http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/6206af4967588ac2b8ad2469/400x0.jpg?cropX1=108&cropX2=2254&cropY1=138&cropY2=2285 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ Steven Aquino's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/16/google-announces-a-slew-of-accessibility-updates-at-io-conference-more-this-week/ The Mountain View-based tech titan shared a bunch of accessibility-focused news spanning its Google I/O developer conference and Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_66466ada32ac8f6a816d8e4a Thu, 16 May 2024 16:50:05 -0400 2024-05-16T16:51:49-04:00 The Mountain View-based tech titan shared a bunch of accessibility-focused news spanning its Google I/O developer conference and Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Google Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/16/xbox-celebrates-global-accessibility-awareness-day-with-updates-resources-more/ Xbox highlights three core tenets: community, accessories, and updates. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_66462cea2981a974c5adbfaa Thu, 16 May 2024 12:16:18 -0400 2024-05-16T12:16:25-04:00 Xbox highlights three core tenets: community, accessories, and updates. Xbox Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/16/acquia-releases-results-of-new-survey-on-business-impact-of-neglecting-digital-accessibility/ Back in early February, I published an interview with Acquia chief market officer Jennifer Griffin Smith and director of product design Mary Blabaum. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_6645326c4ac7e728933170e3 Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2024-05-16T09:00:00-04:00 Back in early February, I published an interview with Acquia chief market officer Jennifer Griffin Smith and director of product design Mary Blabaum. Acquia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/14/how-jamie-mocrazy-and-her-sister-uses-tech-and-tenacity-to-uplift-the-tbi-community/ When I got together with Jamie Crane-Mauzy late last month to discuss her life and career, she told me she "grew up on the ski slopes with a dream." Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_6643d573de7e222ed0c99e75 Tue, 14 May 2024 18:07:02 -0400 2024-05-14T18:07:09-04:00 When I got together with Jamie Crane-Mauzy late last month to discuss her life and career, she told me she "grew up on the ski slopes with a dream." Jamie MoCrazy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/13/inside-pbs-kids-decision-to-add-asl-interpretation-to-several-of-its-popular-shows/ The ASL initiative was a collaborative undertaking between PBS Kids, Bridge Multimedia, and the Described and Captioned Media Program. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_664290f36927090293aef4e9 Mon, 13 May 2024 19:02:40 -0400 2024-05-13T19:16:52-04:00 The ASL initiative was a collaborative undertaking between PBS Kids, Bridge Multimedia, and the Described and Captioned Media Program. PBS Kids Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/13/how-cousin-hodie-playdate-is-trying-to-make-empathy-accessible-to-every-child/ According to Harke, the production team wanted to target "a different demographic" with the neurodivergent community, as she noted it represents 20% of the population. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_664246fa47fdd504bc6c928d Mon, 13 May 2024 13:26:32 -0400 2024-05-15T12:27:53-04:00 According to Harke, the production team wanted to target "a different demographic" with the neurodivergent community, as she noted it represents 20% of the population. PBS Kids Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/10/how-megastar-youtuber-cg5-used-music-and-technology-to-find-his-way-in-the-world/ Green, who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, has used his neurodiversity to his advantage when making music. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_663e5a76a92f974a519abc4e Fri, 10 May 2024 13:57:29 -0400 2024-05-10T14:29:53-04:00 Green, who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, has used his neurodiversity to his advantage when making music. Charlie Green Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/09/entrepreneur-arsen-tomsky-talks-being-a-stutterer-indrive-fluentaai-in-interview/ Arsen Tomsky is an underdog in more ways than one. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_663d4a5b4e1bce0213f61ebd Thu, 09 May 2024 18:57:48 -0400 2024-05-09T19:10:14-04:00 Arsen Tomsky is an underdog in more ways than one. Google Images Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/09/hondas-phil-hruska-talks-forthcoming-honda-scenic-audio-app-in-interview/ In a press release issued last month, venerable carmaker Honda announced a new app called Honda Scenic Audio. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_663d002ca414915116e53534 Thu, 09 May 2024 13:37:33 -0400 2024-05-09T13:48:24-04:00 In a press release issued last month, venerable carmaker Honda announced a new app called Honda Scenic Audio. Honda Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/08/walter-laplante-talks-engineering-at-ford-building-maivs-tech-more-in-interview/ I recently reconnected with Ford in order to meet with Walter LaPlante, an 11-year veteran with the company who happens to be Deaf and wears hearing aids. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_663bdcace92ee115b6d428b7 Wed, 08 May 2024 16:45:57 -0400 2024-05-08T16:46:04-04:00 I recently reconnected with Ford in order to meet with Walter LaPlante, an 11-year veteran with the company who happens to be Deaf and wears hearing aids. Ford Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/08/ava-ceo-thibault-duchemin-talks-being-a-coda-new-ava-voice-more-in-new-interview/ CODAs are special insofar as we literally live between two worlds, hearing and deaf, and much of that strapping involves communication. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_663b9d704b9f960679803d4f Wed, 08 May 2024 12:10:08 -0400 2024-05-09T12:32:19-04:00 CODAs are special insofar as we literally live between two worlds, hearing and deaf, and much of that strapping involves communication. Ava Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/07/for-koala-eco-accessibility-means-using-healthier-more-sustainable-everyday-cleaners/ The Australia-based Koala Eco shares a similar conceit to Branch Basics, insofar as both aspire to create cleaning solutions that are healthier for the environment and... Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_663a64db8182192f2e985a31 Tue, 07 May 2024 14:00:51 -0400 2024-05-07T14:00:55-04:00 The Australia-based Koala Eco shares a similar conceit to Branch Basics, insofar as both aspire to create cleaning solutions that are healthier for the environment and... Koala Eco Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/07/intel-accessibility-leader-darryl-adams-talks-disability-inclusion-in-new-interview/ What I wrote in my lede then remains relevant now: Most people don’t associate Intel with accessibility and assistive tech, but they should. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_66391a1438db571da98dd045 Tue, 07 May 2024 11:10:05 -0400 2024-05-09T12:24:52-04:00 What I wrote in my lede then remains relevant now: Most people don’t associate Intel with accessibility and assistive tech, but they should. Intel Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/03/dr-marc-fagelson-talks-tinnitus-and-coping-with-it-more-accessibly-in-interview/ This is when a person experiences sounds even when they understand there is zero ambient noise emanating from their environment. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_66351bc99f7b13607e607fa5 Fri, 03 May 2024 13:49:41 -0400 2024-05-03T19:19:29-04:00 This is when a person experiences sounds even when they understand there is zero ambient noise emanating from their environment. Google Images Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/02/dr-jennifer-tsai-talks-tcls-great-nxtpaper-technology-healthier-screen-time-habits-more-in-new-interview/ The conceit behind the technology essentially is our constant interaction with computer screens does our eyes no favors. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_6633bf1923e72c3cb7038ba0 Thu, 02 May 2024 13:13:58 -0400 2024-05-07T00:03:50-04:00 The conceit behind the technology essentially is our constant interaction with computer screens does our eyes no favors. TCL Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/01/inside-ablegamers-work-to-make-video-games-playable-by-every-gamer-everywhere/ AbleGamers has a video on their YouTube channel which explains why supporting them is important. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_66327a8cadcaa71468b2b829 Wed, 01 May 2024 14:13:44 -0400 2024-05-07T00:01:27-04:00 AbleGamers has a video on their YouTube channel which explains why supporting them is important. Activision Blizzard Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/30/how-ankit-gupta-and-quizizz-are-using-ai-to-level-the-playing-field-for-every-learner/ When Quizizz co-founder and CEO Ankit Gupta was in school, he was but one of 50 students in his classroom. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_663139757f39777d0ce760a1 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:58:27 -0400 2024-05-09T12:24:23-04:00 When Quizizz co-founder and CEO Ankit Gupta was in school, he was but one of 50 students in his classroom. Quizizz Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/29/how-rev-wants-to-make-the-worlds-conversations-more-accessible-to-everyone/ Rev accomplishes this by leveraging artificial intelligence to provide people with "very accurate transcripts, captions, [and] subtitles" such that they are able to pu... Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_66302208369f954aaab263a1 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:12:19 -0400 2024-05-06T23:53:49-04:00 Rev accomplishes this by leveraging artificial intelligence to provide people with "very accurate transcripts, captions, [and] subtitles" such that they are able to pu... Google Images Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/29/wistia-chief-technology-officer-kevin-schwartz-talks-making-video-accessible-in-interview/ Wistia reported an astounding 254% increase last year in businesses using captions in their videos compared to 2022. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_662fcec776ec1c30e2faef3a Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:29:37 -0400 2024-05-06T23:53:49-04:00 Wistia reported an astounding 254% increase last year in businesses using captions in their videos compared to 2022. Google Images Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/26/justice-department-announces-new-voting-rights-information-for-language-disability-more/ The DOJ notes this work is in accordance with its "longstanding practice" to update resources in election years. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_662bd17f655f1740b4264d40 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:37:51 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:25-04:00 The DOJ notes this work is in accordance with its "longstanding practice" to update resources in election years. Google Images Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/25/how-darshita-raval-and-mindhappy-is-making-mindfulness-accessible-to-all/ On its website, Mindhappy has a unique elevator pitch. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_662a945f97842f55f520f237 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:02:45 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:36-04:00 On its website, Mindhappy has a unique elevator pitch. Mindhappy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/24/veterans-affairs-tech-compliance-boss-chet-frith-talks-leading-the-world-in-accessibility-in-interview/ The VA’s flagship software is its VA Health & Benefits app. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_6629623c6e2f5d6b93eaaf12 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:53:34 -0400 2024-05-09T12:31:48-04:00 The VA’s flagship software is its VA Health & Benefits app. Department of Veterans Affairs Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/23/for-mountaineer-maureen-beck-accessibility-is-a-literal-climb/ While in college at the University of Vermont, she discovered a disabled climbing group and had an epiphany. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_6627e71d165a75310ac4344c Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:53:37 -0400 2024-05-02T06:15:44-04:00 While in college at the University of Vermont, she discovered a disabled climbing group and had an epiphany. Cedar Wright Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/22/upway-chief-executive-toussaint-wattinne-talks-making-electric-bikes-more-accessible-to-all-new-trend-report-more-in-interview/ Every bike sold by Upway undergoes what Wattinne characterized as a "meticulous certification" process, which includes a one-year warranty, at Upway’s Brooklyn warehou... Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_6626d360848b366cc8fb6b97 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:51:41 -0400 2024-05-02T06:02:40-04:00 Every bike sold by Upway undergoes what Wattinne characterized as a "meticulous certification" process, which includes a one-year warranty, at Upway’s Brooklyn warehou... Upway Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/2024/04/22/how-standard-practice-is-using-ai-to-make-administrative-tasks-more-accessible-to-healthcare-workers-everywhere/ These jobs, medical staff said, consumed a significant amount of time and resources that weren’t being devoted to actually practicing medicine. Steven Aquino, Contributor Steven Aquino, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/stevenaquino/ content_662698d70f94a46e0bf973e6 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:33:50 -0400 2024-05-02T06:02:40-04:00 These jobs, medical staff said, consumed a significant amount of time and resources that weren’t being devoted to actually practicing medicine. Standard Practice Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion standard