Accessibility Tools
GalaPro, an Israeli tech company, developed an app that utilizes groundbreaking vocal recognition software to create a real-time experience for musical and theatrical performances allowing live cultural experiences to become accessible and enjoyable to everyone.
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A unique art exhibit “Artists Undeterred” centered around living with disabilities debuted over the weekend at the Staten Island Pride Center, where art — and acceptance — are are always in the forefront. “Artists Undeterred” features creators and producers who identify with having a disability. The artwork will be at Pride Center in…
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Whoopi Goldberg in her youth struggled with learning; labeled “dumb” and “lazy” she became a high school dropout at the age of 17. With low self-esteem, she became involved in drugs. Yet remarkably she overcame all this to have the most amazing career as an actress, comedian, television host and…
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ADA Sapolin Awards and Frieda Zames Advocacy Award commend New Yorkers dedicated to supporting people with disabilities on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Date of the Event: July 26, 2018 NEW YORK––Mayor de Blasio and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities will host a reception at…
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On July 30, join a free gathering in the U.S. Capitol complex (Rayburn House Office Building) a week from Monday. We would love for you to join us. The agenda and the bios of all the diverse and outstanding speakers can be found on their website. The people working on the front…
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Get ready to bust a move or shout it out! Take all of the energy inside you and push it out into a performance that transcends language. The theme of this years parade is CREATIVITY. We encourage you to decorate clothes, hats, wheelchairs, hair, faces, floats, make puppets, wear costumes, use…
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