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Winter 2018
Digital Quarterly
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*Stellar! In Loving Memory
Deaf Kids Code of Bernard Bragg,
Legendary
Accessible Holiday Gifts Deaf Actor
#AccessibleHolidayGifts
Please Support
"Besties in Organizations
NYC": Reality that Assist Veterans
Film About with Disabilities
Millennials This Holiday
with Season
Disabilities
Noteworthy
Books, Films, Disability Advocacy
Music Calendar & Events
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Ability Anyware Digital Quarterly's mission is to curate
content that facilitates the accessibility, digital
literacy, creativity, and dignified recognition of
individuals with disabilities.
Inclusion in Anime 11
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From the Editor
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AT World: Putting AT on the Map!
Accessibility in the
Google Universe Your Input = Output
Ability Anyware Digital Quarterly was Teddie-Joy left an indelible imprint with serving
saddened to discover that Teddie-Joy more than 40 years in the disability advocacy
Remhild passed away recently. Ms. field. She will be deeply missed. We thank her for
Remhild was a blind mother, former being such a terrific mentor, compassionate soul,
program director, educator, disability and extraordinary human being.
rights activist, prodigious writer, and
incredible source of inspiration for the AFTER THE TEARS
disability community. She had a
contagious enthusiasm, positive After the tears, there is time,
outlook on life, and profound Time to reflect, time to review.
determination in advocating on After the tears, there is time,
behalf of individuals with disabilities. Time to renew.
She had impeccable skills with
assessing, articulating, and addressing The losses of life bring tears and pain.
the needs of the disability community. Yet, after the tears,
Her name appeared frequently in The gift of time still does remain.
numerous records of disability
commission meetings and disability Precious are the tears shed for loss of life and love,
rights publications. For more The gift of time offers the strength of life
information about Mrs. Remhild and And the potential to rise above.
her projects, please visit Disability &
Aging Advocacy and American -Teddie Joy Remhild
Council of the Blind.
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* Stellar!
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Editor's pick of AT apps
More information on this AT,
designed by Liron Gino, can be
found at https:// World Institute on
www.dezeen.com/2016/08/07/ Disability (WID)
liron-gino-design-vibeat-
listening-devices-wearable- "The World Institute on Disability
Image of a vibeats bracelet on hearing-impaired-tactile-music/. (WID) is a nonprofit that works to fully
a person's wrist. It has a integrate people with disabilities into
circular black sphere in the
center with metal accent bars
the communities around them in a
holding it in place.
Hearing AI Allows the Deaf variety of different ways." The center
to See Sounds was co-founded by Ed Roberts, the
disability advocate responsible for
How the Deaf Can
curb cuts in sidewalks at
Experience Music
intersections which benefit millions of
The Deaf can experience people in the U.S. alone. WID is
music in a variety of based in Berkeley, California.
ways, depending on their Whether moving in a wheelchair,
level of deafness. This pushing a stroller, riding a bike or
can include partially skateboard, or crossing an
hearing loud music, ASL intersection with luggage, we all feel
interpretation of songs a sense of relief at the sight of a curb
that convey rhythm, cut!
tempo, tone, and emotion,
written lyrics, facial
expressions, and dance
movements. Websites
Image from Hearing AI display of
and social media of "intense" sound with sound
platforms help increase waves in red and measuring 100
visibility of how the Deaf dB (decibels)
Ed Roberts, Co-founder of WID
experience music.
&inventor of the curb cut
Thanks to Silent
Grapevine, Deaf and Hearing AI "allows people to WID's programs include Health
hearing individuals can visualize the intensity of and Wellness, Employment and
experience dynamic ASL environmental sounds in order to Benefits, Climate Change and
interpretation videos of gauge the ambience of a physical Disaster Preparedness, and
popular songs. space." A team of developers at International. WID's CAPE
Microsoft created the app after they (Curriculum on Abuse
For decades, assistive "heard a story about a woman who Prevention and Empowerment)
technology (AT), such as is deaf who almost lost her life as a is a "comprehensive training
hearing aids, have result of an inaccessible carbon curriculum for consumers and
enabled the Deaf to hear monoxide alarm that rang for two trainers to educate service
some sounds, depending weeks without notice" and "realized providers, people with disabilities,
on the level of hearing that there are many instances and family members about abuse
loss. Vibeats,"jewelry-like where sounds contain cultural or awareness and prevention
devices...allow deaf and contextual importance but are not strategies, with a focus on self-
hard-of-hearing people to accessible to everyone." Visit protection for people with
experience music through Microsoft Garage for more details. disabilities living independently."
vibration (+ movie)."
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"Uplyfting" Partnerships with Disability Lyft Partners with National Federation of the
Advocacy Organizations Blind
Amped-Up Ride Requests: Here are some of the ways our partnership
Lyft drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing is improving the ride experience for blind
have told us that they often lose out on rides passengers:
because they miss the audible “ping” that
typically alerts drivers to a ride request. Here’s Improving our app
where Amp — Lyft’s new, in-car We’re working alongside National
communication device — comes in. Deaf Federation of the Blind’s Access
and hard-of-hearing drivers will now see new Technology staff to make our app more
ride requests displayed on their Amp device, accessible to blind passengers. Educating
with text reading “NEW RIDE.” This is just one the public and policymakers We’re
more way that Amp continues to better collaborating with the National Federation
connect our drivers and passengers. of the Blind to educate the public and
policymakers on the importance of access
Passenger Notifications: to transportation, and how ridesharing can
Passengers will also experience a new app improve the lives of blind passengers.
feature, letting them know that their driver is We’re also participating in the National
deaf or hard of hearing before their Lyft Federation of the Blind’s National
arrives. Through an SMS notification, Convention this summer in Orlando.
passengers will be alerted to contact their
driver by text rather than by phone, and to be Educating drivers
sure to let the driver lead the way with With the help of the National Federation of
communication. the Blind, we have updated Lyft’s service
animal policy for riders to provide clear
National Association of the Deaf Partnership: instructions for drivers so they can offer
We’re also excited to announce a new welcoming and comfortable rides to blind
partnership with the National Association of and low vision passengers. Lyft is also
the Deaf (NAD). Through this partnership, Lyft committing to ongoing education to its
and NAD will work together to develop further driver community about the policy, and
app improvements, grow awareness of why it’s important to blind and low vision
economic opportunities for the deaf and riders. At Lyft, we celebrate a diverse cul-
hard-of-hearing, and engage policymakers ture where everyone feels welcome and
on the importance of ridesharing access. respected. Our partnership with the
With these product improvements and this National Federation of the Blind reflects an
new partnership, we’re committed to important step in our commitment to
continuing to deliver a seamless, safe, and bringing the world’s best transportation to
innovative experience for our diverse Lyft everyone — regardless of ability.
community.
Because your vision shouldn’t impact your
access to transportation.
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What is digital literacy? How can one get attend classes and participate with UCLA
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the ability to understand/use digital devices cultural activities of a major university."
and interpret digital content.
For more information or request a tour,
Digital literacy is required on a daily basis for please contact UCLA Pathway at
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recreation. Digital literacy can fill a
communication gap for individuals with Nationwide reports of missing persons with
difficulty speaking or articulating words. disabilities calls for greater safety training.
Programs like Project GET SAFE in hospitals,
Autism Expressed provides specialized schools, day treatment programs, and
training/lessons to help adolescents residential facilities help reduce safety risks
develop their digital literacy/life skills. They and protect the vulnerable segment of our
have different modules for understanding population. This includes individuals with
the Internet, safety, daily activities, disabilities, children, and seniors. Please
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The documentary embedded in footage above
is set in Times Square with moving taxis, other
cars & foot traffic on sidewalks. Mawusi is on
her way to meet her best fiend, Joy. A good
friend pushes Mawusi in wheelchair on
Mawusi and Joy posing for photo shoot after makeover. temporary sidewalk. They talk, get a makeover
Mawusi is resting her head on her best friends shoulder in the at the Mac counter at Macy's Herald Square,
picture
and pose together for AADQ magazine.
"Besties in NYC" Documentary Begins
Production Image of Laetitia Nilgiri
Swanson to the left. She is
Ability Anyware is producing its first seated and wearing a uniform
with an assistive technology
documentary, "Besties in NYC", starring Joy & button on it. Image is from
Mawusi, the two models on the cover of AADQ http://animevice.wikia.com/wiki/
Fall 2018 Issue. The project is a reality film/ File:Laetitia_Nilgiri_Swanson_St
itched_Cap_(Bubuki_Buranki_E
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are disability advocates and best friends.
Inclusion in Anime
障害 キャラクター
Laetitia Nilgiri Swanson is a supporting
character in the anime series Bubuki Buranki.
Her disability is paraplegia; this means she
cannot walk and must use the assistive
technology of a wheelchair and prosthetics to
move around. As the captain of the British
Image of co-star, Mawusi, above. She is seated and posing
in her wheelchair for photo shoot after her makeover Buranki Epimew, Laetitia is a character to be
noted for 4 reasons: her inner struggle,
Donations from socially conscious individuals like determination, kindness, and character. She
you will help these young ladies make it to the shows her wit and perseverance throughout
big screen and increase representation of the show and earns the admiration, loyalty,
women with disabilities in the media! It will and respect of the people working with her.
also enable us to enter the project for
consideration at film festivals! Bubuki Buranki can be streamed on
Crunchyroll. There is also the option of
Please visit our gofundme page to support our watching Bubuki Buranki on anime websites
project and stay tuned to our Twitter feed, such as gogoanime.io. YouTube is another
Vimeo, and Ability Anyware Radio on Spreaker option for watching Bubuki Buranki.
for updates. during this holiday season!
-Stephen Razo
AADQ Intern
Thank you!
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NOTEWORTHY BOOKS, MUSIC, FILM
In loving Memory of Bernard Bragg
Legendary Deaf Actor
Grapevine is a specially designed site for the Deaf community Someday at Christmas by
featuring Deaf talent and heartfelt, creative, highly expressive Stevie Wonder with ASL
ASL interpretation videos of popular songs, as well as news interpretation by Paget Anne
concerning the Deaf community. of Essendon
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