The Americans with Disabilities Act at 29
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 29 today. As we look back at the progress made and ahead to the work that remains, TechNet President & CEO Linda Moore authored a blog post reflecting on the promise tech holds to help people of all abilities and strengths better interact with the world around them. Find that piece and other examples of tech empowering people with disabilities below.
Also see how an emerging company is helping people manage their chronic diseases and live fuller lives, Google's efforts to help veterans start their own businesses, and an innovative "tattoo" that can help monitor your health.
What we're saying
The ADA 29 Years Later: Technology's Growing Role in Supporting Individuals with Disabilites | Blog by Linda Moore, TechNet President & CEO | TECHtalk Blog
What we're reading
Congratulations Livongo -- Improving the Lives of People with Chronic Diseases | Kleiner Perkins
iPhone Accessibility | Apple
How We Help the Veteran Community Succeed in Startups | Google
General Motors Recognized by JUST Capital for Supporting Healthy Communities and Families | General Motors
Partnering for Progress to Bridge the Opportunity Divide | Comcast
Bias in the Machine: How AI Fails Us and How We Can Fix It | HP
What we're watching
Code Jumper Aims to Jumpstart Computer Science Interest for Kids Who Are Blind | Microsoft
TechNet in the news
Tech Industry Warns Congress Against Gig Worker Labor Standard | POLITICO Pro
Public Cloud | Washington Post Technology 202
Samantha Kersul Joins TechNet as Northwest Executive Director | POLITICO Morning Tech
What policymakers are saying
Before you start your weekend
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