UN Launches New Portal for Digital Cooperation
December 04, 2025
The UN Digital Cooperation Portal will help close digital divides, foster collaboration and harness technology for the benefit of everyone, everywhere. Read More
Source: UNCTAD
Genuine Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Is a Win for Us All: Guterres
December 03, 2025
“When inclusion is real, everyone benefits,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read More
Source: UN News
Self-learning Device Assists Users with Braille Literacy
February 13, 2025
Thinkerbell Labs’ Annie is a Braille self-learning device that helps users learn to read, write, and type in Braille. Read More
Source: Autodesk
Indian Bank Introduces Accessibility Features in its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) App
January 06, 2025
The Union Bank of India has introduced accessibility features to enhance digital accessibility. Read More
Source: CrowdFund Insider
Generative AI Holds Great Potential for Those with Disabilities - but It Needs Policy to Shape It
November 03, 2023
Generative AI can support people with disabilities by fueling existing assistive technology and robotics, learning, accommodation and accessibility solutions. Read More
Source: World Economic Forum
Google Expands Accessibility with New Maps, Search, and Device Features
October 17, 2023
Stair-free walking routes and business markers add to Google's wider push for accessibility and ease of navigation. Read More
Source: Mashable
Hong Kong-based Start Up Bridges the Digital Divide with AI-based Belt to Help the Blind Navigate Streets
September 18, 2023
Start-up AI Guided’s belt has two wide-angle cameras that capture and analyse images and identify objects Read More
Source: South China Morning Post
Egypt: Banks Spearhead Accessibility Reforms for Persons with Disabilities
September 12, 2023
Egyptian banks, prompted by CBE's 2021 instructions and President Al-Sisi's vision, strive to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities. Read More
Source: Zawya
What to expect from Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2
August 15, 2023
In its fourth update in 24 years, the WCAG has six new guidelines that look to improve digital experiences for users with vision, motor and cognitive disabilities. Read More
Source: Design Week
Advancing Scientific Discourse in American Sign Language
August 10, 2023
Four deaf scientists discuss their experiences in developing scientific lexicons and the resulting shift in their science communication. Read More
Source: Nature
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