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Research Aims to Improve Accessibility for Soda Machines

June 07, 2021

A team of researchers from Binghamton University's Watson College has studied the interface for Coca-Cola Freestyle machines to explore a redesign of the graphical interface to improve accessibility. Read More

Source: Binghamton University


Indonesian Women Design iOS Apps Aimed to Ensure Inclusive Communication

June 01, 2021

Two Indonesian women part of Apple Developer Academy, have developed iOS Apps to enable more inclusive communication. Read More

Source: Mashable SE Asia


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