India: First Indian Sign Language Dictionary Launched
March 23, 2018
The first Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 words developed by Indian Sign Language Research & Training Centre was launched. It will help the deaf communicate better and learn English. Read More
Source: Press Information Bureau, India
The Importance of Web Accessibility and How Marketers Can Help
March 21, 2018
The article outlines some common use cases and how marketers can ensure web accessibility for users with disabilities to have the fullest browsing experience and a free and open Internet. Read More
Source: Forbes
Designing for VR Accessibility
March 21, 2018
In a Game Developers Conference panel researchers suggest a few ideas that developers can consider to begin to address accessibility in Virtual Reality for a diverse group of users. Read More
Source: Venture Beat
Australia: Why Even the Best Resourced Businesses Get Tripped Up by Digital Accessibility
March 20, 2018
Progress over improving accessibility through technology has been mixed, experts note, where even the biggest companies in Australia are facing legal action over the accessibility of products. Read More
Source: Which 50
India: Disability Conference Discusses Accessibility as a Human Right Must for Persons with Disabilities
March 19, 2018
Promoting accessibility along with the development of skill sets holds key to empowering people with disabilities. This discussion was taking place at a disability conference in Manguluru, India. Read More
Source: The Times of India
Is the EU Public Sector Ready for the Web Accessibility Directive?
March 18, 2018
Bryn Anderson of Siteimprove introduces the incoming EU legislation that will require all government entities to make their websites more accessible. Read More
Source: Public Technology
Google Maps to Show Wheelchair Accessibility Info in Major Metropolitan Transit Areas of the World
March 17, 2018
Google Maps is adding a filter for people to opt for wheelchair accessible routes at major metropolitan transit centres around the world. Read More
Source: BGR
CNN Launches FAQ on Video Accessibility & Closed Captioning for Its IP-delivered Video
March 17, 2018
CNN striving to make its content accessible to all issued an FAQ & contact sheet for those who may find difficulty viewing the website and/or the format of any material on the website. Read More
Source: CNN
Bureau of Internet Accessibility Releases Accessibility Analysis of Banking Industry Websites. Read to Know How Your Bank Fares
March 16, 2018
Bureau of Internet Accessibility identified the top 15 banking websites with the highest traffic and has researched them to provide a lens into overall web accessibility within the banking industry Read More
Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility
The Partnerships Enabling Disabled City Residents to Better Explore Their Surroundings
March 15, 2018
As cities work to add technologies to improve residents’ lives and mobility, many are putting a renewed focus on inclusivity and equitable innovation distribution. Read More
Source: Smart Cities Drive
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