Has anyone here ever gotten off of SSDI through Ticket to Work? I have been trying for a while.

I have SSDI due to mental illness.

Do you regret it? Were or are you scared? Is your life better?

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How to Train Friends and Family on a Screen Reader

November 26, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST

Learning access technology can appear daunting to a newly blind person. Finding quality access technology training can also be difficult for several factors. This is where technology savvy friends and family can help someone start learning how to use a screen reader. Join the National Federation of the Blind on Tuesday, November 26, from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. eastern to learn how you can teach a friend or family member how to get started with a screen reader. We will cover:

• How a screen reader works
• How screen readers present content
• Common keyboard shortcuts to start with
• Further training resources to learn how to use multiple screen readers

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Nike’s new Elite EasyOn backpack was designed with innovative features making it accessible for as many athletes as possible, including those with low dexterity or motor skills.

Originally developed for athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the backpack is now available to everyone through the company’s online store for $150.

Hey folks, there is an up and coming Discord alternative. It is called "Revolt" https://revolt.chat/. It is completely separate from Discord, and is being run by a small team of devs and mods (I am not part of the platform dev or mod team). I am just a user and server owner and want to spread the word.

The app itself is very good, although changes are implemented slowly because the folks working on it are volunteer and work on it as a labor of love in their spare time. It does have voice chat like Discord, but can be a bit wonky. The voice server is supposed to be replaced soon with something more robust. At this time, screen share is not available.

However, if you are looking for a Discord alterative (if even just to have as a backup to Discord), this is the right place.

Should you be interested in joining my Disability server on Revolt, please feel free to do so: https://rvlt.gg/9xNVbPdK

Hope to see you there!

A non-comprehensive guide to some of the styles available.

Whichever you go for, they're all generally around £4000/$5000 . YMMV.

Depending upon your location, a dealer may bring one to your home for you to trial them. You're spending a lot of money so do not be afraid to ask.

Searching YouTube for these brand names should come up with a lot of examples.

Single Rear Wheel:

Smart Drive and Smoov are small motors with a single wheel that attach to the back of your manual chair. You control propulsion with a speed dial near your lap, and you steer the chair using your hands on the wheel push rims as normal. You can also push to contribute towards propulsion if you like. The extent to which they contribute towards overall speed is variable dependent upon your needs, but they can propel the chair entirely on their own, meaning all you have to do is steer.

Pro:

• They are both easy to attach/remove.
• comparatively light
• you have full control of steering

Con:

• sometime

Does anyone know if there is a way to voice control Kindle (other than reading on tablet or computer)? Need to accommodate significant arm, trunk, and leg weakness. I know there is a voice-to-text bluetooth, but I am hoping to find the opposite! Thanks!

Interesting read on how media portrayal of people with disabilities shapes perception of them as "deserving" of accommodations under ADA, or not.