The Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT) Released by WHO and UNICEF
May 16, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have jointly released the report that calls on stakeholders to fund and prioritize access to assistive products. Read More
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Joomla's Two New Versions Include Accessibility Checker
May 11, 2022
Content Management System Joomla's Two New Versions, 4.1.3 and 3.10.9, include accessibility checker among other improvements. Read More
Source: Daily Host News
Jamaica: Universal Service Fund to be Leveraged to Provide Universal Access to Internet Services
May 11, 2022
Through the Universal Service Fund (USF), connectivity has been provided to three sites to support persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Jamaica Information Service
LinkedIn Announces Accessibility Updates to Improve Accessibility
May 10, 2022
The new updates announced by LinkedIn focus on accessibility and include real-time captions for live audio events, improved search for posts, and a custom URL display option on Creator profiles. Read More
Source: Social Media Today
WordPress 6.0 Features Numerous Accessibility Improvements
April 25, 2022
WordPress announces that version 6.0 features numerous accessibility improvements that bring it closer to WCAG 2.0 AA compliance. Read More
Argentina: New Resolution Aims to Make Television Content More Accessible
April 18, 2022
Argentina's National Communications Authority (ENACOM) has passed a resolution to make television content more accessible. Read More
Source: Global Compliance News
CVS and Federal Prosecutors Reach Agreement on Vaccine Portal Accessibility
April 11, 2022
CVS Pharmacy has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors that will ensure the company’s online vaccination scheduling portal remains fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: ABC News
Buy Local Policy in Western Australia Updated to Prioritize Jobs for Persons with Disabilities
April 07, 2022
WA Buy Local Policy 2022 ensures State Government contracts create more work for regional Western Australians. Read More
New App Enables Braille to Text Translation on iPhone
April 04, 2022
Braille Scanner allows users to take a photo of a piece of paper with Braille on it using their iPhones and translate it into text. Read More
Source: 9 to 5 Mac
New Sign Language Glossary to Assist Persons with Hearing Impairment in Employment
April 04, 2022
Edinburgh researchers have helped to produce a sign language glossary for persons with hearing impairment who use digital technology in education or the workplace. Read More
Source: Future Scot
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