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Looking for people, not just links? Nine advocates in the Disability & Accessibility lane write and speak on accommodations, inclusive hiring, and accessible tech.
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Free, MIT-licensed local voice dictation for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The official page provides desktop downloads, and the anomalyco/hex repository supplies the source and license.
Communications of the ACM research article synthesizing a 44-person workshop on AI, accessibility, and employment for disabled workers. It covers employment gaps, AI errors and hallucinations in situations where accuracy is critical, AI-scored video interviews that can screen out workers with non-normative speech or movement, accessibility overlays that may not work as advertised, and accountability gaps when inaccessible tools come from third-party vendors. Free to read.
Free, open-source desktop speech-to-text app that works completely offline. Press a shortcut, speak, and the transcribed text is pasted into any text field using local Whisper or Parakeet models. Available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
A curated blog post collecting articles, guidelines, and resources on designing for cognitive accessibility and neurodiversity in user experience and interface design.
The Job Accommodation Network's free eLearning and training resources on workplace accommodation and disability employment, including self-paced modules and recorded events.
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University maintains this resource hub for employers and job seekers interested in neuroinclusive workplaces. It gathers tip sheets on managing autistic employees, the Neurodiversity @ Work and Autism @ Work playbooks developed with Disability:IN and University of Washington researchers, a six-module self-paced neurodiversity curriculum, profiles of companies with neurodiversity hiring programs such as Microsoft, SAP, EY, and JPMorgan Chase, and a section of resources for job seekers on preparing for employment. All materials are free to access.
Disability:IN's learning and development hub collects the organization's disability-inclusion programs in one place. It includes the NextGen Leaders Program, which connects emerging talent and veterans with disabilities to mentorship and career-connected development with partner companies; DOBE certification for disability-owned businesses; Veterans Initiatives for career development pathways; and digital learning modules on accessibility, neuroinclusion, and disability-inclusive AI. The page also links to free Microsoft courses on AI and accessibility. Membership and certification programs are aimed at companies; the learning modules and program pages are free to browse.
Gates Foundation press release announcing a five-year partnership of 60 signatories — frontier AI labs, researchers, companies, governments, community organizations, and philanthropic groups — to expand AI access across languages and voices.
Why I recommend it: A commitment announcement, not an outcome report. Read it for who has signed on and what they say they will do; the hard part is whether the resulting models and data actually serve the communities named.
ACM's magazine on human-computer interaction and design, covering how people actually live with technology — accessibility, friction by design, generative AI in scholarly work. The issue contents and the Blog@IX posts are free to read on this site.
Why I recommend it: The site itself is free, but some full features link through to the ACM Digital Library, which can ask for a subscription or membership. Read the blog and the free features first — it is one of the few places writing about design choices as ethical choices.
Partnership on AI's open library of guidance, frameworks, and case studies on responsible AI: synthetic media, labor and the economy, AI safety, fairness, and inclusive AI development.
Why I recommend it: When you need a credible source instead of a hot take, cite these. The labor and economy work is the most useful set for career conversations about automation.
Neurodiversity employment network that matches autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic candidates with employers seeking neurodivergent talent in software, UX, and data roles.
Why I recommend it: Built by neurodivergent founders. The matching process is designed around strengths rather than interview performance.
A first-person account of how one professional's neurodivergent brain works day to day, and what support and communication actually help at work.
Why I recommend it: Read this before you assume you know what accommodation means. Plain, specific and written by the person living it.
A job board connecting employers with candidates from underrepresented groups, including veterans, people with disabilities, and women.
Why I recommend it: Employers who pay to post here are at least signaling intent. Still do your own culture research before you accept.
On-device AI with cloud fallback for smartphones, laptops, and edge devices, designed to cut inference costs by knowing when to hand off to frontier cloud models.
Why I recommend it: I am watching on-device AI closely because it could make powerful tools accessible at lower cost and with more privacy. Cactus is a useful example of the "know when to hand off" design pattern.
A free, open-source cloud engineering program built on accessible technical education, hands-on practice, AI-powered feedback, and independent learning.
From the site: A free, open-source cloud engineering program built on accessible technical education, hands-on practice, AI-powered feedback, and independent learning.
Why I recommend it: A self-paced, no-cost path into cloud engineering; great if you want structured hands-on labs without a bootcamp price tag.
Free career centers and job training nationwide, serving people re-entering the workforce, youth, people with disabilities, and returning citizens at no cost to eligible participants.
Why I recommend it: Often the most accessible option locally — walk-in friendly, with digital skills classes and one-on-one coaching.
Directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies offering free training and job support for people with disabilities.
Why I recommend it: Your state agency can fund training, assistive technology, and job coaching. Call the office listed for your state directly.
Free employment support, training, and job placement services for adults receiving Social Security disability benefits.
Why I recommend it: Free services and protections that let you try work without immediately losing benefits. Pair it with your state vocational rehabilitation agency.
VA program providing training, education, and employment support for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Why I recommend it: Chapter 31 can fund a full retraining plan. Worth an eligibility check even if you think you will not qualify.
Founder and CEO of Change Catalyst, an award-winning advocate for diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.
Why I recommend it: Tech-specific inclusion advice is rarer than generic DEI content, and hers is grounded in actual company consulting work.
Paralympic champion and member of the House of Lords working on AI and technology legislation and accessible design in the UK Parliament.
Why I recommend it: A unusual combination — elite disabled athlete turned actual AI policymaker, worth following for where accessibility and tech regulation intersect.
Attorney, author and artist; Florida's first documented openly autistic attorney, writing and speaking on neurodiversity and disability inclusion.
Why I recommend it: She has lived the exact "will disclosing this cost me the job" question a lot of neurodivergent job seekers are quietly asking.
Founder of Minds of All Kinds (formerly Kaleidoscope Society), neurodiversity advocate and creator of the ADHD Navigators Program.
Why I recommend it: Built specifically for adults figuring out ADHD and neurodivergence at work, not just kids — underserved territory.
Disability advocate and author Shane Burcaw shares everyday life and an interabled relationship, breaking down stereotypes. Hosted by Shane Burcaw & Hannah Burcaw.
In plain terms: This YouTube channel features disability advocate Shane Burcaw and Hannah Burcaw sharing their everyday life in an interabled relationship. You can watch their videos to learn about their experiences and break down stereotypes.
Why I recommend it: Honest, funny, and it shifts how workplaces think about disability.
