The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, August 4, 2025 - Issue 105
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-08-04-2025/
Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
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The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, August 4, 2025 - Issue 105
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-08-04-2025/
Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
Subscribers: 3,531 ️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.
The government is banning credit and debit card surcharges -- and that's a win for accessibility.
For many disabled people, digital payments aren't a choice -- they're a necessity. Surcharges meant we were paying more just to access the same services.
This move makes things fairer, more inclusive, and more accessible for everyone.
Affordability is an access issue.
Tonight at 7 PM Central, I'm hosting an event on our Discord. We'll be talking about AI stuff and just hanging out together.
It's a relaxed space, so whether you're really into AI or just curious, you're welcome to join.
Here's the link to join the event:
https://discord.gg/Gdu6vvmM?event=1397982326444654722
Come hang out, learn something new, and have some fun.
#AIChat #TechTalk #DiscordEvent #AICommunity #MachineLearning #BlindTech #AccessibilityMatters #NeurodivergentInTech
The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, July 7, 2025 - Issue 104
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-07-07-2025/
Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
Subscribers: 3,237 ️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.
The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, July 7, 2025 - Issue 104
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-07-07-2025/
Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
Subscribers: 3,237 ️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.
Reminder: Group for Disabled Christians! 
If you missed this earlier, here’s your chance to join!
Imago Dei Disability Fellowship is a GroupMe community for Christians with all kinds of disabilities to:
Connect and encourage one another
Share resources and support
Advocate for accessibility and justice, all grounded in biblical truth
This group is rooted in a conservative Christian worldview, including traditional beliefs about Scripture, gender, and identity. If you're looking for a space to talk about faith, disability, and advocacy without woke ideology, this is for you.
Join here:
https://groupme.com/join_group/108240116/DyaeTWa0
"Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other."
— Romans 12:4-5 (NLT)
All are welcome who seek to follow Christ and live out the truth that we are made in the image of God.
#DisabilityCommunity #DisabledAndChristian #ImagoDei #FaithAndDisability #DisabilityJustice #ChristianFellowship #MultipleDisabilities #AccessibilityMatters #BiblicalWorldview #DisabilityAdvocacy #ChristianCommunity #Christian #Christians #faith
@christians @disability@a.gup.pe @disability@beehaw.org @mastoblind @main @actuallyautistic @chronicillness @spoonies
Your competitors have apps. Why don’t you?
Every day without a mobile app is a missed opportunity to connect with users, automate processes, and drive growth. We build custom native apps for iOS, Android, and VisionOS with accessibility built in from the start.
If your brand isn’t on mobile, you’re already behind. We can change that.
Learn more: https://www.techopolisonline.com/app-development
#AppDevelopment #MobileApps #iOSDevelopment #AndroidDevelopment #VisionOS #AccessibilityMatters #DigitalTransformation
PSA: if you set your default language in your Fedi client, it'll make your posts more accessible to folx who speak other languages by enabling them to use translation features more easily.
Reposting this without markdown since people had trouble seeing the link before and I haven't seen anyone try to join.
New Group for Disabled Christians!
I'm excited to announce the launch of Imago Dei Disability Fellowship, a GroupMe community for Christians with all kinds of disabilities to connect, support one another, and advocate for accessibility and justice, all grounded in biblical truth.
This group is rooted in a conservative Christian worldview, including traditional beliefs about Scripture, gender, and identity. If you're looking for a space to talk about faith, disability, and advocacy without woke ideology, this is for you.
Join here: https://groupme.com/join_group/108240116/DyaeTWa0
"Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other."
— Romans 12:4-5 (NLT)
All are welcome who seek to follow Christ and live out the truth that we are made in the image of God.
#DisabilityCommunity #DisabledAndChristian #ImagoDei #FaithAndDisability #DisabilityJustice #ChristianFellowship #MultipleDisabilities #AccessibilityMatters #BiblicalWorldview #DisabilityAdvocacy #ChristianCommunity #Christian #Christians #faith
@christians @disability@a.gup.pe @disability@beehaw.org @mastoblind @main @actuallyautistic @chronicillness @spoonies
#FreeBSD provides the Ports Collection, a convenient way to install applications. Some ports allow users to configure options before building and installing. By default, this configuration is done through an interactive menu in the terminal.
To improve readability and #Accessibility especially for users with low vision or color blindness, it's important to offer simple and customizable color options. These features have recently been implemented and documented in the preview version of the FreeBSD Accessibility Handbook:
https://freebsd-accessibility-9d667f.gitlab.io/en/books/accessibility/colors/index.html#colors-ports
The next step is to extend these features to all terminal-based graphical components.
I'd love to hear from you:
Do you use any accessibility features in the terminal?
Which color-related assistive technologies make the biggest difference in your daily workflow?
Together, we can make FreeBSD more accessible for everyone. #ThePowerForEveryone #FreeBSD #Accessibility #OpenSource #LowVision #ColorBlindness #AssistiveTechnology #AccessibilityMatters
New Group for Disabled Christians!
I'm excited to announce the launch of Imago Dei Disability Fellowship, a GroupMe community for Christians with all kinds of disabilities to connect, support one another, and advocate for accessibility and justice, all grounded in biblical truth.
This group is rooted in a conservative Christian worldview, including traditional beliefs about Scripture, gender, and identity. If you're looking for a space to talk about faith, disability, and advocacy without woke ideology—this is for you.
Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.
— Romans 12:4-5 (NLT)
All are welcome who seek to follow Christ and live out the truth that we are made in the image of God.
#DisabilityCommunity #DisabledAndChristian #ImagoDei #FaithAndDisability #DisabilityJustice #ChristianFellowship #MultipleDisabilities #AccessibilityMatters #BiblicalWorldview #DisabilityAdvocacy #ChristianCommunity #Christian #Christians #faith
@christians @disability@a.gup.pe @disability@beehaw.org @mastoblind @main @actuallyautistic @chronicillness @spoonies
Accessibility matters for everyone.
Whether permanent or temporary, disability can affect us all at some point in our lives. That’s why accessibility isn’t a bonus feature: it’s a necessity.
At Jami, we’re committed to making private communication truly inclusive. From screen reader support to keyboard navigation, here’s where we stand and where we’re going: https://jami.net/how-accessible-is-jami/
@deborahh @bookstodon Thanks for the great post! I'm loving the excerpt from 'Shroud' by Adrian Tchaikovsky, and I also appreciate the accessibility features you included, such as the ALT text and the dyslexia-friendly font (which I think might be OpenDyslexic). It's really important to make sure that all readers can enjoy your content, and you're doing a great job of that. Keep up the good work! #scifi #aliens #whatToRead #bookstodon #accessibility #accessibilitymatters
The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, June 2, 2025 - Issue 103
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-06-02-2025/
Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
Subscribers: 2,838 ️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.
The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, June 2, 2025 - Issue 103
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-06-02-2025/
Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
Subscribers: 2,838 ️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.
- Banana of Death-
Concert Picture
Berlin, 2024
Picture taken by me © arnica montana
Next Show:
DOUBLE RECORD RELEASE
BANANA OF DEATH + MAGMASURFER
+ VERY SPECIAL GUEST
24.05.25
DOORS 8 PM
W813 / 13051 BERLIN
Excited to share Thorsten-Voice's YouTube channel! 
Thorsten presents innovative TTS solutions and a variety of voice technologies, making it an excellent starting point for anyone interested in open-source text-to-speech. Whether you're a developer, accessibility advocate, or tech enthusiast, his channel offers valuable insights and resources. Don't miss out on this fantastic content! 
follow hem here: @thorstenvoice
or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThorstenMueller YouTube channel!
Goode @thorstenvoice, just found your channel and I'm impressed! Your work on TTS is fantastic and so important for accessibility in the FLOSS community. Keep it up! #AccessibilityMatters #FLOSS #TTS #OpenSource #Inclusivity #FOSS #Coqui #AI #CoquiAI #VoiceAssistant #Sprachassistent #VoiceTechnology #KünstlicheStimme #MachineLearning #Python #Rhasspy #TextToSpeech #VoiceTech #STT #SpeechSynthesis #SpeechRecognition #Sprachsynthese #ArtificialVoice #VoiceCloning #Spracherkennung #CoquiTTS #voice #a11y #ScreenReader
Despite my vision being quite good, I lost out on being able to enjoy a meme because of a lack of alt-text. I could clearly see everything, but the logo in the meme was unfamiliar to me. Had alt-text been added to the picture, there is a good chance I could have found my answer there and enjoyed the meme like everyone else.
Alt-text is not just for the blind.
