International Islamic University (IIU) President Calls for Accessibility of the University Website
April 11, 2018
At the launch of the Urdu version of the International Islamic University website, IIU president called for making the website compliant with the universal web accessibility standards for students. Read More
Source: The News
What It’s Like To Be A Blind Software Engineer At Amazon
April 11, 2018
Michael Forzano, a software engineer with Amazon shares his experiences and thoughts about his work and using a regular laptop with a screen he’s never seen. Read More
Source: Fast Company
Yale University President's Statement on Creating a More Accessible Yale
April 10, 2018
Yale University aims to expand the number of people who can use and benefit from its web presence by making websites & applications accessible, writes, President of the University. Read More
Source: Yale News
Smart Devices with Features Designed to Keep Elderly Minds & Bodies Healthy Being Tested
April 08, 2018
From technology-assisted home-care services to accessible simplified apps, businesses are seeking to tap into a booming population of older adults and help them tackle challenges of modern aging. Read More
Source: AJC
How Small Businesses in Australia Can Improve Website Accessibility for the Blind
April 07, 2018
To remain competitive, small businesses must ensure that their websites are inclusive to Australians with disabilities-customers & employees.The article outlines 3 things to optimize websites for all. Read More
Source: Dynamic Business
Building Better Maps for the Disability Community
April 06, 2018
Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have other disabilities. Read More
Source: CNET
Web Accessibility: The Effort at Capital One Bank
April 06, 2018
Capital One Bank has not only placed emphasis on building accessibility into its products among developers and designers but also at the business level to provide leaders with self-service tools. Read More
Source: SD Times
The University of Maryland Senate Bill Requires All New School Websites Be Accessible
April 05, 2018
The University of Maryland's Senate voted to require all new university web-based information to be accessible to students with disability but removed the deadline on standards for existing websites. Read More
Source: DBK
Accessibility Analysis of Luxury Watch Brand Websites
April 04, 2018
The Bureau of Internet Accessibility identified the top 25 highest-trafficked luxury watch brand websites and scanned each, creating a benchmark as to the overall web accessibility of the industry. Read More
Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility
US: Why The Number of New Jobs for People with Disabilities Grew Fourfold
April 04, 2018
Data from the Institute on Disability suggests four times as many disabled people joined the workforce in 2016, attributing the rise in employment to factors including more accessible technology. Read More
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
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