New App Empowers Voters with Disabilities
October 21, 2020
The ‘Brink Election Guide’ App for iPhones and Android devices is designed to make the voting process more accessible for persons with disabilities in the U.S.. Read More
Source: Oak Park
Microsoft Reveals Disability Representation Numbers at Workplace
October 21, 2020
As part of the recently released annual diversity and inclusion report, Microsoft has revealed for the first time that 6.1% of the company’s U.S. employees self-identify as a person with a disability. Read More
Source: Forbes
Brink Election Guide App Empowers Voters with Disabilities
October 21, 2020
A free mobile app known as the ‘Brink Election Guide’ has been created for iPhones and Android devices to make the voting process more accessible for persons with disabilities in the United States. Read More
Source: Oak Park
The EDUCAUSE 2020 Student Technology Research Reveals Students’ Experience with IT Across 71 US Institutions
October 21, 2020
The Student Technology Report 2020 findings reveal that many students with disabilities were not positive about how their institution supported their need for accessible content and accommodations. Read More
Source: Edu Cause
The Open Research Library Publishes Voluntary Accessibility Template Report
October 20, 2020
The open research library platform has published a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Report (VPAT) and meets the accessibility requirements of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. Read More
Source: Open Research Community
Chromebook Updates Enable an Accessible Work Environment
October 14, 2020
Google’s latest accessibility updates for Chromebooks enable persons with visual and cognitive impairment to opt for a number of features to create an accessible work environment. Read More
Source: Times Now News
Google to Develop Sign Language Detection for Video Conferencing
October 05, 2020
Google has released a demo of the technology that can be used to frame people communicating through sign language as active speakers on video conferencing platforms. Read More
Source: Silicon Republic
Oman: Ministry of Health Launches a Sign-Language Training Course for Health Workers
October 04, 2020
The new sign-language course for health workers at primary healthcare institutions aims to qualify sign-language Omani translators as adopted translators in medical disciplines. Read More
Source: Times of Oman
W.H.O. Calls for Greater Engagement from Stakeholders in Assistive Technology Campaign
October 04, 2020
In the development of WHO-UNICEF Global Report on Assistive Technology, WHO has extended the initiative and called for increased stakeholder engagement to improve access to assistive technology. Read More
Source: World Health Organisation
New Device Assists Persons with Visual Impairment Read Text in 12 Indian Languages
October 04, 2020
Trestle Lab’s device Kibo XS is a multi-lingual scanning and reading device that connects with a computer or android phone to read documents for persons with visual impairment. Read More
Source: Ed Ex
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