Empowering People with Disabilities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities is double that of the rate for those without them. Tech is helping to pave the way for more people with unique needs to enter the labor force by developing technologies that allow them to learn in their own way and play to their strengths in the workplace. See some great examples of how tech is empowering people with disabilities below.
What we're reading
Google Unveils New Accessibility Initiatives | Disability Scoop
Getting to Equal: The Disability Inclusion Advantage | Accenture
Break the Sound Barrier with Digital Video Captioning | Verizon Media
Amazon Finds an Alternative Workforce Through Northwest Center, a Seattle Nonprofit Helping People with Disabilities | The Seattle Times
What we're watching
Superheroes, Puppies, Hippos – and AI – Are Helping Children with Disabilities Bridge Language Gaps | Microsoft Accessibility
What policymakers are saying
Giving People With Down Syndrome a Fair Chance at Employment | Blog post co-authored by Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) | The Mighty
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education
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