New Partnership in U.K. to Enhance Airport Navigability and Assistance
June 13, 2019
A partnership in UK aims at providing technology to enable persons with hearing impairment better navigate airports. Read More
Source: AT Today
European Commission Releases New Report on Online Accessibility
June 12, 2019
The new report reviews and assesses the overall progress achieved in the European Union (EU) in implementing the Recommendation (2011/711/EU) on digitization and access of cultural heritage material. Read More
Source: European Commission
Interactive Fiction Technology Program Releases Accessibility Testing Report
June 12, 2019
The Interactive Fiction Technology Program program has tested the current state of accessibility for Interactive Fiction game-play platforms and provided suitable recommendations in its latest report. Read More
Malaysia: Increased Focus on Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
June 10, 2019
A special unit under Malaysia's Ministry of Communications and Multimedia will be set up to focus on efforts to assist persons with disabilities from technology including engaging in business online. Read More
Source: Malay Mail
Israel Launches 7th Annual Disability Inclusion Conference
June 10, 2019
Over 800 people from 22 countries participated in Access Israel’s 7th International Conference. Read More
Source: Jerusalem Post
Technology Innovator Deploys ADA-compliance Monitoring in Hospitality Industry
June 10, 2019
Travel Tripper, a hotel technology innovator helps hotels maintain web accessibility compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, thereby helping avoid costly lawsuits. Read More
Source: Hospitality Net
Developers Design Apps with Built-In Apple Assistive Technologies
June 09, 2019
With Apple introducing the Voice Control feature for persons with visual impairment, Indian developers have begun building apps incorporating Apple's assistive technologies built-in. Read More
Source: Livemint
Students at University of Washington Showcase Inclusive and Accessible Technology
June 07, 2019
Students at Washington University worked with persons with disabilities at the HuskyADAPT Inclusive Design Showcase to support the development of accessible design and play technology Read More
Source: Geek Wire
New Tech Could Allow Persons with Visual Impairment To See Through The Eyes Of Others
June 07, 2019
A team of neuro-researchers from Rice University, Houston have developed technology that enables telepathic visual sharing between a sighted person and a person with visual impairment Read More
Source: Medical Daily
Israeli Startup’s System Utilizes Artificial Intelligence to Match Assistive Technologies to Users
June 06, 2019
Israeli startup Atvisor.ai has developed a system that utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to best match assistive technology to users with disabilities. Read More
Source: Globes
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