Zoom Adds New Accessibility Features
September 23, 2020
Zoom has added three major accessibility options that help ensure sign language interpreters are visible on the screen. Read More
Source: The Verge
First Employment Guide for Persons with Hearing Impairment Released in the U.A.E.
September 22, 2020
On International Day of Sign Languages, the United Arab Emirates has launched the first Employment Guide for persons with hearing impairment to ensure access to employment opportunities. Read More
Source: Gulf News
United Kingdom: New Guidance for Higher Education Providers to Support Students with Visual Impairment
September 21, 2020
UK-based organizations have collaborated to produce a guide for university professionals to support students with visual impairment during COVID-19. Read More
Source: Charity Today
South Africa: New Company Provides Captioning and Subtitling Services by Persons with Disabilities
September 17, 2020
A new company launched in South Africa provides employment exclusively to persons with disabilities and offers subtitling services in all South African languages, including Sign Language. Read More
Source: Biz Community
Instagram Makes IGTV Videos More Accessible with Automatic Closed Captions
September 17, 2020
In an effort to expand accessibility efforts, IGTV videos on Instagram will now include an auto captions option. Read More
Source: The American Genius
New App Promotes Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Public Spaces
September 17, 2020
The Institute for Research on Well-being Policies, University of Valencia has launched the Mind Inclusion 2.0 app that is cognitively accessible for persons with disabilities to find leisure options. Read More
Source: Medical Express
Researchers Explore Robots to Support Youth with Autism
September 17, 2020
Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are investigating how socially intelligent robots in schools can support young persons with autism. Read More
Source: Tech Spark
Microsoft and Partners Launch New Program to Increase Employability
September 17, 2020
The Microsoft Enabler Program is a pilot that aims to work with non-profits and Microsoft partners to create inclusive workplaces across Asia Pacific through online training and inclusive hiring. Read More
Source: Data Center News
Syracuse University to Create Disability Inclusion Office
September 15, 2020
Syracuse University will create an Office of Disability Access and Inclusion after a year-long audit of its disability resources and services. Read More
Source: Daily Orange
Intel to Study Gamers with Disabilties to Make Future Products More Accessible
September 11, 2020
Researchers at Intel have joined forces to learn how persons with disabilities interacting with gaming can impact considerations in the development of future tools and products. Read More
Source: Calcalist
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