E-Government Solutions for Persons with Disabilities from the Clarity Project
January 18, 2018
The article looks at important emerging solutions, business and data models, gaps, and next steps for open e-government services related to disability in the EU. Read More
Source: Clarity Project
Campus Technology Must be Accessible for People with Disabilities
January 18, 2018
Northern Illinois University’s (NIU) new policy for “Producing, Developing, Maintaining and Using Technology” requires all electronic and information to be made accessible to people with disabilities. Read More
Source: NIU Today
How Assistive Technologies Could Make Society More Inclusive
January 17, 2018
The European Parliament’s Science and Technology Options Assessment (STOA) published a study highlighting the substantial impact on inclusion that Assistive Technology could have. Read More
Accessibility at Canadian Digital Services - Challenging Assumptions About Ambient Imagery
January 16, 2018
The Canadian Digital Services (CDS) writes regarding the accessibility of the “hero” images or ambient images used on pages of their website, including the blog posts. Read More
Source: Canadian Digital Services
Israeli App GalaPro Offers Live Translations for Broadway
January 16, 2018
Israeli startup GalaPro recently launched an application designed to provide accessibility services for theater goers with vision or hearing disabilities and those needing translation. Read More
Source: Globes
CES Begins: Smart Fridges, Accessibility Tech Highlights at the Show
January 14, 2018
A prominent and early highlight at CES 2018 has been the showcase of tech designed to assist the elderly and disabled. Read More
Source: Engadget
7 Steps to Achieve Hotel Website Accessibility & ADA Compliance in 2018
January 14, 2018
These 7 steps can help hoteliers begin ensuring accessibility for their websites. Read More
Source: Hotel News Resource
Taipei School for the Visually Impaired Partners with Microsoft to Provide Feedback on Narrator and other Accessibility Features of its Operating System
January 12, 2018
At a school in Taipei, students with visual disabilities have been providing user feedback on Microsoft's narrator and other accessibility features of its operating system. Read More
Source: Channels TV
Australia: Government Websites Fail to Serve Citizens
January 12, 2018
A recent report commissioned by The Accessibility Centre, Australia found the majority of government websites are underperforming, with 66% of documents failing an accessibility check. Read More
Source: IT Brief
AudioConexus Launches Accessible Multilingual Commentary System for Sightseeing Companies
January 12, 2018
Navilution Evo, launched by AudioConexus is a multilingual commentary system, that breaks down language and accessibility barriers, opening new markets for tour operators. Read More
Source: PRS Newswire
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