{"id":1021,"date":"2022-02-26T01:51:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T01:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/?page_id=1021"},"modified":"2023-06-08T16:21:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T23:21:47","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Ability Central Event Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-1024x727.png\" alt=\"illustration of a diverse group attending a virtual presentation\" class=\"wp-image-1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-1536x1091.png 1536w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-2048x1455.png 2048w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-140x100.png 140w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-1040x739.png 1040w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-640x455.png 640w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ability-central-events-illustration-01-500x355.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-hi-there-thanks-so-much-for-attending-our-event-\">Hi there! Thanks so much for joining us. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your interest in and commitment to inclusion and access are truly appreciated. Keep reading to learn more about Ability Central&#8217;s mission and how you can get involved. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Booklet titled 13 ways to make your online meetings more accessible for people with disabilities\" class=\"wp-image-870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured resource: Learn how to create accessible online meetings.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download a free checklist to discover 13 powerful tips on how to make your online meetings accessible for a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learn the rules of engagement<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set yourself up for success<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run accessible meetings like a pro<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/accessible-meetings-acevent22\/\" style=\"background-color:#0d5b64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-about-us\">A little about us. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Ability Central, we&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-get-involved-\">How you can get involved. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to partner with us in our mission? Here are some ways you can support our work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-donate\">Donate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/abilitycentral.org\/faq-donation\">Donation FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.givelively.org\/donate\/california-communications-access-foundation\/ability-central\" style=\"background-color:#0d5b64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-contribute\">Contribute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s contact information and location to our searchable database. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to get involved? <a href=\"https:\/\/abilitycentral.org\/user\/register\">Register for an account<\/a> on the Portal and apply today! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Everyone Can Communicate | Outsized Impact Film Festival 2022\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UhpFd5hhSA8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-resources\">Some helpful resources. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how you can create inclusion in your organization or community, check out the resources below. We&#8217;re excited to have you as a partner as we work to expand inclusion and access for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Booklet titled 13 ways to make your online meetings more accessible for people with disabilities\" class=\"wp-image-870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accessible-meeting-checklist-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured resource: Learn how to create accessible online meetings.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download a free checklist to discover 13 powerful tips on how to make your online meetings accessible for a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learn the rules of engagement<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set yourself up for success<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run accessible meetings like a pro<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/accessible-meetings-acevent22\/\" style=\"background-color:#0d5b64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-helpful-links\">Helpful Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aboutus.abilitycentral.org\/rules-of-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rules of Engagement<\/a> from Ability Central <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearingloss.org\/hearing-help\/technology\/cartcaptioning\/\" target=\"_blank\">Captioning and CART<\/a> from Hearing Loss Association of America<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rid.org\/about-rid\/about-interpreting\/hiring-an-interpreter\/\" target=\"_blank\">RID Registry of Interpreters<\/a>\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autistichoya.com\/p\/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ableist Language Glossary<\/a> by Lydia X.Y. Brown\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/accessibleweb.com\/color-contrast-checker\/\" target=\"_blank\">Color Contrast Checker<\/a>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinsinvalid.org\/disability-justice-primer\" target=\"_blank\">Sins Invalid, &#8220;Skin, Tooth, and Bone&#8221;<\/a> from a Disability Justice Primer\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/programs\/invisibilia\/378577902\/how-to-become-batman\">How To Become Batman<\/a> from NPR&#8217;s Invisibilia podcast <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2020\/12\/30\/imagine-being-blind-and-trying-to-attend-a-virtual-event-try-that-next-time-you-stage-one\/\">magine being blind and trying to attend a virtual event. Try that next time you stage one.<\/a> from TechCrunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemyeyes.com\/\">Be My Eyes &#8211; See the world together<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aira.io\/aira-explorer-guide\/?msclkid=45ea2a53a96f11ec826235147168f3e1\">Aira Explorer Guide &#8211; Aira<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-previous-panels\">Previous Panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccaf.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/JpHxcFuXolfQ7wdiqi-vWhCRA9g7Mpu3pE2ZrStvKvJwZ1GRYRRbejFCNAYaLwIdMdtA-DrO3vhCKnhp.-I80xiPnY0TEyu7S?continueMode=true&amp;_x_zm_rtaid=f2whMlaiR_i0CONjeCfURQ.1650910456737.505a6cf58e7f0d59064bb1ad7799126d&amp;_x_zm_rhtaid=820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WCIRB: Bright IDEAs: Embracing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mozilla.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=87d3404b-8a0c-4cbc-bd67-ae5501408f05&amp;start=0\">Mozilla <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mozilla.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=87d3404b-8a0c-4cbc-bd67-ae5501408f05&amp;start=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Festival<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-upcoming-panels\">Upcoming Panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightscon.org\/program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RightsCon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-learn-more\">Want to learn more?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in learning more about other programs from Ability Central? 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