Groups related to Communication -- In-person
News releases
EEOC Sues Employer for Disability Discrimination
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
EEOC v. Smith’s Detection Inc., Case No. 1:24-cv-2510 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division. The agency filed against Smith’s Detection, Inc., a leading manufacturer of threat detection equipment, for demoting a disabled employee to avoid providing her with personal protective equipment (PPE). The employee, who suffered from complete hearing loss in her left…
Webpages/Websites
#DidYouKnow: The World Hearing Forum at the World Health Organization Promotes Hearing Care Worldwide
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The World Hearing Forum at the World Health Organization is a global network of stakeholders promoting ear and hearing care worldwide. Members of this advocacy network are committed to facilitate the implementation of World Health Assembly resolution WHA70.13 on “Prevention of deafness and hearing loss” and support the Member States in this regard. Over 430 million people require rehabilitation to…
Webpages/Websites
#DidYouKnow: The World Hearing Forum at the World Health Organization Promotes Hearing Care Worldwide
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The World Hearing Forum at the World Health Organization is a global network of stakeholders promoting ear and hearing care worldwide. Members of this advocacy network are committed to facilitate the implementation of World Health Assembly resolution WHA70.13 on “Prevention of deafness and hearing loss” and support the Member States in this regard. Over 430 million people require rehabilitation to…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: ADA.Gov Posts Guidance on Effective Communication Requirements
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The U.S. Department of Justice publication, ADA Requirements: Effective Communication is designed to help title II ((State and local governments) and title III entities ((businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public) understand how ADA rules for effective communication apply to them. These entities must provide auxiliary aids and services when needed to communicate effectively with…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: ADA.Gov Posts Guidance on Effective Communication Requirements
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The U.S. Department of Justice publication, ADA Requirements: Effective Communication is designed to help title II ((State and local governments) and title III entities ((businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public) understand how ADA rules for effective communication apply to them. These entities must provide auxiliary aids and services when needed to communicate effectively with…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: EEOC and Job Accommodation Network Provide Information on Tech Accommodations in the Workplace
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Technology continues to evolve at the speed of human ingenuity, which means that the broad antidiscrimination mandates of the ADA must continually be applied to new situations. Fortunately, technology offers many innovative tools to make life more accessible and eliminate barriers to equal opportunity. Some of these technological tools are described in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: EEOC and Job Accommodation Network Provide Information on Tech Accommodations in the Workplace
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Technology continues to evolve at the speed of human ingenuity, which means that the broad antidiscrimination mandates of the ADA must continually be applied to new situations. Fortunately, technology offers many innovative tools to make life more accessible and eliminate barriers to equal opportunity. Some of these technological tools are described in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: EEOC and Job Accommodation Network Provide Information on Tech Accommodations in the Workplace
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Technology continues to evolve at the speed of human ingenuity, which means that the broad antidiscrimination mandates of the ADA must continually be applied to new situations. Fortunately, technology offers many innovative tools to make life more accessible and eliminate barriers to equal opportunity. Some of these technological tools are described in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's…
Discussion
IP CTS: Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) is used by persons with hearing loss who can speak and have some residual hearing. Like CTS, it allows the user to simultaneously listen to the other party and read the captions of what the other party in a telephone conversation is saying. IP CTS uses the Internet – rather than the telephone network – to provide the link and captions between…
Event
ALDAcon2024
ALDAcon is the annual convention of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). It is held in various cities around the country. ALDAcon provides an opportunity to learn about issues late-deafened individuals face, and the strategies that they have developed to overcome everyday challenges. ALDAcon provides a stress-free environment where all workshops, luncheons, and special events are made…
