Smart Suitcase That Also Doubles to Help Persons with Visual Impairment Navigate the Airport
May 07, 2019
Developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and universities in Tokyo, BBeep, a suitcase on wheels assists travelers with visual impairment navigate crowded airports and avoid collisions. Read More
Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Google’s Project Euphonia Helps Make Speech Tech More Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
May 07, 2019
Remedying the problem of AI bias created by limited training data Google is launching Project Euphonia to make speech technology more accessible to persons with speech impairment Read More
Source: The Verge
Virginia Tech Dedicates $400,000 to Improve Accessibility on Campus
May 04, 2019
Virginia Tech is dedicating $400,000 to improving accessibility on campus. Over the course of the summer of 2019, the campus will improve accessibility through installations of ramps, signage, etc. Read More
Source: The Roanoke Times
Wright State University Partners with Local Technology Company to Enhance Accessibility for Students with Disabilities.
May 03, 2019
Wright State University has partnered with a local technology company to further its accessibility for students with physical disabilities. Read More
Source: Biz Journals
World’s First Masters Course in Global Disability Innovation Launched at Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub)
May 03, 2019
Global Disability Innovation Hub has launched a Masters in Disability, Design and Innovation that will bring together design engineering with global policy towards furthering disability innovation. Read More
Source: AT Today
Microsoft to Make its Advertising Products More Accessible
April 26, 2019
Microsoft is reaching out to marketers and agency representatives, to teach them how to make its advertising products more accessible to persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Search Marketing Daily
Moovit and RightHear Partner to Enhance Public Transport
April 25, 2019
With this new collaboration between Moovit and RightHear, public transport becomes more accessible for persons with visual impairment. Read More
Source: Right-Hear
Accessibility Key for Online Patient Education Materials, Websites
April 25, 2019
A partnership between Spaulding Rehab and Perkins Access will make online patient education materials accessible for patients with visual impairment. Read More
Source: patientengagementhit.com
Hong Kong Introduces IT Subsidies for Persons with Visual Impairment
April 23, 2019
Hong Kong introduces IT subsidies supporting non-profits to provide technological services for persons with visual impairment such as screen readers and Braille displays to further digital inclusion Read More
Source: Open Gov
New Developments in Ongoing Website Accessibility Litigation
April 22, 2019
Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have faced accessibility lawsuits. To limit liability, schools and universities should work with their IT and legal counsel without delay. Read More
Source: Lexology
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