Instagram Makes IGTV Videos More Accessible with Automatic Closed Captions
September 17, 2020
In an effort to expand accessibility efforts, IGTV videos on Instagram will now include an auto captions option. Read More
Source: The American Genius
New App Promotes Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Public Spaces
September 17, 2020
The Institute for Research on Well-being Policies, University of Valencia has launched the Mind Inclusion 2.0 app that is cognitively accessible for persons with disabilities to find leisure options. Read More
Source: Medical Express
Researchers Explore Robots to Support Youth with Autism
September 17, 2020
Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are investigating how socially intelligent robots in schools can support young persons with autism. Read More
Source: Tech Spark
Microsoft and Partners Launch New Program to Increase Employability
September 17, 2020
The Microsoft Enabler Program is a pilot that aims to work with non-profits and Microsoft partners to create inclusive workplaces across Asia Pacific through online training and inclusive hiring. Read More
Source: Data Center News
Syracuse University to Create Disability Inclusion Office
September 15, 2020
Syracuse University will create an Office of Disability Access and Inclusion after a year-long audit of its disability resources and services. Read More
Source: Daily Orange
Intel to Study Gamers with Disabilties to Make Future Products More Accessible
September 11, 2020
Researchers at Intel have joined forces to learn how persons with disabilities interacting with gaming can impact considerations in the development of future tools and products. Read More
Source: Calcalist
Canada: TransLink Launches Online Tools to Enable Transit Accessibility
September 11, 2020
Canada's TransLink is set to launch a series of online tools designed to help make transit accessible for all. Read More
Source: Richmond News
UNESCO and China Partner to Promote Web Accessibility in Mongolia
September 11, 2020
In response to requests from the Government of Mongolia, UNESCO and the Internet Society of China have signed an MOU to partners on the promotion of web accessibility. Read More
Source: India Education Diary
University Launches Cultivating Research and Equity in Sign-related Technology
September 09, 2020
The Cultivating Research and Equity in Sign-related Technology, funded by the National Science Foundation, will focus on the inclusion of Deaf researchers in the development of tech in the field. Read More
Source: Inside Higher Ed
Samsung TVs Receive UK’s RNIB's Accreditation for Meeting Accessibility Criteria
August 26, 2020
Samsung has announced that its 2020 TVs have received the Tried and Tested rating from UK’s Royal National Institute of Blind for meeting the accessibility criteria for persons with visual impairment. Read More
Source: Sam Mobile
Microsoft Adds a New Transcribe Feature to Word Powered by Microsoft AI
August 25, 2020
Microsoft 365 has added an audio transcription feature known as Transcribe, into the online version of Word to provide an easy way to automatically transcribe audio. Read More
Source: The Verge
Malawi: COVID-19 Booklets in Braille to Disseminate Information
August 20, 2020
To enable access to information on COVID-19 for persons with visual impairment, the United Nations Development Program has provided informational material in Braille to the government of Malawi. Read More
Source: Mana Online