Employment

A black woman entrepreneur is seated confidently in a modern wheelchair. She wears a tailored grey business suit with an orange-striped blouse. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo, and she sports a watch on her wrist. She is smiling at the camera with a look of determination. In the background, there is an office environment with a desk, a laptop, various stationery items, and a large window showing a cityscape.

December 28, 2023 0

Empowering Change: Unveiling the Untapped Potential of Disability Innovation and Inclusive Design

Discover the transformative power of disability innovation and the untapped market potential in this crucial sector with the Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative. [...]

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October 8, 2023 0

National Industries for the Blind National Conference Features World Renowned Blind Painter John Bramblitt

National Industries for the Blind will hold its national conference at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City [...]

Gov. Maura Healey (center left), Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll (center right), Secretary of Technology Services and Security Jason Snyder (center rear) and representatives of the disability community gather on the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to sign Executive Order No. 614, creating the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board to strengthen and advance digital accessibility and equity within the state, at the Statehouse on July 26, 2023.

July 26, 2023 0

Massachusetts Creates Chief IT Accessibility Officer Position to Enhance Digital Access for All Citizens

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently announced the establishment of a new position called the chief [...]

An elderly woman possibly from Pakistan seen looking at a poster and smiling.

May 23, 2022 0

Almost One Billion Children And Adults With Disabilities And Older Persons In Need Of Assistive Technology Denied Access, According To New Report

A new report published last week by WHO and UNICEF reveals that more than 2.5 billion people need one or [...]

January 11, 2019 0

Microsoft Ninja Camp Introduces Students With Disabilities To Technology & Careers

“Everything in this whole building makes me feel like I have traveled to the future.” Ninja [...]

A photo displayed on a computer of a man wearing bone conducting headsets, and holding a phone in his right hand and a cane in his left. To the right is the context menu (right click menu) from an office product, and the option "edit alt text" is highlighted"

February 6, 2018 0

Microsoft Just Released A List Of All Accessible Features In Windows 10 & Office 365

Have you wondered if there is a list that will show you all the features of Microsoft Windows 10, and Office [...]

Luv Michael employees seen in the kitchen making granola. They are all looking at the camera and smiling. There are 9 people in the photo - 4 on each side of the counter.

November 16, 2017 0

Luv Michael Provides Employment To Adults With Autism

Luv Michael is a not for profit based in Long Island City, NY that makes and sells granola to retail outlets. [...]

June 2, 2017 2

Microsoft’s Training Video Is A Great Introductory Guide To Disability & Accessibility

When it comes to disability etiquette, there is a long list of dos and don’ts that we all need to be [...]

January 11, 2017 0

You Could Be Impacted by 2017 Medicare Changes

Regardless of whether you are a current Medicare recipient or your eligibility is fast approaching, you [...]

photo of chris schlechty, a microsoft employee in his wheelchair.

January 2, 2017 2

Microsoft’s Inclusive Culture Provides Many Opportunities To People With Disabilities

We learned a few months ago about Microsoft’s hiring program for candidates on the Autism spectrum but [...]