{"id":66168,"date":"2021-10-11T10:07:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T14:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/?page_id=66168"},"modified":"2021-10-18T16:22:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T20:22:15","slug":"steam-career-showcase-virtual-exhibitors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/steam-career-showcase-virtual-exhibitors\/","title":{"rendered":"STEAM Career Showcase: Virtual Opportunity Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ablr<\/strong><\/a> | Arts Access<\/a> | Catalyst<\/a> | CSA-GIST<\/abbr><\/a> | NC ABLE<\/abbr><\/a> | NC DSDHH<\/abbr><\/a> | NC DVRS<\/abbr><\/a> | NCMNS Teen Programs<\/a> | NCSU<\/abbr> BIT<\/abbr><\/a> | Project See<\/a> | SAS CodeSnaps<\/a> | State of North Carolina<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Back to the STEAM Career Showcase for Students With Disabilities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ablr is a Digital Accessibility and Inclusion company that was founded on the key principle that all digital content, including websites, videos, applications, are accessible for everyone, no exception. Ablr offers the optimal blend of technology + humanity. And it truly requires this combination in order to meet 100% compliance. Our team of analysts ensure content and digital assets adhere to the federal requirements of ADA, Section 508 and WCAG. In addition to confirming compliance, our testers who have disabilities can ensure digital content is actually usable for people with disabilities. Learn more about us at www.Ablr360.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Arts Access<\/h3>\n
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Arts Access works to make the arts accessible to people with disabilities. They share information about accessible events such as sensory friendly programs, ASL tours, audio described or tactile touch tours, events related to arts education and advocacy, calls for art and performance opportunities and finding and accessing inclusive programs. Sign up for the Arts Access newsletter here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 or visit the Arts Access website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Catalyst<\/h3>\n

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Catalyst<\/strong><\/a> is a high school program designed to create STEM opportunities for students with disabilities. Students learn STEM content and skills through hands-on labs and research, participate in STEM field trips, mentoring opportunities, and paid internships, improve workforce readiness and soft skills, and explore STEM educational pathways and careers. Catalyst also provides students job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, work-based learning experiences, counseling on postsecondary options, and development in self-advocacy.<\/p>\n

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CSA-GIST<\/h3>\n

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CSA-GIST<\/strong><\/a> is a FREE drone piloting program for 9th and 10th grade students in public or charter schools. The program will start in January 2022. Students receive an Introduction to Drone Piloting, VR Computer Simulation Training, Small Group and Individual Mentoring, Workforce Readiness and Executive Functioning Skills with this fun, hands-on learning program. It includes one-on-one instruction, weekly online teaching using VR Computer Simulation Training, monthly Saturday in-person sessions with drone flying at NC State, and a week-long summer program, too! Students also receive a $200 annual stipend for participating! All skills learned can help students be successful in the workforce and college in any field.<\/p>\n

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NC ABLE<\/h3>\n

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NC Achieving a Better Life Experience (NC ABLE) is a savings tool designed to help people of all ages who had a disability occur prior to the age of 26. Launched in 2017, eligible individuals can save money without impacting SSI, Medicaid or other public supports. Funds can be used for a variety of qualified disability expenses now or in the future, such as:<\/p>\n