FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants of Accessibility Requirements for Nationwide Test
July 08, 2021
FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has required participants to issue alerts that are accessible in the runup to the August 11, 2021 Emergency Alert System nationwide test. Read More
Source: TV Technology
UK: Commission Established to Advise Government on Smart Home Technology and Independent Living
July 05, 2021
A think tank, Policy Connect and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology (APPGAT) have established a Commission to advise government on smart home technology and independent living. Read More
Source: ATT Today
US President Signs Executive Order to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
June 28, 2021
President Biden has signed an Executive Order (EO) that works to establish a government wide initiative to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the Federal workforce. Read More
Source: Meri Talk
National Census of Singapore Includes of Disability-related Data
June 24, 2021
Organizations in Singapore have welcomed the provision of disability-related statistics in the national population census as a step in the right direction for inclusivity. Read More
Source: Channel New Asia
New Zealand: The Digital Public Service Releases New Accessibility Guidance
June 24, 2021
The Digital Public Service has released new accessibility guidance for teams working with video content with the aim to make government services more inclusive and accessible. Read More
Source: Digital Government New Zealand
Research Evaluates Accessibility of University Websites Worldwide
June 23, 2021
The main contribution of the Systematic Literature Review is the consolidation of the results of the 42 studies selected to determine the findings in the accessibility of university websites. Read More
Source: Springer
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Seeks Public Input
June 16, 2021
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released for public comment a request for information (RFI) to remove barriers to voting for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Access Board
Apple Publishes Human Interface Guidelines for App Developers
June 15, 2021
Apple has released guidelines to enable developers to build more inclusive apps that present content and functionality in ways that everyone can access and understand. Read More
Source: Apple
Universities Review Peer Note-taking as Assistive Technology Options Increase
June 14, 2021
As offerings for assistive technology for note-taking proliferate, universities are deciding on accommodations for students with disabilities for their return to campus from the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Source: EdScoop
UK: Exams Regulator Publishes New Analysis Paper on Enhanced Understanding on the Use of Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities
June 10, 2021
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation has published a qualitative research study to understand the experiences of schools and colleges that use assistive technology for assessment. Read More
Source: Schools Week
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