Australia: Report Recommends Use of Australian Standard EN 301 549 for Procurement of Technology
May 27, 2021
Recommendation 25 in Australia's Human Rights and Technology Final Report calls on governments at all levels in Australia to use Australian Standard EN 301 549 for procurement of technology. Read More
Source: Mirage News
The Guardian and Partners Create an Accessible Storytelling Website
May 20, 2021
News and media website The Guardian has created ‘Auditorial’ as an accessible storytelling website in partnership with Google and the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Read More
Source: The Guardian
Spotify Updates Apps to Improve Accessibility
May 20, 2021
The most recent updates for Spotify on iOS and Android introduce three accessibility improvements to enhance user experience. Read More
Source: Route Note
Apple Introduces Accessibility Features to Make Devices More Accessible
May 19, 2021
Apple has introduced software features designed to make using iPhones, Apple Watches and iPads devices easier for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: USA Today
IBM Releases Update to Web Accessibility Checker Tool
May 17, 2021
IBM has released an update to its open source web Accessibility Checker tool to make it easier to find and fix accessibility issues. Read More
Source: Venture Beat
Inclusive Gaming: Xbox Party Chat to Become More Accessible
May 13, 2021
Microsoft has announced that speech transcription and text-to-speech synthesis in Xbox Party Chat will enable greater participation by players by enhancing accessibility. Read More
Source: Engadget
Italy: New Job Inclusion Plan to Focus on Accessibility in the Labor Market
May 12, 2021
The regional government of Piedmont in Italy has announced funding to focus on access, permanence and employment qualification for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: The Mayor
LineChaser App by IBM Helps Ensure Social Distancing
May 10, 2021
A team of IBM researchers have created an AI-driven smartphone application called LineChaser to enable persons with vision loss maintain safe distance in lines. Read More
Source: Slash Gear
Business Disability Forum Releases New Report on Global Employee Disability Data
April 20, 2021
A report released by the Business Disability Forum has revealed some of the difficulties organizations face in compiling accurate data about the number of employees with a disability they might have. Read More
Source: Forbes
Kenya: New Platform to Promote Digital Inclusion
April 15, 2021
EnableMe Kenya is a new online platform that aims to provide community-oriented technological support for the digital inclusion of persons with disabilities in Kenya. Read More
Source: Business Daily Africa
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