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Knowbility Mar 20, 2023

Many students find it challenging to focus as they read and write… and learning disabilities make it far more difficult. Mark your calendar for our next #ToolkitTuesdays, where we take you on a tour of tools available to all students that can help them become more successful learners.

Discover the tools that work for you (or a student you know)! Register for our March 28th session: https://events.humanitix.com/toolkit-tuesdays-focus-pocus-assistive-tools-built-into-windows-word-mac-and-ios-that-help-with-the-learning-difficulty-we-all-share

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Toolkit Tuesdays: Focus Pocus: Assistive Tools Built into Windows, Word, Mac and IOS that Help with the Learning Difficulty We All Share , Hosted online, Tue Mar 28th 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT | Humanitix

Today students are finding it increasingly difficult to focus as they read and write and documented learning disabilities make it far more difficult. In fact, few if any of us can totally ignore the constant barrage of things on our devices that drag our attention away from our work. Jay McKay and Neill Hadder will take you on a tour of tools available to all students that can help them be more successful learners:Microsoft Immersive ReaderFocus modes on Windows, Mac, and IOSWindows Contrast Mode and Mac Dark ModeMicrosoft Word’s specialized focus and reading modesText-to-speechExtensions for Google Chrome About Toolkit Tuesday's Each Tuesday new topics are presented to support staff, kids and parents to ensure that students with disabilities have equal opportunity to access learning materials in the classroom and at home.

Knowbility Mar 13, 2023

Creating a more #inclusive digital world doesn’t happen overnight. If you’re not sure what your next step is, that’s where we come in! Tell us about the obstacles your organization is facing, and we’ll share our top recommendations for your next step: https://knowbility.org/services/project-inquiry

Project Inquiry for Accessibility Services — Knowbility

For decades, our team has helped hundreds of companies meet their digital accessibility goals. Please contact us today to learn how we can help you. We look forward to working together.

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Knowbility Mar 10, 2023

For those attending South by Southwest this year, join Knowbility’s very own Director of Community Programs, Jessica “Jay” McKay, at the #SXSW Planning Inclusive Events session on March 14th at 10 am CT. Sign up in advance: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/events/PP124617

Planning Inclusive Events

SXSW 2023 Schedule | Virtual or hybrid events are a great way to include people from all over the world, without the limitations of travel or distance. But how can we make sure that these events are accessible to people with disabilities? Do you have the knowledge you need to make sure that accessibility is part of the plan? Event planners, community organizers, and hosts of virtual activities will learn what it means for a digital or virtual space to be accessible, plus some key considerations for how to ensu...

SXSW 2023 Schedule

Knowbility Mar 3, 2023

Technology plays a huge role during crises. We’ve seen this recently with the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. Learn more about the work of international nonprofits responding to disasters (in an #accessible way): https://www.hi-us.org/news-middle-east-violent-earthquakes-kill-thousands-turkey-syria

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Middle East | Violent earthquakes kill thousands in Turkey, Syria

Two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on the night of Feb. 6. With more than 330 staff already present in the region, Humanity & Inclusion launches an intervention to help the survivors.

Knowbility Feb 23, 2023

Feeling like the accessibility goals you set for 2023 are ambitious? Remember that accessibility is a journey, not a destination! We’ve worked with hundreds of individuals who felt overwhelmed by the task of making their digital content more accessible. We’re here to support you.

Tell us about your goals or obstacles, and we will recommend an option that best suits your needs. Let’s work together: https://knowbility.org/services/project-inquiry

Project Inquiry for Accessibility Services — Knowbility

For decades, our team has helped hundreds of companies meet their digital accessibility goals. Please contact us today to learn how we can help you. We look forward to working together.

Knowbility