Getdennis
@getdennis.bsky.social
Deaf/HoH. Accessibility subject matter expert. FCC CPAAC - disability advisory committee member. My opinions are my own.
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Kansas Democrats have their first major candidate for governor, and she's warning about the "horrible policies that likely will come forward from the extremists" that a future Republican executive could enable.
Morning Digest: Kansas Democrats land first major contender for governor's race
Cindy Holscher wants extend her party's winning streak to three in a row
www.the-downballot.com
June 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Kansas Democrats have their first major candidate for governor, and she's warning about the "horrible policies that likely will come forward from the extremists" that a future Republican executive could enable.
#disability Accommodations are necessary for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to receive public information - including sign language interpreters. It is not okay for this administration to exclude us or make it harder.
The National Association of the Deaf says the White House's failure to provide ASL interpreters during press briefings leaves some deaf and hard of hearing people without information.
The White House is sued over lack of sign language interpreters at press briefings
The National Association of the Deaf says the White House's failure to provide ASL interpreters during press briefings leaves some deaf and hard of hearing people without information.
n.pr
May 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#disability Accommodations are necessary for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to receive public information - including sign language interpreters. It is not okay for this administration to exclude us or make it harder.
Unbelievable. This is fascism Republicans taking their masks off. "We're against it!" Against kids getting an education. So, that leads to the next logical question.
Jessica: When I hear Republicans out there talking about their plan for education in America, I don't hear them talking about making sure disabled kids have access to a public education.
Greg: Because we're against it.
Greg: Because we're against it.
March 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Unbelievable. This is fascism Republicans taking their masks off. "We're against it!" Against kids getting an education. So, that leads to the next logical question.
ogletree.com/insights-res... This is concerning as many companies are adopting incredibly digital-heavy sales channels. Based on this US District Court ruling, a business that is web or digital only can get away with not having to provide an accessible experience. This is chilling.
Websites Are Not Places of Public Accommodation Subject to Title III of the ADA, Federal Court in New York Rules
In a careful, reasoned decision that deeply explored the meaning of “public accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern ...
ogletree.com
December 17, 2024 at 4:53 PM
ogletree.com/insights-res... This is concerning as many companies are adopting incredibly digital-heavy sales channels. Based on this US District Court ruling, a business that is web or digital only can get away with not having to provide an accessible experience. This is chilling.
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A reminder to friends in my advocacy/urbanist circle* please post images with alt text. You can go into settings -> accessibility and toggle this setting to require alt text before you post.
*and everyone else too
*and everyone else too
December 5, 2024 at 2:34 PM
A reminder to friends in my advocacy/urbanist circle* please post images with alt text. You can go into settings -> accessibility and toggle this setting to require alt text before you post.
*and everyone else too
*and everyone else too
Interesting paper on a meta analysis of children who are D/deaf seeing benefits of learning sign language as part of their language development. The paper reviewed over 70 studies, mostly US based studies. Paper is from an England-based university phys.org/news/2024-11...
phys.org
November 19, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Interesting paper on a meta analysis of children who are D/deaf seeing benefits of learning sign language as part of their language development. The paper reviewed over 70 studies, mostly US based studies. Paper is from an England-based university phys.org/news/2024-11...
Not holding out hope but it'll be close .. www.cnn.com/2024/11/13/p...
Senate race in Pennsylvania heads to a recount | CNN Politics
The incredibly tight Pennsylvania race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick will head to a recount, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announce...
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Not holding out hope but it'll be close .. www.cnn.com/2024/11/13/p...
@csdrathletics.bsky.social hey! SoCal represent! Go Cubs!
November 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM
@csdrathletics.bsky.social hey! SoCal represent! Go Cubs!
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Harassment of people of all different backgrounds is going to increase sharply. Wanna make a difference? Take a free online bystander intervention training from Right To Be. Here's one on 11/14. We all need to learn how to watch out for each other. Please sign up.
righttobe.org/events/bysta...
righttobe.org/events/bysta...
Bystander Intervention to Stop Hate Based Harassment - Right To Be
righttobe.org
November 11, 2024 at 2:48 AM
Harassment of people of all different backgrounds is going to increase sharply. Wanna make a difference? Take a free online bystander intervention training from Right To Be. Here's one on 11/14. We all need to learn how to watch out for each other. Please sign up.
righttobe.org/events/bysta...
righttobe.org/events/bysta...
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Folks: Make sure to bookmark my election night tracker!
It includes hundreds of races, from ballot measures to legislatures to supreme courts. We will updating with results after a race is called.
So bookmark & share! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
It includes hundreds of races, from ballot measures to legislatures to supreme courts. We will updating with results after a race is called.
So bookmark & share! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2024 General Elections - Bolts
Bolts guides you through more than 500 elections up and down the ballot, and why they matter.
boltsmag.org
November 5, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Folks: Make sure to bookmark my election night tracker!
It includes hundreds of races, from ballot measures to legislatures to supreme courts. We will updating with results after a race is called.
So bookmark & share! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
It includes hundreds of races, from ballot measures to legislatures to supreme courts. We will updating with results after a race is called.
So bookmark & share! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
Deaf voters - if you have problems voting in the 2024 election, you can contact the Election Protection Hotline in ASL by VP 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683). (866ourvote.org)
Homepage - Election Protection
866ourvote.org
November 4, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Deaf voters - if you have problems voting in the 2024 election, you can contact the Election Protection Hotline in ASL by VP 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683). (866ourvote.org)
ASL with Deaf interpreters on Election Night - PBS NewsHour + DPAN.tv are streaming election news via dpan.tv and www.youtube.com/user/PBSNews.... I know I'm gonna be watching.
November 4, 2024 at 6:04 PM
ASL with Deaf interpreters on Election Night - PBS NewsHour + DPAN.tv are streaming election news via dpan.tv and www.youtube.com/user/PBSNews.... I know I'm gonna be watching.
Very cool city of Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities: www.linkedin.com/posts/rachel...
Rachel Arfa on LinkedIn: Growing up, Stevie Wonder was one of the most prominent leaders with a…
Growing up, Stevie Wonder was one of the most prominent leaders with a disability and I have great admiration for this living legend. Never in my wildest…
www.linkedin.com
November 4, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Very cool city of Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities: www.linkedin.com/posts/rachel...
www.linkedin.com/posts/willie... I grew up hoping one day that airline seat back entertainment systems would become truly accessible to people like myself with hearing loss. Right now, the best experience I get is when I bring my own mobile device (iPad) and get on the in flight entertainment system
Willie King on LinkedIn: #accessibility #inclusion #traveltech #delta
I’m traveling from Austin to Seattle right now. On my Delta Air Lines DL780 (A220-100). Two big problems for captions.
1. Every time the PA system comes on…
www.linkedin.com
November 4, 2024 at 1:26 AM
www.linkedin.com/posts/willie... I grew up hoping one day that airline seat back entertainment systems would become truly accessible to people like myself with hearing loss. Right now, the best experience I get is when I bring my own mobile device (iPad) and get on the in flight entertainment system
This is corruption. These officers should be charged and the evidence presented. Destruction of evidence is evidence. www.kctv5.com/2023/10/17/f...
October 19, 2023 at 12:49 PM
This is corruption. These officers should be charged and the evidence presented. Destruction of evidence is evidence. www.kctv5.com/2023/10/17/f...