Hi there! Thanks so much for joining us.
Your interest in and commitment to inclusion and access are truly appreciated. Keep reading to learn more about Ability Central’s mission and how you can get involved.
Featured resource: Learn how to create accessible online meetings.
One in four American adults has a disability that impacts major life activities. Often these disabilities make it harder to communicate and engage in meetings.
Download a free checklist to discover 13 powerful tips on how to make your online meetings accessible for a wider audience.
- Learn the rules of engagement
- Set yourself up for success
- Run accessible meetings like a pro
A little about us.
Here at Ability Central, we’re on a mission to expand information and communications access for those who are Deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse. We are committed to serving as an educator, convener, and resource for these communities and their allies. We accomplish these goals by making grants and funding other nonprofits with aligned missions, offering technical support to other nonprofits working to help people who are Deaf or disabled, and providing online information and resources for people with questions about disabilities and communication access.
How you can get involved.
Want to partner with us in our mission? Here are some ways you can support our work.
Donate
Consider a one-time or monthly donation to increase the impact of Ability Central. Your gift allows us to expand programs and develop resources supporting Deaf and disabled communities. Your donation is fully tax-deductible, and we make the process simple.
Want to learn how to get donations matched by your employer, give stock, or leave a legacy? For any questions about your gift visit our Donation FAQs.
Contribute
Are you a blogger or writer, caregiver, or service provider for those who are Deaf, disabled, or neurodiverse? We need your expertise, especially if you are someone who identifies as disabled.
As a contributor on the Ability Central Portal, you can share original writing, republish previous pieces, and leave ratings and reviews on accessibility products and devices. You can also add your disability service or organization to our Service Locator, sharing your organization’s contact information and location to our searchable database.
Want to get involved? Register for an account on the Portal and apply today!
Some helpful resources.
To learn more about how you can create inclusion in your organization or community, check out the resources below. We’re excited to have you as a partner as we work to expand inclusion and access for all.
Featured resource: Learn how to create accessible online meetings.
One in four American adults has a disability that impacts major life activities. Often these disabilities make it harder to communicate and engage in meetings.
Download a free checklist to discover 13 powerful tips on how to make your online meetings accessible for a wider audience.
- Learn the rules of engagement
- Set yourself up for success
- Run accessible meetings like a pro
Helpful Links
Rules of Engagement from Ability Central
Captioning and CART from Hearing Loss Association of America
Ableist Language Glossary by Lydia X.Y. Brown
Sins Invalid, “Skin, Tooth, and Bone” from a Disability Justice Primer
How To Become Batman from NPR’s Invisibilia podcast
Imagine being blind and trying to attend a virtual event. Try that next time you stage one. from TechCrunch
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