New Mobility Newsletter

Turn Your Wheelchair 

Into a Mobile Photo Booth

Kirk Williams has taken gorgeous photographs everywhere from his backyard to the far side of the earth, and now he pulls back the curtain to give advice on tools that can help you do the same. Learn about accessories that can make traditional cameras more accessible and disability-friendly methods for getting pro-quality photos from your smartphone.

The Work of Nolan Ryan Trowe

Over the past couple of years, Nolan Ryan Trowe has been shedding light on ordinary life with a disability, getting his work published in the New York Times as well as receiving Getty Images’ first-ever Disability-Focused Creative Bursary. “There’s such a lack of real imagery of people with disabilities regardless of what their race or economic status or country they’re from or whatever it may be,” Trowe says. His beautiful, gritty images are changing that, and we’re thrilled to showcase his work here.

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Everything You Want to Know About Voting in SC

South Carolina’s Paper-Based Voting System, 

Demo and Voter Registration

Date: September 24, 2020

Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET

Cost: FREE

Speakers: Hampton Miller and John Michael Catalano

REGISTER NOW!

Target Audience: Current voters and individuals who are of age to vote. Also, those who qualify to vote, but are currently 17 and will be 18 years old prior to the November 3rd General Election

Description: This Webinar is to provide all attendees the opportunity to familiarize themselves with South Carolina’s System of Voting.  We will cover use of the system and other components that are part of the election process for the upcoming November General Election. 

Participants will learn:

• Provide South Carolina’s Paper- Based Voting System Demo, including the ADA Features for voters. – we will offer during the presentation a hands-on use of the system.
• Cover the Voter Registration Process, what to do and voter registration dates.  Information for how to register to vote and what one needs, deadline for the 2020 Election year.
• How to utilize the scVOTES.gov website for finding your polling place and how to review your sample ballot to be ready to Vote in November.

There will be a question and answer session at the end of the demonstration. 

Free Webinar: Tools to Bridge the eLearning Gap

Tools to Bridge the eLearning Gap: 

How to Better Support Writing

Date:  September 22, 2020

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET

Cost: Free

Speaker: Jennifer Loucks, Educational Support Specialist

REGISTER NOW   

eLearning has created widening learning gaps for students with disabilities (like dysgraphia) and language needs. Providing writing tools to these students helps bridge gaps across assignments and for communication. In this webinar, we’ll show how Co:Writer helps these students better access their full writing capabilities using voice typing, translation, and word prediction—across websites, PDFs, email, and Google Classroom.

Participants will learn:

• How Co:Writer helps get ideas down without fearing the mechanics of writing
• Access academic and topic-specific vocabulary
• Listen to and independently edit work before turning in assignments

Attendees receive a Word Prediction Screening Tool PDF and a link to try Co:Writer Universal free for 30 days.

Registration is open for Buddy Walk 2020!

Announcing Buddy Walk 2020!

This year, we will be celebrating Buddy Walk in an all new virtual format and you can register today! While we would love to celebrate with you in person, we are excited to offer families and sponsors new ideas to support each other and Buddy Walk 2020! 

This year, during Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we are inviting participants and sponsors to create their own personalized Buddy Walk celebration at any time during the month of October. Keeping social distance and safety at the forefront of these personalized celebrations, be creative and tailor your activities to family, friends, and customers. 

Our Theme: 

We encourage taking a walk, throwing a backyard barbecue or tailgate party, decorating houses, yards or businesses, creating a game night, or hosting a virtual party—there are many fun ways celebrate! 

We will be asking everyone to send us a brief video clip or photo of their personalized celebration. Then, on November 1, we will host a virtual “Finish Line” Ceremony to view a video premier of the celebrations, present the 2020 Awards, visit with a few special guests, and more!

Register now to make sure you get your official Buddy Walk T-shirts ordered in time to wear during your October celebrations! Social media and fundraising tools will be coming soon. 

If you have questions, please contact 

Jacki Garbinsky, Marketing and Events Manager 

at jgarbinsky@familyconnectionsc.org 

FW: FREE Webinar: Learn How to Make Accessible Documents for Virtual School

Virtual School or College Classes? 

Learn How to Make Documents Accessible for All

Date: September 29th and September 30th, 2020 ET

Time: 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (a 1 hour break for lunch will be provided)

Cost: FREE!

Presenters: George Joeckel and Jonathan Whiting, WEBAIM

REGISTER ONCE FOR BOTH DAYS

Quickly get up-to-speed on creating accessible Word, PowerPoint, and PDF files. Participants will practice evaluating and repairing common accessibility issues, as well as creating accessible documents from the start. 

Topics include:

• Principles of document accessibility
• Guidelines and laws (Section 508, WCAG 2, ADA, etc.)
• Creating accessible documents in Word and Power Point
• Evaluating document accessibility
• Exporting from Office to PDF
• The structure of an accessible PDF
• Evaluating and repairing a PDF in Acrobat Pro

This is a hands-on training—participants will need access to 

Microsoft Office and Acrobat Professional.

Speakers:

Jonathan Whiting is the director of training at WebAIM. His main passion is helping others learn to make the web more accessible to people with disabilities. Jonathan is also involved in the GOALS Project, a program to assist institutions of higher education in improving their accessibility system-wide. With a master's degree in instructional technology and over seventeen years of experience in the field of web accessibility, Jonathan has published dozens of articles, tutorials, and other instructional resources. He has traveled extensively to train thousands of web developers and other professionals who develop or maintain web content.

George Joeckel manages the online training program at WebAIM. He has a master’s degree in instructional psychology and technology, and over 20 years of teaching experience. Since 2008, he has developed online courses at Utah State University, and he joined the WebAIM team at the end of 2015. The Accessible Documents video-based course went online in July 2018. Well over 1,000 independent-study participants had successfully completed the training. George also conducts pre-conference workshops and delivers presentations at national conferences.

Free Webinar - Everything you need to know about how to vote

South Carolina’s Paper-Based Voting System, 

Demo and Voter Registration

Date: September 24, 2020

Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET

Cost: FREE

Speakers: Hampton Miller and John Michael Catalano

REGISTER NOW!

Target Audience: Current voters and individuals who are of age to vote. Also, those who qualify to vote, but are currently 17 and will be 18 years old prior to the November 3rd General Election

Description: This Webinar is to provide all attendees the opportunity to familiarize themselves with South Carolina’s System of Voting.  We will cover use of the system and other components that are part of the election process for the upcoming November General Election.  

Participants will learn: 

• Provide South Carolina’s Paper- Based Voting System Demo, including the ADA Features for voters. – we will offer during the presentation a hands-on use of the system.
• Cover the Voter Registration Process, what to do and voter registration dates.  Information for how to register to vote and what one needs, deadline for the 2020 Election year. 
• How to utilize the scVOTES.gov website for finding your polling place and how to review your sample ballot to be ready to Vote in November. 

There will be a question and answer session at the end of the demonstration. 

Free Webinar: Smart & Wearable Technology for Low Vision

Smart & Wearable Technology for Low Vision

Date:  September 17, 2020

Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET

Cost: FREE

Speaker: Jennifer Cruise

REGISTER NOW!

Participants will learn about two devices that work like a wearable Closed Caption Television (CCTV). The two NuEyes devices help bring images closer allowing you to see the image of a loved one, as well as bringing objects closer.

 

Another Techie Tuesday for People with Spinal Cord Injuries

 

If you missed the first one, join me on 9/15!

Techie Tuesday for People 

with Spinal Cord Injuries

Date:  September 15, 2020

Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET

Cost: FREE

Speaker: Carol Page, SCATP Program Manager and Assistive Technology Professional

REGISTER NOW!

Join SCATP staff for Techie Tuesday for People with Spinal Cord Injuries. This will be a very informal gathering for people to learn about resources they are looking for.  

AT Exchange

The SC Assistive Technology Program 

has an exciting opportunity for finding or passing along 

durable medical equipment.

Our AT Exchange provides a way to:

• Sell equipment
• Give away equipment
• Find equipment

It's easy! 

Go to: https://scatpexchange.net/

Our staff reviews and approves your membership and listing.

You may post or find:

• Computers and related equipment
• Daily living items
• Hearing
• Vision
• Environmental Adaptations
• Mobility, Seating and Positioning
• Communication devices
• Vehicle Modification
• Recreation items

If you need help, just contact 

one of SCATP's staff members at 803-935-5263.

Reach Your Goals - FREE online consumer training!

 What are your goals? 

Maybe you want to learn how to swim or maybe you want to save up money to open your own business. Whatever your goals are, it can be hard to know where to start and how to reach them. 

We're here to help! 

Join us on Monday, September 14 from 3-4 PM to learn about: 

• tips on setting goals, 
• things that can keep us from reaching our goals, and 
• changing our attitude so that we can get the work done! 

Register here!

For questions, contact Dori at dtempio@able-sc.org. 

Brain Injury Association of SC Mailing Address Update

BIASC Staff are currently working remotely.We have had some technical issues with transferring our toll free help line 1-877-TBI-FACTbut our office number is functioning fine803-731-9823.Please note  that our mailing address has changed:140-A Amicks Ferry Road, PMB #331Chapin, SC  29036Thank you for your patience during this transition!

Action is Required 🗳️

Access the Autism Society's September toolkit which focuses on the 2020 election and back-to-school resources. As a non-partisan organization, the Autism Society looks to encourage all eligible individuals in the disability community to vote in the upcoming election. Our toolkit offers simple resources to navigate the 2020 Election year, as well as education resources addressing the various back-to-school models.

CHECK OUT OUR SEPTEMBER TOOLKIT

The Autism Society of America is dedicated to providing the autism community simple, non-partisan resources related to the 2020 Election and public policy voting. In addition to our Election Center and 2020 Election Webpage, we have compiled resources to assist you with voting registration and key dates.

VISIT ELECTION CENTER

Autism Society affiliates have gone above and beyond to provide creative solutions to support the autism community during this time, including:

• Autism Society of Alabama‘s “Take and Make” for parents, supplying teachers with visual aids, hands-on educational and sensory items.
• Collaboration: Autism Society Howard County & Autism Society Baltimore are hosting a joint event, Every Step Counts Autism Walk and 5K Run
  
  
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Techie Tuesday

Join SCATP staff for free 

Techie Tuesdays! 

Each week we will have different equipment on hand 

to give virtual demonstrations. 

The next Techie Tuesday will be Tuesday, September 1st 

and will feature the equipment you tell us you are most interested in. 

To sign up for a time for your personal, 

1:1 demonstration for September 1st, 

email Carol Page at

carol.page@uscmed.sc.edu .