City of Montreal Asks for Citizens' Help in Developing Universal Accessibility Plan
October 05, 2018
In a bid to make the city easier to navigate for people with disabilities, City of Montreal officials will be hosting a public consultation to develop a universal accessibility plan for the city. Read More
Source: CBC
Zyrobotics Becomes Microsoft's First ‘AI for Accessibility’ Grantee
October 05, 2018
Microsoft has announced Zyrobotics as the first grantee of the AI for Accessibility grant by Microsoft to develop AI solutions primarily centered around accessibility. Read More
Source: Neowin
St. Kitts and Nevis: Use Of Technology Can Help Persons With Disabilities Advance
October 02, 2018
A workshop held as part of ICT week at St. Kitts and Nevis discussed the need for an all-inclusive approach in the development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for use by all. Read More
Source: Ziz
Google Launches Voice Assistant App 'Voice Access' to Enable a Hands-Free Way to Use Phones
October 02, 2018
Google launched Voice Access, an Android app that offers a hands-free way to write and edit text and talk to Google Assistant hence ensuring improved accessibility for persons with limited mobility. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch
Designing Accessible Government Websites
October 01, 2018
States can be more inclusive and ensure that e-government services are available to all by embracing accessible design for websites and adhering to an “accessibility first” strategy. Read More
Source: Government Technology
European Union Joins WIPO’s Marrakesh Treaty, Greatly Expanding Coverage
October 01, 2018
The European Union has joined WIPO’s Marrakesh Treaty, which eases the creation and transfer across national boundaries of texts specially adapted for use by persons with visual impairment. Read More
Source: WIPO
UK: Government Digital Services Helping Public Sector Websites Meet Accessibility Requirements
September 24, 2018
With the aim to ensure public sector websites and apps are accessible to users with disabilities, Government Digital Services has published guidance and support organisations Read More
Source: Government Digital Service
Artificial Intelligence Seeks to Improve Lives of Persons With Disabilities
September 21, 2018
Artificial intelligence is already being applied to support the inclusion of persons with disabilities.These technologies coupled with sensors in homes and cities will further enhance inclusion. Read More
Source: Huffington Post
How Online Retailers Can Enhance Digital Accessibility for Shoppers With Disabilities
September 20, 2018
Commitment to inclusive design not only makes a retailer's website accessible to customers with disabilities but also makes it easier for all customers to use. These 10 steps explain how. Read More
Source: E Commerce Times
What AI Can do to Improve Workplace Accessibility for Employees with Disabilities
September 20, 2018
AI’s ability to help make the workplace more accessible and inclusive is becoming evident and this is something that should be considered in any AI national strategy. Read More
Source: Silicon Republic
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