New Debugging Tool Helps Makes Apps and Websites Accessible
March 03, 2021
Evinced is a free Xcode-compatible debugging tool for enterprise IT developers to help identify accessibility problems within apps and websites. Read More
Source: Computer World
European Commission Presents Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030
March 03, 2021
The European Commission has released the ten-year 'Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030,' that sets out key initiatives around three main themes. Read More
Source: European Commission
India: 'Sugamya Bharat App' to Enable Persons with Disabilities Register Lack of Accessibility in Built Envrionment and Transport
March 02, 2021
The app will enable persons with disabilities and the elderly to register accessibility-related problems in buildings, in modes of transport or any infrastructure by uploading pictures on it. Read More
Source: Economic Times
Apple Stores to Offer Free Sign Language Interpreter Appointments
February 25, 2021
Customers of Apple in select countries can now schedule appointments at their local Apple stores and request for a sign language interpreter. Read More
Source: 9 to 5 Mac
Zoom to Release Automatic Closed Captioning for Free Accounts
February 25, 2021
Video conferencing company Zoom has announced it will make the Live Transcription setting available to all Zoom users to provide an accessible platform for all. Read More
Source: USA Today
Microsoft Begins New Program to Make Games More Accessible
February 16, 2021
Microsoft has enhanced accessibility efforts with a program that evaluates Xbox and PC games sent by developers and tested by players with disabilities according to the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines. Read More
Source: The Verge
KMA Releases 14 Point Checklist For Accessible Self-Service
February 13, 2021
The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) has published a fourteen-point checklist guided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the design and installation of accessible self-service kiosks. Read More
Source: Kiosk Manufacturers Association
New Report on Inclusive Digital Economy for Persons with Disabilities
February 11, 2021
A report prepared by the International Labor Organization Global Business and Disability Network and Spanish NGO Fundación ONCE highlights key levers to create a more inclusive digital labour market. Read More
Source: Dev Discourse
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Approves National Disability Policy
February 11, 2021
The policy has been created to assist the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ratified by Zimbabwe in 2013. Read More
Source: The Chronicle
International Labour Organization (ILO) and Fundación ONCE Release New Report on Inclusive Digital Economy for Persons with Disabilities
February 11, 2021
A new report explores the effects of the digital revolution on inclusive jobs for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Devdiscourse
New Open-source Design System Incorporates Accessibility Features
February 04, 2021
Access management service Okta has released its new design system with many elements of the design system being compliant with the W3’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for designers to use. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch
Pakistan: Government to Set Up Braille Printing Press to Benefit Students with Disabilities
February 01, 2021
A modern Braille printing press in Peshawar has been announced to be setup to enable writers with visual impairment easily bring out their creative and research works. Read More
Source: Dawn