As promised, here is the updated list with a few additions, as per your request. Please follow them on Twitter, find them on Facebook, link to them on Linked In, and avail yourself of their genius. Thank you to all of you for your great work and contribution of time and energy in educating others.
Now that I’ve spent some time as a tweep, I’m getting a better handle on how reaching out to a network of like-minded business people can enhance my own little universe, even if it’s only 140 characters at a time. In just a few months on Twitter, I’ve made some great connections with both business owners and consumers in an effort to market my own offerings. I’ve hired consultants I’ve met through Twitter, I’ve downloaded some great software and apps I learned about from Twitter, and have received the most wonderfully positive and encouraging feedback from complete strangers who have learned of my work through Twitter. Along with my other social networking efforts, I’ve managed to come up with a really stellar list of great resources from which I’ve personally benefited. I thought I’d share some of them with you, in hope that you find the same superb quality I’ve discovered. Remember, behind every seemingly meaningless screen name is a brilliant human being who is seeking to share their wisdom and experience.
Note: For newcomers to the world of accessibility, the use of “a11y” is an abbrieviation of sorts for the word “accessibility.” Also, some of the URL’s I shortened, just for your ease of use. No malware here!
@mcourcel — Accessible tips and tricks, including screen reader friendly app reviews can be found at: www.accesscontent.ca/blog
@BCCPD Find the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities Help Sheets, reports, and magazine online: www.bccpd.bc.ca
@tbabinszki – Tom Babinszki Section 508 accessibility consultant, publisher of Even Grounds newsletter www.evengrounds.com/
@blindbeautiful — Blind Beautifully Blind Inc. is a Non-Profit organization that bridges the gap between the sighted and visually impaired. ow.ly/1wkLh
@InclusivePlanet — Creating an online community where the visually-impaired can easily share accessible content and conversations. www.inclusiveplanet.com
@stcaccess – Tweets from the SIG (Karen and Cyn) about accessibility issues for technical communicators, spiced with dashes of usability and other goodies. www.stc-access.org
@Independence1st – Independence First : Disability, access, advocacy news – from NPO ILC headquartered in MKE, WI – #1 "Disability" listkeeper per Listorious.
@AccEase Robyn Hunt Info access & human (disability) rights specialist, writer, blogger, trainer, speaker etc www.accese.com/ / tinyurl.com/ygojlzx
@sgauder – Sandi Gauder Web Accessibility Experts offers accessible web design courses & AODA legislation insights. webaccessibilityexperts.ca
@INDATAproject – Sarah Norman INDATA services include: Information, referrals, funding assistance, device demos, device loan, and equipment reutilization.
@EqualAccessSOU- Disability Resources from Southern Oregon University
@aablog - Ron Graham: Author of Access Ability blog, assistive technology trainer, & advocate for inclusion & disability rights. And, yes, I’m blind.
@grwebguy – Bill Creswell 34-36 Million people in the US have trouble hearing your video message. 4-5 million cannot hear it at all. If your message is worth hearing – caption it. www.facebook.com/l/fccb0;captionwire.com
@blindbargains Products and info for anyone with vision loss.-
@mosaicpossible – 65,000 Americans with intellectual disabilities don’t have adequate housing wouldyouhelp.org
@EmpowerAbility – Deb Young,OTR/L,CAPS, occupational therapy. Serving DE, SEPA and S. Jersey
@Fredshead - Blog, news, products for people with disabilities. American Printing House for the Blind aph.org
@aboutdignity Advocates dignity for everyone from all walks of life.
@IBMAccess – IBM Accessibility Austin/San Jose/all over!
@WebAxe Blog, podcasts, assistive technology news and information. By Dennis Lembree, creator of Accessible Twitr.
@AccessibleTwitr – Follow news and updates about Accessible Twitr. www.accessibletwitter.com
@Accessibility_ – Access & Mobility
@Disabilitygov– www.disability.gov USA
@Disaboom – Disability Website, Everywhere!
@ AdvocateAbility – Disability Advocates, Grand Rapids MI
@GlobalDR- Disability Relief, Portland, Oregon USA
@disabilityblog – Disability Lawyers, Beaumont, Texas
@Abadi_Access – Eliminating architectural barriers in design and construction using the ADAAG bit.ly/cZCkX2
@disabledsportOR – Disability Sports Wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball and goalball all practicing strong in Portland!
@Disability RightsMT - Montana, USA
@gimpgirl – A group for women with disabilities.
@DisabilityGuide – Disability Guide
@DisabledWorld – – Disability newsfeed
@a11yjobs – Jobs in the accessibility field, all over the world.
@a11yevents - Accessible events of interest all over the world.
@SakshamSeva – Disability Portal, New Delhi India. Eliminating Disability by Enabling Minds" (twitthis.com/yhbq9w)
@CSUNCOD – The Center on Disability at California State University, Northridge
@RangerStation Ramblings from some dude in the AT industry therangerstation.blogspot.com/
@aznightingales –Disability Nurses in Phoenix, Arizona
@AccessAfrica -Disability Solutions
@Accessible_info – Accessible news and info, community and communication.
@InsightsEmpire – Laura Legendary speaker, author and educator specializing in disability awareness and advocacy www.eloquentinsights.com
If you do not find yourself or your favorite accessible twee-source (Oh come on, now. You have no idea how long I debated over the use of “twee-source”), please add your info to the comments. Help me identify and grow an important list from
which everyone can build.
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