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Conversations on technology for community service providers

Kim Matthews

Kim Matthews

Kim Matthews is a community-minded gal who lives and blogs from her beloved neighbourhood of S. Granville in Vancouver. Kim is infinitely curious – a researcher, writer, artist, and lifelong learner – a seeker of information that she plans on turning into even more grey matter (even though pink is her favourite colour).

Recent Posts by Kim Matthews:

(At least) 5 Easy Social Media Tips and Tools for Beginners

 

 

Social media strengthens connections and collaborations. It’s a way to share knowledge with your: community, clients, staff, volunteers, other agencies, and those seeking your expertise. Wonderful, right?

In 2018 it is used to turn communication into interactive dialogue among communities and individuals. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, GooglePlus, the list goes on. These platforms enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking, and who in this day and age doesn’t want to be able to do that for their organization? 

Topics: Social Media ShareVision workplace community volunteering efficiency Productivity digital technology Google

Designing for Universal Access

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For most of my working life, I have been involved in visual design. Suffice it to say, I am interested in all aspects of it – though I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that universal accessibility was never really on my design radar. 

That is until my friend became an accredited Access Consultant through the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program.

And wow, there is a lot to assess.

Topics: inclusion accessibility access design

Inclusive Representation in Artificial Intelligence

“Machine learning and AI have the power to transform our lives and to empower every person and organization around the world. It’s crucial that as these technologies develop they are designed to include people with disabilities”

~ Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft

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The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) seems so amazing – I mean, robots I can talk to and ask to activate functions in my home? Yes please! 

Topics: Technology inclusion diversity artificial intelligence machine learning deep learning

Tech Helps Design for Inclusive Space

Being a lover of all aspects of design leads me down some really interesting paths.  There are some super cool ideas floating around out there and I love seeing what is being designed to make the world more accessible. When design intersects with technology, there are so many possibilities. So the announcement of the launch of the first online platform for digital accessibility really piqued my interest.

Topics: Technology inclusion Disability digital technology web online platform Google

Seeing and Being Seen in the Arts Community

As a creator, I am always interested in the arts and cultural goings on across Canada. As a contributor to the Sharevision blog I have been even more cognizant of the happenings in the arts from an inclusion perspective. So when I caught a radio interview about an art exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery in Vancouver featuring only artists who are living with disabilities and who use wheelchairs, I paid attention.

Topics: ShareVision developmental disabilities art gallery Disability education

Flexibilty is Key to Learning

Topics: adpative technology developmental disabilities inclusion autism Disability learning education library university