Category: Communications and Outreach

In this insightful video from accessibility advocate Charlotte Borgersen she expresses what is needed when considering an accessible trail for her and others with mobility concerns. The video was taken at Pemberton Twp. Pemberton Lake where we have been working with the township to make accessibility improvements to the nature trail.

Here is a recording of a conversation with Craig Ismaili, a staff attorney with Disability Rights NJ, and his colleague Regina Smith. The presentation summarized the relevant regulations regarding inclusion and accessibility for vision impairments, deaf or hard of hearing, sensory processing disorders, and anxiety. They highlighted examples from across the country and brainstormed best practices for increasing accessibility and enjoyment of outdoor spaces in NJ in relation to these disability concerns. Finally, attendees reviewed considerations and tips to begin the conversation about accessibility in their own space.

In this forum we hear from Maayan Ziv, founder of AccessNow initiative. Diving into the initiatives goals, collaborations and ways to get involved. Exploring their cell-phone application for exploring trails and open space.

Web Accessibility is essential to ensuring equal access to nature and information about parks, preserves, and trails. This forum introduces the core components of web accessibility.

Meet Rebecca Martin, a candidate in the Rutgers School of Social Work PhD program and student affiliate of the Rutgers Hub on Aging Collaboration. She believes the work we do is only as strong as our ability to discuss it. In this Language Matters presentation, Rebecca will be presenting on the importance of using language in a culturally competent way when engaging with people with disabilities and considering other intersectional positioning. She will provide nuanced considerations while also providing practical tips for where to start and important strategies for adapting your communication to best align with the preferences of the members of your local community.

When so much communication with the public and with colleagues involves technology, it takes thoughtful consideration to make sure what you are saying is received by your intended audience. In this presentation, Joe Zesski, Program Manager of the Northeast ADA Center, will discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to the communications of state/local government as well as businesses and nonprofits. He will particularly focus on the requirement to provide effective communication to individuals with disabilities and what that means in the digital space.

Mr. Zesski will review what makes electronic communication most accessible to the most number of individuals. He will provide best practice strategies and tips for achieving accessibility in documents, presentations, social media, and other forms of electronic communication. Time will be set aside for questions and answers.