Oman: Ministry of Health Launches a Sign-Language Training Course for Health Workers
October 04, 2020
The new sign-language course for health workers at primary healthcare institutions aims to qualify sign-language Omani translators as adopted translators in medical disciplines. Read More
Source: Times of Oman
W.H.O. Calls for Greater Engagement from Stakeholders in Assistive Technology Campaign
October 04, 2020
In the development of WHO-UNICEF Global Report on Assistive Technology, WHO has extended the initiative and called for increased stakeholder engagement to improve access to assistive technology. Read More
Source: World Health Organisation
New Device Assists Persons with Visual Impairment Read Text in 12 Indian Languages
October 04, 2020
Trestle Lab’s device Kibo XS is a multi-lingual scanning and reading device that connects with a computer or android phone to read documents for persons with visual impairment. Read More
Source: Ed Ex
Zoom Adds New Accessibility Features
September 23, 2020
Zoom has added three major accessibility options that help ensure sign language interpreters are visible on the screen. Read More
Source: The Verge
First Employment Guide for Persons with Hearing Impairment Released in the U.A.E.
September 22, 2020
On International Day of Sign Languages, the United Arab Emirates has launched the first Employment Guide for persons with hearing impairment to ensure access to employment opportunities. Read More
Source: Gulf News
United Kingdom: New Guidance for Higher Education Providers to Support Students with Visual Impairment
September 21, 2020
UK-based organizations have collaborated to produce a guide for university professionals to support students with visual impairment during COVID-19. Read More
Source: Charity Today
South Africa: New Company Provides Captioning and Subtitling Services by Persons with Disabilities
September 17, 2020
A new company launched in South Africa provides employment exclusively to persons with disabilities and offers subtitling services in all South African languages, including Sign Language. Read More
Source: Biz Community
Instagram Makes IGTV Videos More Accessible with Automatic Closed Captions
September 17, 2020
In an effort to expand accessibility efforts, IGTV videos on Instagram will now include an auto captions option. Read More
Source: The American Genius
New App Promotes Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Public Spaces
September 17, 2020
The Institute for Research on Well-being Policies, University of Valencia has launched the Mind Inclusion 2.0 app that is cognitively accessible for persons with disabilities to find leisure options. Read More
Source: Medical Express
Researchers Explore Robots to Support Youth with Autism
September 17, 2020
Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are investigating how socially intelligent robots in schools can support young persons with autism. Read More
Source: Tech Spark
For news before June 2022