How Spatial Data Continues to Improve Routing for Persons with Disabilities
March 13, 2019
University of Calgary researcher has developed technology that uses tailored digital map data from Google Maps and other navigation apps to provide accessible routing for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: University of Calgary
Accessibility Search Tool Launched for Etextbooks
March 13, 2019
Digital content provider VitalSource is adding accessibility icons to its digital marketplace so that students and professors can more easily find accessible etextbooks. Read More
Source: Inside Higher Ed
Authorized Translation of WCAG 2.1. In Simplified Chinese
March 11, 2019
W3C published the Simplified Chinese Authorized Translation of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, in support of updates to the draft China National Standard on Information technology Read More
Source: W3C
United States: Senate Resolution Designating March 27, 2019, as ‘‘National Assistive Technology Awareness Day’’
March 11, 2019
The 116th United States Congress proposed designating March 27 as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day celebrating the work assistive technology specialists do to solve everyday challenges Read More
Source: RESNA
University Working to Develop a Robotic Arm for Persons with Disabilities
March 08, 2019
Researchers at the University of Washington are developing a robotic system for persons with disabilities to help eat their meals more conveniently. Read More
Source: WSB TV
UNICEF Calls for More Assistive Technologies to Support Children with Disabilities
March 07, 2019
In a statement, UNICEF has called for more assistive technologies to turn classrooms more accessible and inclusive to support children with disabilities across central and eastern Europe. Read More
Source: 150 Sec
A “Vibro-Tactile” Suit That Lets Persons with Hearing Impairment Enjoy Music Through Vibrations
March 07, 2019
In a new way for everyone to experience music, The Music: Not Impossible suit created by design firm Not Impossible Labs and Avnet uses actuators to translate audio into vivid vibration in real time Read More
Source: Assistive Technology Blog
Smithsonian Technology Helps to Improve Experience for Persons with Visual Impairment
March 07, 2019
Smithsonian museum's partnership with Aira will allow guests’ smartphone cameras or smart glasses to get free on-demand verbal descriptions enabling accessibility for persons with visual impairment Read More
Source: Blooloop
Singapore Develops Driverless Solutions for the Elderly
March 05, 2019
Based on KPMG's Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index, Singapore has been developing solutions for an aging population and ranks second in overall readiness for driverless cars. Read More
Source: Future Car
South Africa: First Multimedia Centre to Help Children with Dyslexia
March 01, 2019
Set up in a partnership between the Government, cellular network provider MTN Foundation and Samsung, South Africa's first multimedia center for children with dyslexia was recently launched. Read More
Source: South Africa People
Twitter Progressive Web App for Windows 10 Receives Accessibility Updates
February 28, 2019
The Twitter Progressive Web App (PWA) for Windows 10 received updates including improved accessibility issues for screen readers and handling of screen magnification. Read More
Source: Windows Central
The Business Case for Digital Accessibility
February 28, 2019
A new resource developed by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), The Business Case for Digital Accessibility explores key advantages of web accessibility to businesses of all types. Read More
Source: Mirage News