diplomats would have to use Times New Roman font, reversing a Biden administration directive to use Calibbri. Now, the Biden administration had made the initial switch to Calibbri for accessibility reasons because it's a sand serif font, which basically means it doesn't have those extra wings and edges on letters. But Rubio announced the move back to Times New Roman in a memo titled Return to Tradition. He wrote, quote, "Switching to Calibri achieved nothing exc ...

I have a vision and I would see it become a reality. For true innovation to begin, it starts with empathy and inclusion. Not just for disabled but also for all of us. In hunt it unlocks the potential within human. How many of us here know of a person with disability? Almost all of us in this room. Have you ever wondered how challenging the life of a person living with a disability is? More than a decade ago, I was working with a person. Let's for this talk call him Ed. L was incredibly smart. He had a rare ...

[applause] I want to tell you about my first adult job interview. I was nervous. I went down a rabbit hole scrolling Instagram and Tik Tok for hours and hours looking for tips to perform well.I went in, said hello, sat down super still with a big smile. The interview went great. It was like an easy conversation.And I got the job on the spot. [applause] I was so happy and excited. The interviewer offered to give me feedback.I said, "Oh, yes, please." With a big smile. How bad could it be. I just got the job, ...

The addition of the leading accessibility technology for communication design expands Quadient’s capabilities for accessible, compliant, and inclusive customer communications  Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire CDP Communications, a long-standing Quadient partner and one of the most innovative companies in document accessibility and automation. This acquisition reinforces Qu ...

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Core Values - Microsoft emphasizes the importance of individual talents, passions, and perspectives in shaping the world [1] - Microsoft innovates with empathy, building systems that connect and empower users [2] - Accessibility is at the core of Microsoft's operations, defining every move to shape the future [2] Inclusion and Diversity - Microsoft recognizes the value of lived experiences in expanding possibilities and driving inclusive design [1] - Microsoft acknowledges that challenges deepen understanding and fuel the drive to create solutions for everyone [1]

Health & Well-being Benefits of Dance - Dance provides holistic benefits for well-being, improving mood, increasing heart rate, and connecting individuals [1][2] - Studies show dance can improve mental health in teenagers, reduce frailty in older adults, and decrease social isolation in young people [2] - Dance is being integrated into community and preventative healthcare through social prescribing [3] Accessibility Barriers - Many individuals face barriers to accessing dance, including physical limitations, financial constraints, and perceived lack of ability [4] - Existing dance classes may not be accessible to individuals with disabilities, forcing them to choose between enjoyment and accessibility [6] - Lack of funding is a significant barrier to arts for health activities [8] Solutions for Increased Accessibility - Dance teachers can communicate inclusively, deliver flexibly, and connect personally to make classes more accessible [14][15][16] - Healthcare leaders should prioritize funding for preventative health interventions like dance [17][18] - A simpler, more inclusive funding model is needed to support community dance organizations [19][20] Call to Action - Individuals are encouraged to incorporate dance into their lives to experience its well-being benefits [21][22] - Prioritizing accessibility allows more people to experience the benefits of collective movements [23][24]