Developers Design Apps with Built-In Apple Assistive Technologies
June 09, 2019
With Apple introducing the Voice Control feature for persons with visual impairment, Indian developers have begun building apps incorporating Apple's assistive technologies built-in. Read More
Source: Livemint
Students at University of Washington Showcase Inclusive and Accessible Technology
June 07, 2019
Students at Washington University worked with persons with disabilities at the HuskyADAPT Inclusive Design Showcase to support the development of accessible design and play technology Read More
Source: Geek Wire
New Tech Could Allow Persons with Visual Impairment To See Through The Eyes Of Others
June 07, 2019
A team of neuro-researchers from Rice University, Houston have developed technology that enables telepathic visual sharing between a sighted person and a person with visual impairment Read More
Source: Medical Daily
Israeli Startup’s System Utilizes Artificial Intelligence to Match Assistive Technologies to Users
June 06, 2019
Israeli startup Atvisor.ai has developed a system that utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to best match assistive technology to users with disabilities. Read More
Source: Globes
India: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) committee on Digital Payments Makes a Strong Case for Financial Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
June 06, 2019
The high-level committee on digital payments led by Nandan Nilekani has made note of various gaps in Banking Accessibility and has come up with recommendations to address them in a permanent manner. Read More
Source: Newz Hook
IKEA Launches Gaming Products Focused on Accessibility and Esports
June 04, 2019
IKEA is has partnered with medical wearables company UNYQ to release a line of gaming accessibility products that include textured key caps and a biometric wrist support. Read More
Source: Engadget
ScotRail Launches Sign Language App to Help Customers with Hearing Impairment
May 30, 2019
The app, described as a UK rail industry first, directly connects a traveller and a member of staff via an interpreter through a video call. Read More
Source: The Herald
Indonesia: Device Improves Safety for Drivers with Hearing Impairment
May 29, 2019
Students from Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) have created a device that transforms the horn sound of another vehicle into vibrations alerting the driver with hearing impairment. Read More
Source: Open Gov
New York Lawmakers Plan To Address Website Accessibility
May 20, 2019
A New York State Senate Committee will develop a legal standard for the accessibility of business websites under New York law in response to the exponential increase in litigation in the state. Read More
Source: JD Supra
South Australia Ensures More Accessible Digital Platforms for All
May 20, 2019
The South Australian State Government is launching a new online accessibility policy, and online toolkit to help all South Australian organisations in creating more accessible digital platforms. Read More
Source: Open Gov
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