India: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) committee on Digital Payments Makes a Strong Case for Financial Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
June 06, 2019
The high-level committee on digital payments led by Nandan Nilekani has made note of various gaps in Banking Accessibility and has come up with recommendations to address them in a permanent manner. Read More
Source: Newz Hook
IKEA Launches Gaming Products Focused on Accessibility and Esports
June 04, 2019
IKEA is has partnered with medical wearables company UNYQ to release a line of gaming accessibility products that include textured key caps and a biometric wrist support. Read More
Source: Engadget
ScotRail Launches Sign Language App to Help Customers with Hearing Impairment
May 30, 2019
The app, described as a UK rail industry first, directly connects a traveller and a member of staff via an interpreter through a video call. Read More
Source: The Herald
Indonesia: Device Improves Safety for Drivers with Hearing Impairment
May 29, 2019
Students from Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) have created a device that transforms the horn sound of another vehicle into vibrations alerting the driver with hearing impairment. Read More
Source: Open Gov
New York Lawmakers Plan To Address Website Accessibility
May 20, 2019
A New York State Senate Committee will develop a legal standard for the accessibility of business websites under New York law in response to the exponential increase in litigation in the state. Read More
Source: JD Supra
South Australia Ensures More Accessible Digital Platforms for All
May 20, 2019
The South Australian State Government is launching a new online accessibility policy, and online toolkit to help all South Australian organisations in creating more accessible digital platforms. Read More
Source: Open Gov
Accessible Gaming: Ubisoft Works Towards Making Games More Accessible
May 20, 2019
Video game company Ubisoft recently announced accessibility initiatives that would include involving experts with disabilities in the development process and training new developers, amongst others. Read More
Source: Digital Trends
Google's How-To Videos Explain Assistant's Accessibility Features
May 16, 2019
As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google revealed a series of video tutorials meant to help persons with disabilities set up and use their Assistant-enabled smart devices. Read More
Source: 9 to 5 Google
Government of Canada Creates Centre of Expertise for Accessibility in Federal Procurement
May 16, 2019
Government of Canada's, Public Services and Procurement Canada has launched an Accessible Procurement Resource Centre, to increase the application of accessibility in federal procurement Read More
Source: Government of Canada
European Research Project 'Just4All’ Conducts Research to Improve Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities
May 08, 2019
A European research project Just4All by the ONCE Foundation aims to improve access to justice for persons with disabilities through awareness and training of law professionals in the European Union. Read More
Source: Eurek Alert
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