RNIB Launches Educational Coding Tool for Children with Visual Impairment
January 17, 2020
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched an educational tool 'Code Jumper' designed by Microsoft to help primary school children with vision impairment learn how to code. Read More
Source: Optometry Today
New App Gives Persons with Hearing Impairment On-demand ASL Interpreter
January 15, 2020
A new app 'Jeenie' app enables live interpreters to translate sign language for persons with hearing impairment to help converse freely with others. Read More
Source: Fast Company
Spain: The Center for Subtitling and Audio Description Releases its 2019 Report on Accessibile Content on Television
January 15, 2020
The Spanish Center for Subtitling and Audio Description (CESyA) has released the data of the 2019 report on the evolution of accessibility services for people with sensory disabilities. Read More
Source: Periodistas
Humanforce Designs Accessibility-compliant App for Businesses
January 13, 2020
Australian workforce management solutions provider Humanforce has launched a new app to encourage businesses to take ensure accessibility levels for persons with disabilities and older persons. Read More
Source: Biz Edge
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Asks Member Countries to Focus on the Role of Emerging Technologies in Promoting ICT Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
January 08, 2020
At the recent Accessible Europe event, Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau asked member countries to promote digital accessibility as part of the commitment to leave no one behind Read More
Source: The Guardian
University of Michigan Researchers Develop AR Gaming for Children with Disabilities
January 07, 2020
A team from University of Michigan have created iGYM, an augmented reality system allowing both able-bodied individuals and persons with mobility impairment to engage in physical games together. Read More
Source: Michigan Daily
Bluetooth SIG Announces Core Update to Bluetooth Tech to Improve the Aging Standard
January 07, 2020
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced an update known as LE (Low Energy) Audio that improves the development of wireless hearing aids for the persons with hearing impairment. Read More
Source: Tech Advisor
Marrakesh Treaty Comes into Effect in New Zealand
January 03, 2020
The Marrakesh Treaty and the associated amendments to the Copyright Act 1994 passed by the New Zealand Parliament in 2019, have come into effect on January 4, 2020. Read More
Source: Mirage News
New Portal Presents Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Egypt
January 03, 2020
Non-profit organization Ebtessama has launched Majidah, an employment portal to improve chances of employment for persons with disabilities in Egypt. Read More
Source: Arab News
Egyptian ICT Ministry Collaborates to Empower Persons with Disabilities
January 02, 2020
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed an MoU with Japan’s Assistive Technology Development Organisation to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Intelligent CIO
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