Skype Introduces Live Captions & Subtitles
December 03, 2018
Skype rolled out live captions and subtitles to make video calls more accessible for people with hearing impairment. Next, the company plans to release translation services in 20 different languages. Read More
Source: Skype
Oman Ranks Highest Worldwide for Digital Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
December 02, 2018
Oman rated highest on the Digital Accessibility Rights Evaluation (DARE) index 2018, released by G3ict. scoring 81 /100 and topping actual progress in making digital products and services accessible Read More
Source: Arabian Industry
Instagram Launches Alternative Text to Make Platform More Accessible to those with Visual Impairment
November 28, 2018
Instagram introduced new features including automatic and custom alternative text that will offer users with visual impairment the ability to hear descriptions of photos. Read More
Source: 9 to 5 Mac
South Africa: Training for Persons with Visual Impairment for a Smart Digital Experience
November 20, 2018
A partnership between the Cape Town Society for the Blind (CTSB) and cellphone company Vodacom is helping persons with visual impairment build their digital skills and enhance digital literacy. Read More
Source: News 24
University of Florida Works to Ensure Websites are Accessible
November 20, 2018
The University of Florida is continuing to take steps to make sure its websites, online courses and documents meet web accessibility standards. Read More
Source: Centre for Digital Education
Tactile Excel Sheets and Graphics Boosting Job Prospects for Persons with Visual Impairment
November 20, 2018
Advances in digital braille devices could help the 30 million persons with visual impairment in Europe gain better access to technology. Read More
Source: Phys Org
Demand for Designing Accessible Ed Tech Increasing
November 15, 2018
Schools are putting more pressure on developers to think about accessibility in an attempt to attract more students and build a reputation around such efforts. Read More
Source: The Hechinger Report
App Allows Lending Eyes to Persons with Visual Impairment in Real Time
November 14, 2018
The new app called Be My Eyes, connects persons with visual impairment with sighted volunteers who "lend their eyes” to assist with short, simple tasks. Read More
Source: The Next Web
Kenya Works to Enhance Participation of Persons with Visual Impairment in Governance
November 14, 2018
Kenya in conjunction with the World Bank launched digital reading and writing tools to enhance the participation of persons with visual impairment in policy formulation and governance. Read More
Source: Xinhua
European Accessibility Act - Parliament and Council Negotiators Strike a Deal
November 12, 2018
The new directive, provisionally agreed by EU Parliament and Council negotiators, aims to encourage businesses to innovate with accessible products and services for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: EU Reporter
App Allows Persons with Hearing Impairment to Hear Conversations
November 10, 2018
SpeakSee, a wearable device, allows persons with hearing impairment to read a transcript of conversations of people talking to their paired smartphone app. Read More
Source: Daily Mail
Researchers Plan to Create App for Accessibility
November 07, 2018
Using 3D laser–scanning technology, researchers have developed an app that would provide the best routes to navigate on inclines for individuals with disabilities. Read More
Source: The Ithacan