iPhones Can Now Alert Users with Visual Impairment Where and How Far Away People Are
October 30, 2020
A new accessibility feature available to iPhone 12 running the iOS 14.2 enables users with visual impairment to detect persons in the view of the iPhone’s camera. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch
Online Accessibility Act Introduced to Address Web and App Accessibility
October 27, 2020
The introduction of the “Online Accessibility Act” will amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to better address website and mobile app accessibility. Read More
Source: Built In
University Meets Department of Education’s Standards for Web Accessibility
October 25, 2020
George Washington University has concluded the monitoring period after implementation of web accessibility measures and will continue accessibility across its digital assets. Read More
Source: The GW Hatchet
New App Empowers Voters with Disabilities
October 21, 2020
The ‘Brink Election Guide’ App for iPhones and Android devices is designed to make the voting process more accessible for persons with disabilities in the U.S.. Read More
Source: Oak Park
Microsoft Reveals Disability Representation Numbers at Workplace
October 21, 2020
As part of the recently released annual diversity and inclusion report, Microsoft has revealed for the first time that 6.1% of the company’s U.S. employees self-identify as a person with a disability. Read More
Source: Forbes
Brink Election Guide App Empowers Voters with Disabilities
October 21, 2020
A free mobile app known as the ‘Brink Election Guide’ has been created for iPhones and Android devices to make the voting process more accessible for persons with disabilities in the United States. Read More
Source: Oak Park
The EDUCAUSE 2020 Student Technology Research Reveals Students’ Experience with IT Across 71 US Institutions
October 21, 2020
The Student Technology Report 2020 findings reveal that many students with disabilities were not positive about how their institution supported their need for accessible content and accommodations. Read More
Source: Edu Cause
The Open Research Library Publishes Voluntary Accessibility Template Report
October 20, 2020
The open research library platform has published a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Report (VPAT) and meets the accessibility requirements of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. Read More
Source: Open Research Community
Chromebook Updates Enable an Accessible Work Environment
October 14, 2020
Google’s latest accessibility updates for Chromebooks enable persons with visual and cognitive impairment to opt for a number of features to create an accessible work environment. Read More
Source: Times Now News
Google to Develop Sign Language Detection for Video Conferencing
October 05, 2020
Google has released a demo of the technology that can be used to frame people communicating through sign language as active speakers on video conferencing platforms. Read More
Source: Silicon Republic
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