Making WSJ.com More Accessible
June 03, 2018
With the launch of the new Wall Street Journal site (wsj.com) home page for mobile devices comes a more accessible experience for users. Read More
Source: Matthew Strom
University of Washington's Accessible University Homepage for Training on Common Web Design Problems
June 02, 2018
Accessible University (AU), Washington University's fictional university home page is designed to demonstrate common web design problems for visitors with disabilities. Read More
Source: Washington University
Apple, Microsoft and Google Join Forces to Create a Universal Standard for Braille Displays
June 01, 2018
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others launched the USB Human Interface Device standard for persons with visual disabilities to use braille displays without the need for unique drivers. Read More
Source: Alphr
Android Accessibility Settings for Each Disability
May 24, 2018
Android accessibility features are a great offering which eases the way we use our smartphones. Found on every phone these features are divided in the article according to the type of disability. Read More
Source: Sanvada
Making Progress on Course Content Accessibility
May 23, 2018
New tools are helping colleges and universities tackle the accessibility of instructor-created content, student coursework, note-taking and more. Read More
Source: Campus Technology
Sana Hafeez, WHO Champion for Assistive Technology, Told Her Story at the World Health Assembly
May 22, 2018
The biggest challenge is awareness about the need for assistive products. Awareness & affordability are heavily related,says Dr Sana Hafeez, Min of Health, Pakistan at the 71st World Health Assembly. Read More
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Apple Brings Accessible Coding to Schools
May 18, 2018
With an aim to offer students with disabilities an opportunity to learn to code, Apple is bringing an accessible coding programme to schools, first to the US and then to schools around the world. Read More
Source: The News Minute
AT&T and Aira Leverage IoT for Accessibility
May 18, 2018
AT&T and Aira have partnered as Aira, the IoT-connected Aira smart glasses designed to help people navigate, brings its services to Australia, Canada, and the U.K with AT&T connectivity. Read More
Source: IOT Evolution
Cornell’s University to Hold First Web Accessibility Camp from Aug. 6-8 2018
May 17, 2018
Cornell University will hold its first Web Accessibility Camp, “Universal Design for Any Person, Any Study,” Aug. 6-8, with sessions by WebAIM, Siteimprove, and Cornell Information Technologies. Read More
Source: Cornell University
Facebook’s Accessibility Ambitions
May 17, 2018
Facebook speaks about the development of its automatic alt-text (AAT) for people using screen readers. AAT uses object recognition technology to generate descriptions of photos on Facebook. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch
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