Tomorrow @chihacknight.org is In-person and Online: Four-Flats, ADUs, and Beyond - How Abundant Housing Illinois is Reshaping Chicago. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2026/...

Today on the #Disability Daily #Podcast we celebrate Anders Gustaf Ekeberg, #deaf #Swedish #chemist who discovered #tantalum. Listen & read transcript: tinyurl.com/DisabilityDaily #DeafInSTEM #DisabledInSTEM #chemistry #education #accessibility #HearingLoss #deafness #history #EduSky #STEM #a11y

Join us tonight for a panel discussion featuring Reilly Martin of @publicgood.tech, Kate Green of @wethebuilders.org, and @civicwhitaker.com of @civictechallies.bsky.social. They’ll discuss the past year of the Trump administration and its effect on civic tech. chihacknight.org/events/2026/...

Inclusion isn’t an add-on; it is core to scientific excellence @rsc.org #InclusiveLabsRSC Explore case studies + principles for disability-inclusive labs → www.rsc.org/policy-and-c... #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionAtWork #InclusiveResearch

Tomorrow @chihacknight.org is Online: One Year In - What We Know the Trump Administration Means for Public Interest Technology. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2026/...

Tomorrow evening @chihacknight.org is Online: Govbot: Decentralized Government Data Meets AI Analysis — Built for Citizens and Activists. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

Join us in person or online tonight to hear from @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social about their data-driven audit & risk analysis of 50,000+ IL companies registered with USDOT - specifically examining their risk of involvement in crashes & fatalities with bicyclists. chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

Chicago in-person & online meeting tonight with @chihacknight.org chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

Tomorrow evening @chihacknight.org is In-person and Online: Bicyclist Fatalities - Investigating USDOT-Registered Carriers, City of Chicago Contracts, & Insurance Networks. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

DTNS for Tuesday November 18, 2025 with Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young - Microsoft announces Agent 365 and Google Drops Gemini 3, and Justin Robert Young explains why a US congressman is complaining about AI in video games. Listen here: shows.acast.com/dtns/episode...

Navigating healthcare can be overwhelming. This quick guide offers practical tips for family caregivers to advocate with confidence. bridgingapps.org/patient-advo...

The number of teachers using #AI to develop individualized education programs for students with #disabilities is surging, but so too are questions about what role the technology should play. #IEPs #SpecialEducation

Tomorrow evening @chihacknight.org is online for an open hack. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

By 2029, Illinois will have over 10 gigawatts of solar installed. See where energized and planned solar projects will be on the IL Solar Map! ilsolarmap.com/update/future

Tonight @chihacknight.org is In-person and Online for an Open Hack. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

⚙️ Here's a treat for you! Google just announced accessibility updates. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #Tech #Accessibility

My webinar on making printed and digital content #accessibility is now available as a standalone video with descriptions and captions in: English, Ukrainian, Malay, Arabic, Czech, German, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish. youtu.be/AO9XXkrACtU?...

Tomorrow evening @chihacknight.org is Online: The IMPACT Program - Funding solutions that address digital gaps and leverage storytelling. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

Daily Tech Headlines for Monday November 3, 2025 with Jenn Cutter China Suspends Export Control on Rare Earth Metals Listen here: shows.acast.com/dth/episodes...

News Hour Brief But Spectacular: LA County's Homelessness Prevention Unit uses AI-driven data to id people at risk of losing their home and offers support. Watch > youtu.be/jtxE7mMWYVQ?... @pbsnews.org #AI

23 years ago, the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) expanded voting access for millions of voters with disabilities. Today, we celebrate that progress and continue working toward full participation for all. #VotingRights #Accessibility #YesAccess #HAVA

📊 The new book Dashboards That Deliver releases today. For authors Andy Cotgreave, Amanda Makulec, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Steve Wexler, this is the culmination of countless hard work. @emiliaruzicka.bsky.social sat down with the authors to hear about their process. nightingaledvs.com/behind-the-s...

Nearly a month into the federal #shutdown, some organizations aiding people with #disabilities are starting to scale back services as the effects begin to mount.

Tomorrow evening @chihacknight.org is Online: Designing Dashboards that Deliver. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

Shared decision-making, competitive compensation, and meaningful mentorship are key elements of our peer research training model. Learn more about our article article: zurl.co/ZawMd #DisabilityResearch #PeerResearch #NDEAM #NDEAM2025

Tomorrow evening @chihacknight.org is online for an open hack. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

YouTube just changed how you add captions and descriptive audio and it’s easy to miss. If you care about reach or accessibility, this post breaks down what’s new and how to fix your workflow fast. Read it before your next video upload. meryl.net/youtube-acce... #Video

The Guardian: Experts hail 'remarkable' success of electronic implant in restoring sight www.theguardian.com/science/2025... retinal implant, PRIMA, Pixium Vision, Science Corporation, #AMD

Advocating for yourself at work means asking for what helps you succeed—whether that’s training, flexibility or accommodations. AES and the Ticket To Work Program can help: www.allsupemploymentservices.com/job-seekers/... #WorkplaceInclusion#WorkplaceInclusionk#ReturnToWorks#TicketToWork

Join us in person or online today to hear from the data science team from the Cook County Assessor’s Office! They’ll discuss how and why they built HomeVal, a web app that uses data to help determine home values. Doors open @ 6pm at i.c. stars. chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

October 2025 marks the 80th year of recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Stay tuned for more reflections from our staff about the importance of employing disabled researchers in disability research. #NDEAM #NDEAM2025

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month at @motherjones.com, I spoke to four disabled federal workers who were laid off about how their old jobs were very accessible—and what the federal government loses out on by having fewer disabled employees. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Tomorrow evening @chihacknight.org is In-person and Online: Generating 1.9 Million Static Web Pages to Explore How the Cook County Assessor’s Statistical Model Valued Your Home. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We recognize the valuable contributions of individuals with disabilities and remain committed to maintaining a workplace that’s respectful, supportive and accessible to all. We’re proud to celebrate the dedication and talent of our team members!

🗣️ October is AAC Awareness Month! Check out the BridgingApps AAC App List — top communication apps for all ages & abilities: 👉 bridgingapps.org/list-highlig... #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC #AssistiveTech #Accessibility #BridgingApps

Halfway through our hijinks and you've absolutely smashed our original fundraising goal of $500! 🎉 Can we hit our new goal of $750? Join us now on twitch for the last two hours of our #AccessibilityIsntScary livestream A Night of Fright 👻 www.twitch.tv/dotsrpg

🎉 October is AAC Awareness Month, and we’re excited to share that AssistiveWare’s AAC apps are currently on sale! Learn more about the sale here: www.assistiveware.com/aac-app-sale #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month! And just a reminder - not all disabilities are visible! 👏👏👏

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), which recognize the skills and contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace. Explore stories, resources and strategies to support and celebrate this talent: https://bit.ly/4gR5M2W

This is part of why I'd like a 3D printer. Another is that I just can't find storage solutions to fit what I have. (Free article) #adaptivetech #3dprinting #disability How to Use a 3D Printer to Make Custom Adaptive Tools - Consumer Reports […]

Tomorrow evening @chihacknight.org is Online: Open Hack. Learn more > chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

City Will Not Be Plowing Sidewalks Anytime Soon As Measure Fails In Council blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/06/c...

OpenAI will also get the option to buy as much as a 10% stake in AMD, according to a joint statement announcing the deal. The deal is the latest for the ChatGPT maker as it races to beef up its AI computing resources. https://to.pbs.org/47iboPF

Join us at 7pm to hear about @propublica.org’s investigation of the Trump administration’s deportations to a maximum security prison in El Salvador. Reporters @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social, @micarosenberg.bsky.social, & @perla-trevizo.bsky.social will discuss. chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

DTH for Tuesday September 23, 2025 with Robb Dunewood - Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, Google is integrating its Gemini assistant into specific Google TV smart TVs, and Meta created a new super PAC to combat restrictive AI. Listen here: shows.acast.com/dth/episodes...

The Trump administration is adding warnings to #Tylenol over #autism concerns and approving another drug to treat the developmental disorder, even while acknowledging that studies on both are inconclusive. #disabilities