TPAC Inclusion Fund and White House Request for Information

Hello Accessibility for Children group members,
We wanted to let you know about an opportunity to provide feedback to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy that was sent to us. As the deadline is approaching in a few days (7/15/24), we would like to encourage you to send comments for feedback individually. I have sent a comment stating that I am a co-chair for the Accessibility for Children community group through W3C, as well as our wiki page and contact information for future reference.  Please see the message below for details.
Additionally, we wanted to let you know that the Inclusion Fund to attend TPAC 2024 is open for applications. Please understand that this fund supports participants who may need assistance with expenses related to participating in TPAC to include travel, accommodations, meals, family care, technology support, and more. More information is included below.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Best,
Shira and Maud
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For your information, today we are opening applications for the Inclusion Fund for TPAC 2024:
https://gzobeteisdd.typeform.com/to/PS8Jz5Rj


The TPAC Inclusion Fund is a community effort to enable wider participation at TPAC, and help remove barriers for people from a group that is under-represented in the web community, who are unable to attend TPAC without financial help and who want to attend or contribute to TPAC in a meaningful way.

You can read more about this program on the TPAC 2024 registration page:
https://www.w3.org/2024/09/TPAC/registration.html#inclusion-fund


Anyone who has questions may get in touch with us via <diversity@w3.org>.

W3C Home news item: https://www.w3.org/news/2024/w3c-offers-an-inclusion-fund-for-tpac-2024/

Mastodon: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fw3c.social%2f%40w3c%2f112763842717585116&c=E,1,0plSY6xp1tddynJ1Maa-3RAgZGiqSJOUBmELaHcXu_4thtyD9lW8lqtEvwjN8AYfJAMMGuE2tSQe5tuxEeSQoNMNBnNEisFwF122zCFv2gJXxCv4IoQUntjn4_w,&typo=1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/w3c_w3c-offers-an-inclusion-fund-for-tpac-2024-activity-7216885885710069760-sZCI


The TPAC 2024 Inclusion Fund sponsors are W3C and an anonymous donor.
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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Request for Information (RFI)
What inequities do disabled people face? Share your thoughts! We encourage everyone in the disability community to respond to the Request for Information (RFI), from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), which seeks input to help steer the development of the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity. OSTP is asking the public for feedback to understand the full scope of inequities faced by disabled people and the gaps in our current knowledge. Ultimately, the agenda will support the government in making data-informed policy decisions to advance equity in all areas—including health, employment, education and others—for people with disabilities. You may submit comments until July 15, 2024.
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Sarah Brasiel PhD
Education Research Analyst
National Center for Special Education Research
Tel: (202) 987-0078
Sarah.Brasiel@ed.gov<mailto:Sarah.Brasiel@ed.gov>


Shira Goldberg, M.Ed., CPACC
Assistive Technology Specialist
(512) 414-7733 x70603
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AISD Assistive Technology Website: http://bit.ly/AISDAssistTech


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