Power Grid Blog
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | January 4, 2013
I read an article today about two British men with Retinitis Pigmentosa, who had their sight partially restored with electronic retina implants. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture, Health and Benefits, Telecom and Technology
Paralympics -- hard core sports and great TV
By Lara Schwartz | September 5, 2012
2012 London Paralympic games Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture, Entertainment, Telecom and Technology
2012 Paralympics
By Jennah Bedrosian | August 27, 2012
Wednesday will mark the opening day of the 2012 Paralympic games. Learn More »
Blog Category: Entertainment, Telecom and Technology, Accessibility
Closed-Captions on the Web: An Unfinished Battle
By Josh Benjamin | June 5, 2012
As we work to advance accessible technology through legislation, we also must convince individual YouTube users and online video outlets to accept the global necessity of closed-captions on the internet. Learn More »
Blog Category: Accessibility, Telecom and Technology
Why People with Disabilities Must Get Involved with Telecommunications Issues
By AAPD Power Grid Blog Team | March 6, 2012
As a deaf person growing up in a post-ADA world, I have seen the changing landscape of how much accessible technology has impacted our life for the greater benefit. As a child, I recall watching deaf people making important calls on the TTY and seeing TTYs in public places. Learn More »
Blog Category: Telecom and Technology
AAPD Attends Live "Tweetup" Discussion with Senior Administration Officials
By AAPD Power Grid Blog Team | January 25, 2012
Following yesterday's 2012 State of the Union address, AAPD attended a live panel discussion with Senior Administration officials. The conversation addressed questions asked by both the in-person audience and social media users. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights, Telecom and Technology, Workplace and Employment
FCC Releases Rules for Internet Protocol (IP) TV Captioning
By AAPD Power Grid Blog Team | January 18, 2012
On January 13th, the FCC released rules for Internet Protocol (IP) TV captioning. These rules are a giant step taken towards ensuring greater technological freedom and accessibility for people with disabilities. This rule is a step toward implementing the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. Learn More »
Blog Category: Telecom and Technology
AAPD Joins White House Officials for Twitter Town Hall
By Power Grid Blog Team | December 16, 2011
On December 15th, AAPD participated in a Twitter town hall with White House officials. This event was an exciting opportunity to both engage with the administration on pressing disability issues and offer our community a platform to share their opinions. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights, Telecom and Technology
My Experience as a Woman with a Disability in a STEM Career
By Power Grid Blog Team | December 7, 2011
Declaring my major was one of the hardest tasks I had to do in college. I wanted to major in it all. When I told my parents I wanted to quadruple-major in Auto Mechanics, Criminology, Archaeology, and Theatre Arts, they told me I was crazy. Learn More »
Blog Category: Telecom and Technology, Workplace and Employment
How to Succeed in the STEM Field
By Power Grid Blog Team | December 6, 2011
Here is what Brittany Boyne, Ohio's STEM Ability Alliance Project Coordinator and Ability Advisor, had to say about pursuing a STEM career for people with disabilities. Learn More »
