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Why is Person First Language Important and 7 Ways You Can Start Using It Right Now

Whole Whale

We’re usually not taught to speak with person-first language. Person-first language is more inclusive of people with disabilities, centering someone’s humanity over their disability or condition. It may be a bit wordier, but it’s important to learn how to use person-first language and avoid its opposite, identity-first language.

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Making the world more accessible with web design

Candid

When architects and construction professionals start designing a building, one of the first things they have to consider is accessibility. Good building accessibility means creating spaces that can be used by anyone. Accessibility by itself refers to the “ability to access.” What is web accessibility?

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Making the Book Truly Accessible for All Students

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Having learning disabilities or various learning differences, they need alternative reading environments that rely on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. Bookshare has grown into the largest online digital library of accessible books and periodicals in the U.S., In September 2007, the U.S. There are some 7.5

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Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial Intelligences 

sgEngage

Imagine being able to ask your AI to review all your saved topics and suggest alternatives and improvements based on related assessments and grades. We’ll delve into both the risks of AI and the potential rewards that could come from leveraging these newly accessible technologies to build a better world through equitable innovations.

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Does My Nonprofit Need a New Website?

Allegiance Group

The good news is that there are alternative solutions that can help you address specific issues or objectives without the need for a complete website overhaul. Specific Problem Solving: The main issue your nonprofit is trying to address may be very focused, such as improving fundraising or boosting membership conversion rates.

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Does Your Nonprofit Need a Website Revamp? How to Tell

Top Nonprofits

Your site isn’t accessible. If your audience has questions about your organization, they should be able to reach you without a problem. This includes the type of language you use, the message you send, and the visual representation of your organization. Your site isn’t accessible. Include alternative text on images.

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Useful Hacks, Tricks & Tips for WordPress Users: Part 1

Byte Technology

Although the admin area of your WordPress site is already password protected, it wouldn’t hurt to add an extra layer of security and make it even more difficult for hackers to gain access to your site. Now when you try to access your admin directory you should see a new authentication required box.

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