New University of Cape Town MOOC Pursues Disability Inclusion in Education
February 07, 2019
A new University of Cape Town (UCT) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offers insight into how education systems can support and promote equity, equal access and dignity for learners with disabilities. Read More
Source: UCT News
Mada Centre Signs Pact with Oman’s ITA
January 30, 2019
Mada Assistive Technology Centre and Oman’s Information Technology Authority signed an MoU to enhance co-operation on digital innovation such as localization of assistive technology solutions Read More
Source: Gulf Times
India: New Website to Help Persons with Disabilities Register Online with Civic Body
January 30, 2019
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation launched a website for persons with visual impairment to register with the corporation. Registrations will help list residents with disabilities in the area Read More
Source: Times of India
Myanmar: Union Election Commission to Promote Participatory Role of Persons with Disabilities
January 29, 2019
Myanmar's Union Election Commission (UEC) will be holding public educative programs and ensuring an inclusive electoral process for persons with disabilities for the 2020 General Elections Read More
Source: Eleven Myanmar
Australia: Australian Communications Consumer Action Network Launches Website and Helpline Guide on Accessible Devices and Apps
January 24, 2019
Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has launched an interactive website and call center to provide information on accessibility features of telecommunications. Read More
Source: Tech Republic
Apple’s ‘Everyone Can Code’ Courses are Now Available in Braille
January 24, 2019
Apple has partnered with RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) to make its coding skills curriculum Everyone Can Code more accessible, which is currently in use in schools and colleges Read More
Source: Computer World
Tech For Good: Students Develop Machine-Learning App for Persons with Disabilities
January 22, 2019
Developed by three young students from New Delhi, India, the machine learning-based Practikality app provides an interactive mechanism for persons with disabilities to communicate with ease Read More
Source: Your Story
United Kingdom: Universities Encouraged to Boost the Number of Students with Disabilities
January 17, 2019
UK Universities are being urged to boost the number of students with disabilities going into higher education and do more to help them succeed, as Minister Chris Skidmore calls for greater action Read More
Source: United Kingdom Government
Digital Accessibility Compliance: Court Rules ADA Covers Websites and Mobile Apps
January 15, 2019
Domino's Pizza has been legally required to make its app and website fully accessible to persons with visual impairment as the US' Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the ADA applied to them. Read More
Source: Law Office of Lainey Feingold
British Tech Startup to Launch Kindle-Like Device for Persons with Visual Impairment
January 14, 2019
Bristol Braille Technology has launched a Kindle-like Braille e-reader for persons with visual impairment.Displaying nine lines of text at a time the Canute 360 can become an accessible reading option Read More
Source: Daily Mail
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