Digital Passport to Enhance Communication for Persons with Disabilities
May 25, 2020
Promoting a More Inclusive Society (PAMIS), a Scottish charity has released materials for persons with multiple learning disabilities to create their digital passport to enhance communication Read More
Source: The Courier
Airbnb Introduces Virtual Experiences for Persons with Disabilities
May 25, 2020
Airbnb under its Experiences program has partnered with organizations to launch virtual activities for guests with accessibility requirements and educate about improved accessibility for communities. Read More
Source: Short Term Rentalz
Belarus Accedes to Marrakesh Treaty
May 22, 2020
Belarus has joined the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons with disabilities and the law is set to come into force from June 3, 2020. Read More
Source: Belta
Microsoft Set to Add Accessibility Enhancements in Windows 10
May 21, 2020
Microsoft has shared the latest accessibility enhancements in development for Windows 10 that involve customization options for its Narrator feature and Magnifier tool. Read More
Source: Engadget
Google Enhances Accessibility With Latest Updates
May 21, 2020
To mark Global Accessibility Day, Google has released a series of updates to Maps, Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier aimed to improve user accessibility for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: CNET
Egypt: UNDP, Avaya Collaborate to Launch AI-Powered COVID-19 Diagnosis Service
May 21, 2020
Egypt's Ministry of Communication launched an automated testing service of COVID-19 symptoms through a chatbot using sign language, capitalizing on Artificial Intelligence. Read More
New Accessibility Tool For The WordPress Community
May 20, 2020
CampusPress is a managed WordPress hosting and service provider for the educational sector that has released an accessibility plugin to help end-users address accessibility issues on their sites. Read More
Source: WP Tavern
IBM Launches Equal Access Toolkit to Help Developers Build Accessible Websites and Applications
May 18, 2020
IBM's new Equal Access Toolkit and Checker is a set of OpenSource tools that allow developers to build and ensure websites and applications are accessible to persons with disabilities Read More
Source: ZD Net
Iran: National Museum Enhances Accessibility for Visitors
May 17, 2020
The National Museum of Iran has launched virtual tours for visitors with hearing impairment and has released short videos that feature a tour guide and include sign language. Read More
Source: Tehran Times
Accessible Gaming: Special Game Jam to Explore Accessibility Challenges
May 14, 2020
Accessibility Unlocked, an organization to support game developers with disabilities is set to host AccessJam, a game jam to examine the challenges of game accessibility and open it to more players. Read More
Source: Games Industry
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