Happy #InternationalWheelchairDay! Having the ability to move about using this vital AT enables access to social and political engagement, education, employment, health services and more for +65 million globally according to the @WHO

Have you seen ASL interpreting in TV shows or movies, or wished you could? We want to know about it! Our 20-min survey is for ASL signers or those in their circles. If you are selected and take the full survey you’ll earn $15 – tell us you’re interested! https://t.co/WI5RxNfagF

Open has always believed in the power of technology, including disability-oriented Assistive Technology (AT) to unlock people's capability and opportunities. We proudly support the #UnlockTheEveryday campaign led by @_ATscale to raise awareness and unlock access to AT globally🔓

📢Applications open for our MSc in Disability, Design & Innovation. This unique program merges research, engineering & design to tackle challenges faced by persons with disabilities. Apply now ⤵️ https://t.co/22qONgDt2e #GDIhub

Simply Open Awards Winners Announced - IDPWD 2023

Launch of Simply Open Awards 2023

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! 👉 Today we launch the 2nd year of Simply Open Awards at 1pm - visit our event below or watch here on our Twitter channel: https://t.co/9rpkaKc0sR 👉 We also have a blog to support the launch today: https://t.co/CycJuNDYhl #GAAD2023

Tune in here on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, at 1pm for our launch our 2nd year of the Simply Open Awards. Visit https://t.co/ZnZrP1HZVQ to learn more about how you can share your simple life hacks that help you or others overcome barriers. #gaad23 #lifehacks #awards

Today we've released our latest research showing that an alarming number of people aren't confident communicating with deaf people and people with hearing loss. This needs to change! Read our statistics and share your experience below ⬇️ https://t.co/sI6ynvA6LS #DeafAwarenessWeek

With all the toilet talk lately, non of which ever includes accessible toilets, I saw this door sign and loved it. Inclusion can be simple, but it must be accessible - which it rarely ever is. How ironic 🙃. (Happy to share this was an accessible bathroom.) Image description:

Origin story behind @BritishVogue #disability special.. and lovely conversation between two champions leading the way: @TheSineadBurke and Edward Enninful❤️🙏

From runways to galleries, stadiums to television screens, British Vogue’s May 2023 covers celebrate a new vanguard of Disabled talent. First up, @TheSineadBurke. In an important essay, she underscores why nothing is more fashionable than inclusivity. https://t.co/TtOxQ8z9QX

The government published the new Family Resources Survey last month. We have updated our UK research and statistics article with the latest numbers! https://t.co/2ceXFPx8SM

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs Listen to Christine Hemphill and Josh Wintersgill (@openforaccess) moderated by Christopher Patnoe (@Google) on how to create a global disability and age-inclusive insight community, for, with, and by PWD: https://t.co/iz09KwfHwh #ZeroCon23 #ZeroBarriers

The future of mobility is here! 🇨🇭 #Swiss spin-off from @EPFL_en, #DAAV, has developed an autonomous #electric #AI assisted wheelchair to make things easier for people with reduced #mobility. ♿ Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/zNE02PesZc

"Twitter had been one of the most user-friendly social media platforms out there—with a world-class team that made sure it was usable by people who had a variety of different needs." 🧐 https://t.co/4XmA4FSzqT

The stand out features of the new @tfwrail Stadler flirts are they are low floored with retractable gap fillers at each pair of doors enabling @LevelBoarding which is safer for everyone and transformative for disabled people.