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Paraplegic engineer becomes first wheelchair user to float in space
NBC News· 2025-12-21 00:51
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 ...
See Different:How Seeing People Unlocks Everyone’s Potential | Shana Pyatt-Buckner | TEDxJersey City
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 17:24
核心观点 - 世界通常以最主要的视角来设计,教育工作者需要意识到这一点 [5] - “一刀切”的策略并不能教会任何人如何成功,反而会让一些人认为自己天生不足 [12][13] - 重要的是承认差异,理解独特的视角,并照顾社区内每个人的需求 [11] 行动建议 - 提倡“问,不要假设”,鼓励通过询问来了解他人的需求,而不是基于多数人的视角进行决策 [14] - 建议设计具有灵活性的环境,提供多种参与、学习和成功的途径,确保不落下任何人 [15][16] - 强调将转变常态化,使改变成为社区、学校和工作文化的一部分,避免个体感到例外或负担 [17][18] 目标与愿景 - 旨在建立包容性的教室和工作场所,创造更丰富、更强大、更具创新性和人性化的社区空间 [20] - 鼓励每个人主动询问他人“什么能让事情变得更容易”,并提供帮助,以此来改变现状 [21] - 强调每个个体的重要性,如同马赛克中的每一块瓷砖,共同构建一个反映所有人的设计 [19]
The Unexpected Edge: How Accessible Design Builds a Better World | Yahye Siyad | TEDxDilmun
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 16:14
[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 ...
Rubio reverses directive on use of Calibri font
NBC News· 2025-12-11 15:38
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 ...
A Vision Without Sight | Harish Beeram | TEDxWilmingtonSalon
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-09 17:24
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 ...
Creating space for neurodivergent people by default | Shirin Yazdian | TEDxNHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-08 16:29
Neurodiversity in Healthcare - The healthcare industry needs to shift its language, acceptance, and culture to empower neurodivergent clinicians [13] - The industry should create inclusive environments where neurodivergent individuals feel they belong [4][14] - The industry needs to move beyond the stigma and belief that conditions like autism or ADHD make individuals unfit to care for others [4][5] Accessibility and Inclusion - The industry should proactively create accessible environments without waiting for disclosure of disabilities [11] - Supervisors, managers, and colleagues should ask what people need to thrive and build teams that work for everyone by default [12] - When individuals disclose neurodiversity, their words should be accepted without judgment or disbelief [13] Interview and Workplace Practices - When inviting someone to an interview, the industry should provide clear expectations and ask about necessary adjustments [12] - The industry should avoid telling neurodivergent individuals that they don't "look" autistic or dyspraxic, as it invalidates their experience [13] - The industry should aim to create a system where neurodivergent healthcare professionals can show up fully, openly, and without shame [14]
Quadient Enters Agreement to Acquire CDP Communications, Bolstering Number 1 Market Share Position for its Digital Platform
Globenewswire· 2025-12-03 07:00
Core Insights - Quadient has announced the acquisition of CDP Communications, enhancing its capabilities in accessible and compliant customer communications [1][4] - The acquisition aligns with Quadient's strategic objectives for 2030, emphasizing inclusion and accessibility [1][5] Group 1: Acquisition Details - CDP Communications is recognized for its innovative solutions in document accessibility and automation, which will now be integrated into Quadient's offerings [1][3] - The acquisition is expected to close in the coming days, with CDP's teams joining Quadient's Canadian operations for a smooth integration [6] Group 2: Market Context - New compliance regulations in Europe and North America are driving the need for businesses to ensure that all digital content, including customer-facing documents, meets accessibility standards [2] - The emphasis on customer experience necessitates the adoption of solutions like those provided by CDP Communications [2] Group 3: Technological Advancements - CDP's technology will enhance Quadient's Digital automation portfolio, accelerating innovation and improving compliance features [4] - The integration will simplify the conversion of documents into accessible formats and automate validation against global accessibility standards [4] Group 4: Strategic Implications - The acquisition reinforces Quadient's commitment to digital innovation and positions the company to better serve existing customers while attracting new ones [5] - Quadient's Customer Communications Management (CCM) platform will be strengthened, recognized as a leading solution in the market [5]
Accessibility | I’m Not Remarkable | Apple
Apple· 2025-12-02 14:05
Speak Screen: Dear student, congratulations. You have been accepted into -- [GASP] [EXCITED YELLING] [SCREAMING] - I got into college. ♪ Lively pop rock ♪ ♪ One.Two. ♪ ♪ One. Two.Three. Four. ♪ VoiceOver: Starting route to lecture hall.♪ I'm not remarkable I'm just finding my way ♪ Turn left. ♪ It's not a walk in the park But baby I got the grades ♪ ♪ Don't wanna be admired ♪ ♪ I'm not your inspiration ♪ ♪ If you wanna be inspired ♪ ♪ There's a library down the hall ♪ [WHISTLE BLOWING] ♪ Have you noticed ad ...
Disability community awareness: Microsoft employees break barriers & build belonging in tech
Microsoft· 2025-12-01 14:59
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]
Accessible dance for accessible wellbeing | Alice Gregory | TEDxNHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-04 16:39
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]