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U.S. Access Board Hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for AI Practitioners
As part of the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series, the Access Board is holding public hearings with members of the disability community, Federal Agency AI leaders, and AI practitioners. This series stems from the Board’s Memorandum of Understanding with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the Center for Democracy &…
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U.S. Access Board Hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Community
As part of the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series, the Access Board is holding public hearings with members of the disability community, Federal Agency AI leaders, and AI practitioners. This series stems from the Board’s Memorandum of Understanding with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the Center for Democracy &…
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U.S. Access Board Hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Community
As part of the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series, the Access Board is holding public hearings with members of the disability community, Federal Agency AI leaders, and AI practitioners. This series stems from the Board’s Memorandum of Understanding with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the Center for Democracy &…
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The LEAD® Conference
As an integral part of the Kennedy Center’s Access/VSA International Network, the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) program advances the full inclusion of people with disabilities in arts and culture. With a focus on expanding the breadth and scope of accessible programming, LEAD provides an opportunity for professionals in the field to develop best practices and resources; engage…
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Public Meeting of the U.S. Access Board
All are welcome to attend the public session of the next meeting of the U.S. Access Board, which will be open to the public. The agenda for the session includes election of officers, brief reports from standing Board committees and the Executive Director, federal agency updates, and a presentation by nine-time Paralympian Candace Cable. Members of the public may attend and listen to the session…
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Free Patient Webinar: Treat Your Hearing Loss with Advanced Technology
Are you or someone you know struggling with hearing loss? Hearing loss treatments have advanced beyond hearing aids to include cochlear implants and robotic assistance. Learn more about these technologies and potential benefits in this upcoming free webinar on July 23 at 1 pm ET. What is a cochlear implant? When hearing loss has progressed where hearing aids are no longer providing a significant…
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CI2024 Vancouver
CI2024 Vancouver is the 17th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies, The American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance's conference fosters dissemination of multi-disciplinary scientific information applicable to audiologists, physicians, speech pathologists, psychologists, scientists, engineers, educators, students, advocates, and others involved in cochlear…
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2024 NAD Conference - Chicago
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Biennial Conference offers a wealth of workshops. Topics include employment-related training, education advocacy, interpreter issues in the workplace, recent improvements in accommodations, emergency preparedness, civil and human rights, changes in telecommunications and technology, empowerment and advocacy, grassroots networking, and more.