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#access

Yale University adopts test-flexible policy allowing AP and IB exam submission.

Middle ground decision on standardized testing addresses diversity and access. [ more ]

Bianca Bosker's book, Get The Picture, is a humorous and insightful account of her experience working in the contemporary art world.

She faced challenges in gaining access and building relationships with art world insiders, who were wary of her intentions. [ more ]

The Supreme Court's decision to cease upholding the right to legal abortion has created abortion deserts in certain areas of the United States.

A new study estimates that there have been over 64,000 pregnancies resulting from rape in states that have banned abortion. [ more ]

Artists are exploring new territory for what digital art can be and who it can reach.

Gray Area Festival focused on building access and inclusivity into the creative process of digital art. [ more ]

The CPACC exam is a foundational exam in accessibility knowledge and covers broad topics across many domains.

Studying for and passing the CPACC exam gives you perspective on disabilities, assistive technologies, and integrating accessibility into organizational processes. [ more ]

ThirdKind Studio, a digital fabrication shop in NYC, has launched their own furniture brand called THIRDKIND.

The debut collection, the Abigail Set, is a collaborative effort with Office for Tangible Space, and focuses on accessibility and sustainability. [ more ]

Fitts's Law states that the time required to reach a target area is determined by the size of the target and its distance from the starting point.

Designers can use Fitts's Law to create interfaces that are both visually appealing and user-friendly. [ more ]

Data processing advancements in healthcare

Improved storage and accessibility in healthcare [ more ]

Backing up emails is important to ensure access to your digital collection of messages.

Forwarding emails to a backup account is a simple way to backup your emails. [ more ]

Continuous glucose monitors are essential for people with diabetes to track their blood sugar levels.

Access to necessary diabetes supplies can be challenging for Medicaid patients due to prior-authorization requirements.

Medi-Cal has recently started relaxing prior-authorization requirements, which improves access to diabetes supplies for patients. [ more ]

President Joe Biden is accelerating his fundraising efforts for the upcoming election, with fundraisers attended by wealthy donors taking place across the country.

Fundraisers offer a rare glimpse into the lives of the country's wealthiest and most influential individuals, with attendees paying top dollar for access to President Biden. [ more ]

Synth Library NYC is a volunteer-run lending library that provides access to a collection of 73 synthesizers to any New Yorker who signs up.

The library aims to create a community around the joy of playing synthesizers and believes that the tactile experience of flipping switches and turning knobs cannot be replicated by computer software. [ more ]

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed a threat.

Demand for VPN services increased after Russia restricted access to Western social media.

There is a public debate about how far to go in blocking VPN services. [ more ]