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In January we began a discussion in this newsletter regarding our campaign A Road to a Million. Our goal is to raise $1 million by the end of 2025 to develop and provide technology to those living with physical disabilities so we:
- may alleviate isolation;
- provide economic freedom; and,
- find a path to attaining higher education.
In January we focused on alleviating isolation. This month we are focusing our efforts on providing economic freedom—finding and maintaining meaningful employment.
People with disabilities are a vast, untapped talent pool with immense potential to contribute to the economy and society. Yet, barriers to employment and economic independence often prevent people with disabilities from thriving in the workplace. At Envisioning Access, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, over 70% of working-age adults with disabilities are unemployed or underemployed, not because of their abilities, but because of systemic barriers. A lack of accessible tools, training, and inclusive workplace policies keeps millions from realizing their full economic potential.
The technologies we are exploring and supporting with tech start-ups and universities will enable individuals with disabilities to excel in jobs they once couldn’t even hope to get. Job-focused education and skills training can and does prepare individuals with disabilities to succeed in growing industries. Furthermore, your support can help in the development and ultimately the availability of technology that make workplaces accessible and actively inclusive, so everyone’s talents are valued.
The growing use of remote work, advancements in technology, and still in many companies positive evolving workplace policies provide unprecedented opportunities to include individuals with disabilities in the workforce. With your help, we can ensure everyone has the tools and training needed to seize opportunities.
Join Us on the Road to a Million
Your gift, no matter the amount, to our Road to a Million campaign will help create a future where people with disabilities have equal access to employment and economic independence.
Together, we can pave the way for a world where everyone has the chance to succeed. Join Envisioning Access in empowering people with disabilities to achieve economic freedom and transform lives, workplaces, and communities.
Make your gift today and help us build a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.
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Human hands are astonishing tools. Here's why robots are struggling to match them
The human hand is one of the most staggeringly sophisticated and physiologically intricate parts of the body. It has more than 30 muscles, 27 joints alongside a network of ligaments and tendons that give it 27 degrees of freedom. There are more than 17,000 touch receptors and nerve endings in the palm alone. These features allow our hands to perform a dazzling array of highly complex tasks through a broad range of different movements.
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| From advanced robots to green steel, here's breakout tech to watch in 2025
Every year, MIT Technology Review releases its list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies , highlighting the innovations most likely to shape how we live, work and tackle the world’s biggest challenges. These technologies span a range of fields and offer more than a fascinating glimpse into the future — they reveal the technologies already shaping the present in profound ways. |
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Getty Images Offers $20,000 Grant to Photographers Showcasing Professionals with Disability
Getty Images has teamed up with Verizon and the National Disability Leadership Alliance (NDLA) and launched a new global creative grant. This initiative, Disability in Focus: Navigating Work Life, offers $20,000 in funding to photographers and videographers. The goal is to change how people with disabilities are shown in professional settings by highlighting their leadership, innovation, and contributions in the workplace – and you can apply, too.
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The Impact of Government Spending Freezes on Disability Innovation and Support
The recent pause in federal funding has raised concerns across many sectors, including healthcare, research, and public assistance. One of the most affected areas is the development of assistive technology and innovation for people with disabilities. Additionally, the freeze may create barriers for those relying on government programs for essential services. |
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Save the Date for the Envisioning Access Golf Classic! |
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Mark your calendar for a beautiful day of fun! When: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Where: Pinehills Golf Club, Plymouth, MA
Visit the website to learn more, register your team, or become a sponsor.
Contact Jenni-Rose DiCecco if you are interested in getting more involved in the very first Envisioning Access Golf Classic. |
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Star Market Reusable Bag Program: We've been chosen! |
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We’ve been selected by the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program!
For ONE MORE WEEK, whenever a $3.00 GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag is purchased at the Star Market located at 370 Western Ave, Brighton MA, $1 will be donated to Envisioning Access. This is a great and easy way to broaden awareness about our work and help raise money for our operations!
Can't make it to that specific store? You can still support our organization by purchasing a GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS bag at any Star Market. After you have bought the bag, bring it home and scratch off the ink to reveal your 6 digit code. Then fill out the form on the website directing your donation to Envisioning Access—it's that easy!
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