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GSMA Releases Mobile Disability Report 2021

January 18, 2022

The report by GSMA shares evidence on the ownership and usage of mobile phones by persons with disabilities from the GSMA Consumer Survey. Read More

Source: GSMA


India: Scientists Create Durable Braille Maps Using Advanced Technology

January 12, 2022

Scientists from the National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation, (NATMO), have developed user-friendly and durable Braille maps using advanced technology. Read More

Source: Disability Insider


UK: Report on Accessibility Monitoring Released

December 20, 2021

The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) has released findings from monitoring public sector websites and mobile app accessibility in 2020 and 2021. Read More

Source: Government of UK


New Report Explores Issues and Opportunities on Disability in Technology Policy

December 14, 2021

The report for public interest organizations delves into ways in which technology can meaningfully improve the lives of persons with disabilities. Read More

Source: Center for Democracy and Technology


Twitter Adds Automatically Generated Captions for Videos

December 14, 2021

The company has begun rolling out the automatic captions feature for videos and is available on Android, iOS and its web client. Read More

Source: Engadget


Immersive Reader Adds 16 New Languages for Read Aloud

December 08, 2021

The new read-aloud languages for Immersive Reader will be available in numerous Microsoft apps and enable greater literacy to even more places around the world. Read More

Source: Microsoft


UK: New Project Enables Children and Adults Better Access Information About the Universe

December 07, 2021

Astronomers have developed Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System, a sound-based educational astronomy show to make learning about the Universe a more immersive and inclusive experience for all. Read More

Source: Mirage News


Game Accessibility Feature Tags Available on Microsoft Store

November 22, 2021

Game developers on Microsoft Store on Xbox and Xbox.com can now choose from twenty accessibility feature tags that indicate common accessibility features to help inform gamers’ decision to purchase. Read More

Source: Xbox


U.S. House of Representatives Expands Medicare to Cover Hearing Aids

November 19, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act of 2021 (H.R. 5376) that includes the expansion of Medicare to cover hearing aids and services. Read More

Source: Hearing Loss Association of America


New Assistive Device to Enable Eye-tracking for Persons with Disabilities to Better Use iPads

November 15, 2021

Tobii Dynavox, the assistive tech division of the eye-tracking company Tobii, has announced TD Pilot, a device that aims to provide a more accessible iPad experience. Read More

Source: Engadget