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Jacques Balolage

@ja34.bsky.social

I'm a Global Youth Ambassador at @theirworld.Through storylines, reflections, and lived experience, I write about accessibility, inclusion, leadership, and human dignity

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Rachel Ashton@ralyash.bsky.social · 2y ago

It's Tuesday! Which means a new TheirWorld chapter! Chapter 115 released today! Also, I have a new cover I'm working on that I'll drop a little later ^-^. www.royalroad.com/fiction/8441... #webnovel #sciencefantasy #magic #litrpg #royalroad #lightnovel #fantasyfiction

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Hadassah Graydon moved to the alien planet of Yidar on a scholarship to be a Beta Tester for the upcoming VRMMORPG, 'TheirWorld' system. Between a game that's more than it seems, the dangerous people ...

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Pioneers Post@pioneerspost.bsky.social · last yr.

Ten young #education advocates from around the world have begun a six-month programme in journalistic storytelling, delivered by Pioneers Post on behalf of global children’s charity Theirworld. Read: www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...

Unlocking change: Pioneers Post kicks off journalism programme for 10 young trainees

Ten young education advocates from around the world have begun a six-month programme in journalistic storytelling, delivered by Pioneers Post on behalf of global children’s charity Theirworld.

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Reed Smith LLP@reedsmithllp.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Reed Smith colleagues, friends, and family gathered at St. Botolph-without-Bishopsgate for our annual Carol Concert, held in support of Theirworld. This year’s event was a beautiful and contemplative occasion, featuring prayers and music that brought us together in the spirit of the season.

A group of individuals singing from sheet music in a choir setting.Person reading from a lectern in front of an orchestra inside a church.A person stands at a lectern delivering a speech in a church adorned with a Christmas tree, while a small ensemble of musicians with various instruments sits nearby.Person delivering a speech at a lectern in a formal setting.
Jacques Balolage@ja34.bsky.social · 3mo ago

In 1960s Zaïre (DRC), blindness was a "badge of shame." Then came Ndenge a proud, French-speaking boy who traveled 2,000km alone and broke the nation's glass ceiling for the disabled. Read the incredible story by Jacques( me) leaddiversity23.substack.com/p/ndenge-the...

Ndenge: The “Bright” blind boy who defied Zaire’s fate

How a proud, French-speaking vagabond lost his sight but gained the vision to break a nation’s glass ceiling for the disabled.

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Jacques Balolage@ja34.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Journée Internationale de l’Autisme [#InternationalAutismAwarenessDay] L’autisme fait partie des troubles du neuro-développement. Certaines personnes autistes peuvent avoir des difficultés pour comprendre les autres ou créer des liens sociaux, et parfois se sentir isolées.

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Jacques Balolage@ja34.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Jacques Balolage is a Deaf advocate and community leader from Goma, DRC. #DisabilityInclusion #DeafCommunity #HumanRights #InclusiveEducation #Africa #Leadership. disability-rights-repository.org/2026/03/23/j...

Jacques Balolage, Deaf Community Leader, Democratic Republic of Congo

By Jacques Balolage, Deaf Community Leader, Democratic Republic of Congo. Jacques Balolage Mulimbwa is a Deaf leader and advocate from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His work focuses on disa…

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Jacques Balolage@ja34.bsky.social · 5mo ago

L'actrice Viola Davis a prononcé un discours fort sur le racisme, la dignité et la justice. Une prise de parole marquante qui attire l’attention sur les réalités du racisme et invite chacun à réfléchir, à écouter et à agir pour plus d’égalité.

Laura Wissiak@laura-wissiak.com · 6mo ago

The Trusted Tester certification course equips professionals with the skills to evaluate websites and applications for compliance with Section 508, WCAG, and the PO​UR principles. DHS Trusted Tester Conformance Test Process: www.dhs.gov/trusted-tester

Section 508 Trusted Tester Conformance Test Process | Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customer Experience Directorate (CXD) Accessibility & Language Services Division developed the DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester as a common testing approach for...

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Laura Wissiak@laura-wissiak.com · 6mo ago

🚀 DHS Trusted Tester Study Group – Session 2 Topic: Auto‑Playing and Auto‑Updating Content + Flashing When: Friday March 6, starting at 4 PM (GMT+1) Where: gdg.community.dev/events/detai... #Accessibility #Section508 #TrustedTester #WebDev #InclusiveDesign

DHS Trusted Tester Study Group 2: Auto-Playing and Auto-Updating Content + Flashing | Google Developer Groups

Virtual Event - Welcome to the DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group. This series builds on our previous Accessibility Webinar Ser...

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Jacques Balolage@ja34.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The world demands social justice and I see it differently. I speak about inclusion, vulnerable people, and injustice everywhere. I condemn all conflicts equally, because no conflict matters more than another, and no human life is worth less than another. Always. Jacques Balolage

The world demands social justice and I see it differently. I speak about inclusion, vulnerable people, and injustice everywhere. I condemn all conflicts equally, because no conflict matters more than another, and no human life is worth less than another. Always.
Laura Wissiak@laura-wissiak.com · 6mo ago

👥 Who should attend? • Accessibility auditors looking for certification prep • Developers, designers, product managers wanting a solid Section 508 foundation • Anyone interested in building an inclusive digital world 🗓️ Date: Feb 6, 4‑5:30 PM GMT+1 📍 Live stream via GDG Vienna (link above)