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PittWirelessRERC @PittWRERC

The Wireless RERC at the University of Pittsburgh aims to promote mainstream wireless technology accessibility and inclusivity.

Joined May 2022
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ADA National Network@ADANational
24 Jul 2024
“When we design inclusively, we're designing so that everyone is delighted with the same product."- Sam Latif , a blind accessibility leader #WednesdayWisdom #Accessibility #DisabilityPrideMonth
A piece of paper with blue, purple and green watercolor over an app design that is sketched out. Overlaid is the quote, "When we design inclusively, we're designing so that everyone is delighted with the same product." -Sam Latif. The ADANN blue doors logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT A piece of paper with blue, purple and green watercolor over an app design that is sketched out. Overlaid is the quote, "When we design inclusively, we're designing so that everyone is delighted with the same product." -Sam Latif. The ADANN blue doors logo is in the bottom right corner.
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The Arc of the United States@TheArcUS
23 Jul 2024
Kris' dream is for "all disabled people to have access to the self-realization of being a whole person without positive or negative qualifiers." #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth
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PittResearch@PittResearch
25 Jul 2024
Former bronze medalist in the 1988 Paralympic Games, Rory Cooper has been chosen for the United States Olympians and Paralympians Association’s Executive Committee. Learn more about the director of @herlpitt's experience at the Paralympic Games >> shrs.pitt.edu/news/shrs-team…
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National Council on Disability (NCD)@NCDgov
24 Jul 2024
On July 26, 1990, NCD’s Chair Sandra Swift Parrino stood behind President George H.W. Bush as he signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law – a critically important disability civil rights law that NCD first drafted. #ADA34
Photo of President Bush signing ADA with four people around him, NCD seal and National Council on Disability celebrates 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ALT Photo of President Bush signing ADA with four people around him, NCD seal and National Council on Disability celebrates 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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ADA National Network@ADANational
23 Jul 2024
Heads up! The countdown to the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) continues! As part of the anniversary celebration, explore the A to Z: Countdown to ADA Anniversary page. Get started here: adaanniversary.org/countdown… #ADA34 #ThanksToTheADA
A young light-skinned girl with down syndrome smiling into the camera. Multicolored paint covers her hands

ALT A young light-skinned girl with down syndrome smiling into the camera. Multicolored paint covers her hands
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"Market failures prevent almost one billion people from accessing the assistive products they need, including eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, wheelchairs, and digital assistive technology." Check out this first ever report @ clintonhealthaccess.org/repo…

Newly published Assistive Products Market Report reveals nearly one billion without essential...

ATscale and CHAI publish the first-ever Assistive Products Market Report on the inaugural World Day for Assistive Technology

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We need Congress to take action NOW! Take a minute to sign our petition to tell Congress to support the HCBS Relief Act, which will mandate services in Medicaid. lnkd.in/e2Cx_s6e @thearc_us instagram.com/p/C8sCygNqTI0/…

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Today, we congratulate Randy Huzinek who won best staff research project yesterday at the 20th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day sponsored by University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Huge congratulations to Mitch on the official opening of Assist at the UPMC Mercy Hospital Pavillion!! "My goal for Assist is to help patients achieve their goals, socialize with the community, and learn about new ideas and resources." - Mitch Bell, Rehab Innovation Specialist
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The actions we are talking about today really remind us, that unfortunately, it doesn’t happen automatically. That it takes focus and intent and action and when we do that, that’s actually how the work gets done. --Arati Prabhakar, White House Advisor loom.ly/ywq9Pgg
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We continue to feature moms of PATF who have children with disabilities, as part of our efforts to increase awareness of disability representation within our organization. Read the blog by PATF's Wendy Davis: patf.us/patf-marketing-outre… #DisabilityAwareness #Advocacy #Education
Two women take a selfie picture together outside with a banner behind them that reads Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

ALT Two women take a selfie picture together outside with a banner behind them that reads Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

A woman and a man stand together outside. The man is wearing a purple T-shirt and black shorts. The woman is wearing a white hat, dark red hoodie, and blue shorts.

ALT A woman and a man stand together outside. The man is wearing a purple T-shirt and black shorts. The woman is wearing a white hat, dark red hoodie, and blue shorts.
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On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a reminder that Diversity includes people with disability! How can we work to make Pitt more inclusive and accessible for all? #GlobalAccessibility #Pitt #DisabilityIsDiversity #GAAD loom.ly/-N7bddI

Diversity Includes Disability

Students, Staff, and Faculty with disabilities play a key part in m...

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Pitt continues to lead research innovation with the establishment of the SmartTech Implementation Hub for Paralysis Care. Thanks to a $5 million anonymous gift, this program will provide opportunities to improve independence for individuals with paralysis. loom.ly/2yWj7W8

This new hub will leverage smart technology to improve independence for people with paralysis

The innovative program, funded by an anonymous $5 million gift, will build on existing research in Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Medicine.

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Happy #WeeklyResource Wednesday! The resource of the week is: Android Accessibility Communities (user-driven)! #resources #inclusivetech #help #access #wireless #text #android #google #community Want more resources? Visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu
Laptop with window browser displaying Wireless RERC's External Resources page. Reads: Weekly Resource. Android Accessibility Communities (user-driven).

ALT Laptop with window browser displaying Wireless RERC's External Resources page. Reads: Weekly Resource. Android Accessibility Communities (user-driven).

Laptop with text box as browser reads: Access Wireless. www.groups.google.com/g/accessible. A forum where Google customers help each other and can stay up-to-date on Google Accessibility features and products. Want more resources? Visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu

ALT Laptop with text box as browser reads: Access Wireless. www.groups.google.com/g/accessible. A forum where Google customers help each other and can stay up-to-date on Google Accessibility features and products. Want more resources? Visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu
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Happy anniversary to Tech Topics in the News! The Wireless RERC launched our monthly newsletter in June 2022! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed, sent info, and shared our newsletter! Read more at: loom.ly/_BzGiQc #checkout #technews #tech #topics #inthenews
Wireless Tech Logo decorated in birthday hat holding newspaper. Reads: Tech Topics in the News turns one!

ALT Wireless Tech Logo decorated in birthday hat holding newspaper. Reads: Tech Topics in the News turns one!
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As always we're excited to share our #WeeklyResource! The resource of the week is: Apple Accessibility Communities (user-driven)! #resources #inclusive #tech #help #access #wireless #onlinediscussion #apple #community For more visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu
Laptop with window browser displaying Wireless RERC's External Resources page. Reads: Weekly Resource. Apple Accessibility Communities (user-driven).

ALT Laptop with window browser displaying Wireless RERC's External Resources page. Reads: Weekly Resource. Apple Accessibility Communities (user-driven).

Laptop with text box as browser reads: Access Wireless. www.discussions.apple.com. An online discussion board where anyone can ask and answer questions, share-tips, and learn about accessibility settings on Apple devices. Want more resources? Visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu

ALT Laptop with text box as browser reads: Access Wireless. www.discussions.apple.com. An online discussion board where anyone can ask and answer questions, share-tips, and learn about accessibility settings on Apple devices. Want more resources? Visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu
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Happy Independence Day from the Wireless RERC! 🇺🇲 #Happy #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay
Patriotic banners with stars and fireworks. Reads: HappyFourth of July

ALT Patriotic banners with stars and fireworks. Reads: HappyFourth of July
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Have you signed up for our emailing list yet? We can't wait to share our next newsletter with you! Sign up today at: loom.ly/V6Ua-bE #Tech #News #Sign #Up #Today
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It's our last #WeeklyResource Wednesday in June! The weekly resource closing out the month of June is: GPII DeveloperSpace! For all resources, visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu #resource #awareness #inclusive #communication #tech
Laptop with window browser displaying Wireless RERC's External Resources page. Reads: Weekly Resource. GPII DeveloperSpace

ALT Laptop with window browser displaying Wireless RERC's External Resources page. Reads: Weekly Resource. GPII DeveloperSpace

Laptop with text box as browser reads: GPII DeveloperSpace. www.ds.gpii.net. Techniques and strategies for all barriers and disability categories, as well as ways to connect with developers and testers to build and market better applications. Want more resources? Visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu

ALT Laptop with text box as browser reads: GPII DeveloperSpace. www.ds.gpii.net. Techniques and strategies for all barriers and disability categories, as well as ways to connect with developers and testers to build and market better applications. Want more resources? Visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu
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The Wireless RERC would like to thank the @WHEnvironment for inviting us to connect with the community on Sat., June 24. We had fun sharing info on air quality and demoing ways wireless tech can promote healthier environments for all! #healthyenvironment
Pictured left to right: Joey Engelmeier, Ali Kemmerer, Jenn McCartney, Kacey Roehrich.

ALT Pictured left to right: Joey Engelmeier, Ali Kemmerer, Jenn McCartney, Kacey Roehrich.
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