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Harnessing the Power of Video Remote Interpreting in Professional Space

3 min read - In a typical interpreting scenario, there are three main actors: Deaf user, sign language interpreter, and hearing non-signer(s).  When the deaf user signs, the interpreter would voice, so the non-signer hears the conveyed message.  When the non-signer speaks, the interpreter will sign accordingly, so the deaf user receives the communication from the speaker.  With the right technology, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) enables an interpreter from anywhere in the world to facilitate the conversation.  Whereas, the on-site or traditional approach would…

Diversely Deaf IBMers Work to Create An Accessible Future

2 min read - This past August, I started my position as UX designer at IBM Accessibility. I was new to the team, and relatively new to the world of inclusive design—but only from a designer’s perspective. Born profoundly deaf, I brought with me a lifetime of experiences with accessibility (or lack thereof, in many cases). My second week on the job, our team met face to face (many of us work remotely in different cities). I was thrilled to meet my new colleagues,…

Puzzle Solving with Computer Vision and Watson Services

2 min read - Who doesn’t love the challenge of solving a puzzle? Jigsaw puzzles are a popular hobby for all ages and have been an important tool in a child’s physical, cognitive and emotional development. Children can develop physical skills such as better hand/eye coordination; cognitive skills such as shape recognition, memory, and problem solving; and emotional skills such as setting goals and patience by completing puzzles. But what if you are a visually impaired or a blind parent? How can you help…

Enhancing the Reasonable Accommodation Process in the Workplace

3 min read - At the recent USBLN Conference in Orlando, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offered two half-day workshops focused on disability in the workplace. Led by Lou Orslene, the co-director of JAN, the workshops offered participants the opportunity to learn from JAN’s experience as the leading national source of expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Lou spent the first half of the workshop sharing the latest best practices developed by JAN in collaboration with many of JAN’s…

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