New add-in for @Office365 lets you add accessibility comments and place a reminder slide at the start of @powerpoint presentations. Accessibility is about culture change in so many organisations. This makes the signposting and visibility a bit easier. Link in thread /1
It’s #PurpleLightUpDay & International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2021. To mark the day @Channel4 Chief Executive @mahonalex had a fantastic chat with the co-chairs of 4Purple, Channel 4's disability employee rep group. You can watch it here https://t.co/fDmi4BbEwv
Moving in to shared accommodation this #September? For those living alongside someone who is #blind, partially sighted or #deafblind, check out our top tips for what you can do to lend a hand and help everyone settle in: https://t.co/L9a4BbPfsI #UniInSight
@Dyson@mookjo01 I have exactly the same problem! No response to emails today and I’m told on the phone that I can’t just ask to speak to a manager! Frankly I’m disgusted with this customer unfriendly approach.
@AskDyson is it really the case that I can’t speak to a manager to help resolve an order processing issue which needs attention today?! I’ve wasted over an hour on phone calls this morning. Need to speak to someone who can help before I decide to never buy from @Dyson again!
The next AI for Accessibility application round is open until December 15, we are looking for innovations in AI to make transportation safer and more accessible to people with disabilities.
Learn more and apply: https://t.co/S8wsBSTpRY #AI#AIforAccessibility
Now more than ever, we need some 'Higher Love'. Our huge thanks to Emma Lawrence and Band 26 for creating and sharing this beautiful rendition of the 80s classic: https://t.co/4wHyhATC6f Sing along, dance, like, retweet and share the love!
For people who are deaf/HoH and who lip read, as we move to face coverings by default in the UK, please share the option to transcribe speech to text instantly. I use @mstranslator - others work too. #COVID19#accessibility Alt: video demo Translator
@MyPurpleSpace Have they produced a version with #AudioDescription? With only a soundtrack and captions this film isn’t accessible to anyone with low or no vision! I’m sure the irony in this context won’t be lost on you!
Today, #Bristol singer Emma Lawrence and 25 friends have released a charity music video to support #TeamTed. It's a version of 'Higher Love' - watch it on our website and follow the link to donate on the #Band26@JustGiving page: https://t.co/4wHyhATC6f #SingAlong#HigherLove
We signed up a fabulous 24 new library members last month, including adults, children, teenagers and teachers. Welcome everyone! We hope you enjoy delving into our world of Touch to See books - there's lots to explore! #NewMonth#Welcome#accessibility#Inclusion
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Thank you @BBCSouthNews for showing the story of Monty, 4 years old and blind, and enjoying reading our #accessible books at home with his family. Please donate to our urgent appeal to help end the isolation of blind children in the UK https://t.co/vgiIlwW9jX thank you.