India: Digital Platform Aims to Upskill Youth with Disabilities
June 23, 2020
Youth4Jobs Foundation as part of its COVID-19 response has been training youngsters with disabilities in Rural India in digital skills, to subsequently connect them with potential employers. Read More
Source: The Hindu
The World Wide Web Consortium Publishes Updated Working Draft
June 22, 2020
W3C has published an updated "Working Draft of Challenges with Accessibility Guidelines Conformance and Testing, and Approaches for Mitigating Them". Read More
Apple’s Newly Released iOS14 Introduces Many Accessibility Features
June 22, 2020
Apple iOS 14 incorporates accessibility features that includes customizing sounds for various alerts and a back tap on the iPhone to select different actions to better navigate phone tools. Read More
Source: Mac Rumors
Target Launches Documentary on Inclusive Design and Accessibility
June 18, 2020
American retail company, Target has launched its first short film streaming on Hulu, titled “Design for All” that explores how accessibility can lead to a more understanding and healthy community. Read More
Source: Apartment Therapy
New AI Tool Aims to Enhance Communication by Reduced Number of Keystrokes
June 17, 2020
A new Artificial Intelligence(AI) tool aims to enhance communication for persons with speech impairment who use computers, by reducing the number of keystrokes they need to communicate. Read More
Source: The Next Web
University Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities to Provide Electronic Braille Displays
June 15, 2020
From fall 2020, the Michigan State University Resource Center will provide electronic braille displays to all students with disabilities and be the first to make it available at no cost. Read More
Source: Michigan State University
South Africa: Vodacom Launches Phone Series for Greater Accessibility
June 10, 2020
Vodacom has launched the Alcatel 2019G phone series with dedicated functionalities for older persons and persons with visual and dexterity impairment. Read More
Source: Innovation Village
Inclusive Gaming: Popular Game by Sony Aims to be More Accessible
June 09, 2020
Popular Sony game, The Last of Us Part II is set to launch on June 19 and aims to offer more than 60 accessibility features that benefit players with visual impairment. Read More
Source: Digital Trends
Cuban Institute of Radio and Television Provides Televised Classes with Closed Captioning
June 08, 2020
Cuba's Education Ministry and the Institute of Radio and Television will offer televised closed-captioned and sign language classes to students with disabilities for classes disrupted by COVID-19. Read More
Source: Xinhua
Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) to Focus on Development of Inclusive Technologies for Persons with Disabilities
June 07, 2020
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and the National Insurance funds have earmarked funds for Companies and non-profits to research and develop assistive technologies. Read More
Source: Calcalist
A Research-stage Smartphone App Aims to Enhance Activity Levels in Older Persons
June 03, 2020
University of Southern California (USC) researchers are developing the mobile app Moving Up, that offers a suite of features specifically optimized to address inactivity in older persons. Read More
Source: USC Viterbi
Technology May Make Paintings More Accessible for Persons with Visual Impairment
May 30, 2020
A collaboration between artists and researchers at Penn State and the New Jersey Institute of Technology has enabled the development of print technology that may make paintings more accessible. Read More
Source: Forbes