SignNexus

Providers of professional communication services that recognize and accommodate the diverse language needs and personal identities of people who are Deaf / HoH

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

Upcoming FREE #ASL event @drawingcenter online participatory drawing workshop in American Sign Language this Saturday, April 24 at 1pm EDT [Register: https://t.co/fKCSGxkuw8 ]

[CSD @ThisIsCSD]

Looking for a remote job that keeps you plugged into the deaf community? Check these out!

https://t.co/C6QlcU1kzA
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#HireDeaf #DeafJobs #JobsOfTheWeek ⁠#WednesdayJobs⁠

[Jenny Lay-Flurrie @jennylayfluffy]

New inclusive #accessibility features coming to Microsoft Teams! Top ten:
1. Dynamic View, ASL interpreter visible, in frame while presenting.
2. PowerPoint Live in Teams - Go through shared content your way, your pace, using your assistive technology.

https://t.co/QAXqySxFPP

[Sophie Bushwick @sophiebushwick]

How the COVID "Zoom boom" is reshaping American Sign Language https://t.co/eUM0XFKKRS by @sarahbea89 via @sciam, with examples signed by @MichaelSkyer

[nad1880 @NAD1880]

Great news to celebrate during #DeafHistoryMonth!

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

5 Things to Look for When Hiring Sign Language Interpreters https://t.co/NFQQTHcJTd via @Lydia_Callis "Poor interpreting services continue to deny #Deaf individuals the ability to participate in conversations that impact their lives."

[Haben Girma👩🏿‍🦯 @HabenGirma]

Parents of kids with disabilities should connect with disabled adults for valuable advice. @RootedInRights https://t.co/KSupgR8RIc

[AAPD @AAPD]

Show your support of disability rights and inclusion for all Americans with disabilities at the AAPD Gala on March 12th in Washington, DC! Visit https://t.co/tP0DNyZwQi for tickets! #AAPDGala

[Alice Wong 王美華 @SFdirewolf]

2017 @rootedinrights interview w/ @DisabilityCubed on political participation:

"Until we are seated at the table, our power and influence is limited. Our community is a force, and we need to also be a force in elected bodies."

https://t.co/U8Ox3AXYsm

#CripTheVote

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

There is a record number of disabled #entrepreneurs in the UK. This isn't progress – it's out of necessity https://t.co/OOXAf6i79l via @Independent "For too many #disabled people, setting up their own businesses is the only option."

[The Appeal @theappeal]

In the public mind, incarcerated people are often better left in the dark—unseen and unconsidered. That’s especially true when it comes to prisoners with disabilities, who suffer from the routine cruel conditions of America’s prisons. https://t.co/KBFTgipozs

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

Employees prioritize disability over age and gender, new workplace survey unveils – https://t.co/M9esXIPjDA “Simple adaptations, robust induction and ongoing access to mentoring and training programs can provide good pathways for people with disabilities to access the workplace"

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

People with disabilities face a massive employment gap https://t.co/C3bFsryE08 via @FastCompany "While there are more than 20 million people with disabilities between the ages of 18-64 who are theoretically ready to enter the workforce, only 7.5 million have been able to do so."

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

The #trans, #disabled model taking on a $2.4-trillion industry https://t.co/9mUBhKkffQ via @CNNStyle "The fashion industry has only known one type of body, and one type of marketable figure for so long" <3

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

"How can an organization create real actions surrounding efforts to welcome marginalized individuals?" - Creating an Inclusive Workplace https://t.co/NBWOSi7U9n

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

Valentines Day in #ASL from @ASLNook https://t.co/eAdKHKBst7 ~ #Deaf

[Dayle McIntosh Center @DayleMcIntoshOC]

TEXT MESSAGE TO 9-1-1: NOW IN ORANGE COUNTY!

Last week, the #TextTo911 system was launched for all of #OrangeCounty. If you are #Deaf/Hard of Hearing, non-speaking, or in an emergency where you can’t call, you can now send a text message to 9-1-1. #TextTo911OC

[Sheena McFeely @SheenaMcfeely]

May I suggest something else? Hire a diverse pool of #DeafTalent to do future interpretations. Thank you very much.

[Sheena McFeely @SheenaMcfeely]

Wonder comes w! ASL interpretation... Question: Must I use a different device to watch in ASL? If so, that’s not accessibility. Ice age had Sean Berdy & Amber Zion’s ASL interpretation on the same screen. ⁦@Lionsgate⁩ (and it’a NOT the first film) https://t.co/VATMtBfju0

[SignNexus @SignNexus]

Resources for Business Owners with Disabilities https://t.co/ht0nO1PwRG "Starting a business is hard work but for many business owners with #disabilities, the fulfillment they feel makes all the effort worthwhile."