New Mastercard Study Finds Technology Can Accelerate Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
June 01, 2022
A study by Mastercard, Bridging the Disability Gap: An Opportunity to Make a Positive Impact, reveals that digital inclusion is the pathway to financial inclusion for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Al Arabiya News
South Africa: South African Sign Language Approved as 12th Official Language
June 01, 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet has approved the Constitutional Eighteenth Amendment Bill for public comment, which will make South African Sign Language the country's 12th official language. Read More
Source: Eye Witness News
Report by EEO Commission Focuses on Status of Workers with Disabilities in the Federal Sector
May 20, 2022
The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Commission has released a report that identifies current trends for workers with disabilities in the Federal sector. Read More
Source: JD Supra
The Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT) Released by WHO and UNICEF
May 16, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have jointly released the report that calls on stakeholders to fund and prioritize access to assistive products. Read More
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Joomla's Two New Versions Include Accessibility Checker
May 11, 2022
Content Management System Joomla's Two New Versions, 4.1.3 and 3.10.9, include accessibility checker among other improvements. Read More
Source: Daily Host News
Jamaica: Universal Service Fund to be Leveraged to Provide Universal Access to Internet Services
May 11, 2022
Through the Universal Service Fund (USF), connectivity has been provided to three sites to support persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Jamaica Information Service
LinkedIn Announces Accessibility Updates to Improve Accessibility
May 10, 2022
The new updates announced by LinkedIn focus on accessibility and include real-time captions for live audio events, improved search for posts, and a custom URL display option on Creator profiles. Read More
Source: Social Media Today
WordPress 6.0 Features Numerous Accessibility Improvements
April 25, 2022
WordPress announces that version 6.0 features numerous accessibility improvements that bring it closer to WCAG 2.0 AA compliance. Read More
Argentina: New Resolution Aims to Make Television Content More Accessible
April 18, 2022
Argentina's National Communications Authority (ENACOM) has passed a resolution to make television content more accessible. Read More
Source: Global Compliance News
CVS and Federal Prosecutors Reach Agreement on Vaccine Portal Accessibility
April 11, 2022
CVS Pharmacy has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors that will ensure the company’s online vaccination scheduling portal remains fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: ABC News
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