BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
May 5, 2024
Become an 'Accessibility Trusted Tester' for Google in the U.S. and Canada
Are you a frequent user of Google products? Passionate about improving software and hardware accessibility, including for people with disabilities? If so, then you may be interested in joining Google's Accessibility Trusted Tester program. Potential Trusted Testers will go through a screening process to enter the program. To apply, please fill out the interest form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcb-l0mCZ__09SSyFAuI_k2WBLR05URYbR_Stv9N42u7GTiw/viewform and someone from the Google Accessibility team will be in touch within two weeks.
Accessible Communication Devices Being Tested at JFK
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has initiated field testing of new hand-held language translation-interpretation devices at John F. Kennedy International Airport. In addition to the capability to translate 83 languages, these devices, smaller than a cell phone, can help make the process of going through the security checkpoint more accessible for people with hearing disabilities. TSA agents or travelers can speak into the device, and the words will appear on the screen for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to read. Communication struggles can be awkward, result in holding up already long lines of travelers awaiting screening, and create suspicion among TSA agents when deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers appear not to be responding confidently. By improving communication, these assistive technologies will help improve the quality of air travel for deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers.
Project Flaunt Hub---Don’t Hide It
Flaunt It is a nonprofit with the mission of advancing acceptance, understanding, tolerance and mutual respect for a person’s visible or invisible differences. The organization recently launched the Project Flaunt Hub, an online, interactive program designed for elementary and/or middle-grade students and military/veteran communities, their families, and caregivers to share and celebrate who they are. Visit the hub: https://donthideitflauntit.org/project-flaunt-hub/
2024 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will offer eight scholarships to be used in the fall semester of 2024. High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment industries that will be enrolled in college or a university during Fall 2024 are eligible. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education at their college or university. Applications are due by May 8 at 5:00pm ET. Learn more and apply: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/2024NBCUAAPD
Disability Inclusion Fund Grants Opportunities
The Disability Inclusion Fund (DIF) at Borealis Philanthropy is currently accepting applications for two grant opportunities: Disability Inclusion Fund grants and the DIF x Tech Fund. The application is available now through May 29 at 11:59 pm ET. Learn more about how to apply: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/newsand-updates/
2024 Ann Marie Brown Scholarship
College students who are residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties and meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the $2,000 Ann Marie Brown Scholarship Award. The award honors the memory of the late Vice President for Government and Public Relations of the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, a professional organization that represents Long Island’s not-for-profit and public hospitals. The application deadline is June 14. Learn more and apply: https://suburbanhospitalalliance.org/nshc/programs/ann_marie_brown_memorial_scholarship/
Dinah F.B. Cohen DREAM Fellowship Program
The National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) created the Dinah F. B. Cohen DREAM Fellowship Program to provide college students and recent graduates with disabilities with professional skills and leadership opportunities. Selected Fellows will complete approximately 65 hours of a paid fellowship from September through December 2024. Applications are due by July 15. Learn more and apply: https://ndmc.pyd.org/fellowship/