Tactile Excel Sheets and Graphics Boosting Job Prospects for Persons with Visual Impairment
November 20, 2018
Advances in digital braille devices could help the 30 million persons with visual impairment in Europe gain better access to technology. Read More
Source: Phys Org
Demand for Designing Accessible Ed Tech Increasing
November 15, 2018
Schools are putting more pressure on developers to think about accessibility in an attempt to attract more students and build a reputation around such efforts. Read More
Source: The Hechinger Report
App Allows Lending Eyes to Persons with Visual Impairment in Real Time
November 14, 2018
The new app called Be My Eyes, connects persons with visual impairment with sighted volunteers who "lend their eyes” to assist with short, simple tasks. Read More
Source: The Next Web
Kenya Works to Enhance Participation of Persons with Visual Impairment in Governance
November 14, 2018
Kenya in conjunction with the World Bank launched digital reading and writing tools to enhance the participation of persons with visual impairment in policy formulation and governance. Read More
Source: Xinhua
European Accessibility Act - Parliament and Council Negotiators Strike a Deal
November 12, 2018
The new directive, provisionally agreed by EU Parliament and Council negotiators, aims to encourage businesses to innovate with accessible products and services for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: EU Reporter
App Allows Persons with Hearing Impairment to Hear Conversations
November 10, 2018
SpeakSee, a wearable device, allows persons with hearing impairment to read a transcript of conversations of people talking to their paired smartphone app. Read More
Source: Daily Mail
Researchers Plan to Create App for Accessibility
November 07, 2018
Using 3D laser–scanning technology, researchers have developed an app that would provide the best routes to navigate on inclines for individuals with disabilities. Read More
Source: The Ithacan
A Smart City Is an Accessible City
November 06, 2018
A smart city must incorporate knowledge from persons with disabilities, and digital mapping could do more to drive design and policy improvements in this regard. Read More
Source: The Atlantic
How Website Accessibility Can Help Close the Disability Inclusion Gap
November 05, 2018
According to the recent Disability Equality Index Report, businesses must track their disability inclusion efforts. The article highlights five ways, including web accessibility to further inclusion. Read More
Source: Forbes
Federal Telecommunications Institute Publishes New Guidelines Regarding Accessibility of Broadcast TV Services
October 31, 2018
The Federal Telecommunications Institute's General Guidelines for the Accessibility of Broadcast Television Services come into effect in December 2018, requiring the inclusion of Mexican sign language Read More
Source: International Law Office
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