Blogs

The 25th ADA Anniversary falls on July 26, 2015. Debra Ruh, G3ict's Technology and EmployAbility Chair and mother of a daughter with Down syndrome, writes about how the ADA personally shaped the narrative of her family. We watched the media surrounding the signing of the ADA on television 25 years a... Read More

The only practical way forward following the requirements of the UNCRPD (the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) appears to be the establishment of protected spectrum and status for disability and medical devices. Gadgets have a great influence on improving or even saving the ... Read More

Story of Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities and Finding his Greatness – Introducing Dr. Christopher M. Lee. Dr. Lee has been an advocate and pioneer in promoting social entrepreneurship to benefit humankind and further strive for sustainable social change in the field of disabilities. Dr. Christopher L... Read More

Mobile apps that aid children with disabilities to communicate better are also game changers for users of all abilities, writes G3ict blogger David Fazio, who will be presenting at the M-Enabling Summit this June. Touch Chat is a mobile application filled with pictures that correspond with actions,... Read More

Microsoft has reinvented home theater using the principle of “harmony at work” by including audiences of all abilities in every aspect of entertainment with their XBox One console, writes David Fazio. Users with limited mobility in their hands or limbs can play video games in much of the same way ... Read More

The time has come for persons with disabilities to be vocal, writes Debra Ruh, and social media is the perfect platform to help amplify our voices. I have spent a long time pondering all the lessons and opportunities that I encountered during the past year. How can I seek inspiration from those le... Read More

San Francisco's public spaces are set to transform into hotspots of connectivity with Google’s generous endowment to bring WiFi to the parks and plazas of Fog City. As many as 31 city parks in San Francisco are set to transform into hotspots of connectivity with tech giant Google’s $600,000 grant t... Read More

Debra Ruh, Managing Partner at Ruh Global, pays tribute to Cynthia Waddell and Stephen Wing, both thought leaders and champions of promoting a disability inclusive society. It is always sad to lose our friends and especially sad when they are Thought Leaders making huge positive changes in the world... Read More

GPS app builder Meridian can be a lifeline for users who are blind or cognitively impaired, helping users find their way to the mall, restaurant or back home. I am a creature of habit. New and unknown environments have the tendency to make me a little nervous. I am much better with it than I used to... Read More

Panasonic's new range of Talking TVs promises accessible entertainment for persons who are blind and visually impaired. But how profitable or innovative is a product that targets only a single user base? David Fazio makes a case for inclusive design. Panasonic has engineered accessible television se... Read More

David Fazio writes about the Smart Technology-enabled new Levi's Stadium, home to the American football team San Fracisco 49ers, and the accessible options that fans with disabilities can look forward to from the comfort of their seats. Sporting events can be difficult to follow. Rules of the game, ... Read More

In his role as Chairperson of the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict), Ambassador Luis Gallegos announces the launch of a global consultation to capture the best practices, experiences and recommendations on how the use of information and communication technologies can support the inclusion... Read More