A Smart City Is an Accessible City
November 06, 2018
A smart city must incorporate knowledge from persons with disabilities, and digital mapping could do more to drive design and policy improvements in this regard. Read More
Source: The Atlantic
How Website Accessibility Can Help Close the Disability Inclusion Gap
November 05, 2018
According to the recent Disability Equality Index Report, businesses must track their disability inclusion efforts. The article highlights five ways, including web accessibility to further inclusion. Read More
Source: Forbes
Federal Telecommunications Institute Publishes New Guidelines Regarding Accessibility of Broadcast TV Services
October 31, 2018
The Federal Telecommunications Institute's General Guidelines for the Accessibility of Broadcast Television Services come into effect in December 2018, requiring the inclusion of Mexican sign language Read More
Source: International Law Office
Enabling Accessible TV shows and Educational Media for Children with Disabilities
October 22, 2018
Many media companies are leading the "born accessible" movement to enhance TV shows and educational media for all, including children with disabilities. Read More
Source: Kidscreen
Audio Descriptions, Tactile Tours Increase Accessibility at University of Kansas Museum
October 22, 2018
New resources at the University of Kansas Spencer Museum of Art are making exhibitions more accessible to visitors with disabilities by offering audio descriptions, tactile tours and Braille maps. Read More
Source: The University of Kansas
Verifone Introduces Verifone Navigator an Accessible Payment Feature for Persons with Visual Impairment
October 22, 2018
Verifone introduced Navigator, a PCI-compliant payments feature that enables consumers with visual impairment to enter a PIN to easily make purchases. The feature is certified by RNIB and PCI approved Read More
Source: Telecom Paper
United Kingdom: The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to Test Digital Services for Accessibility
October 21, 2018
United Kingdom's Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) plans to carry out detailed testing on its suite of digital services to ensure they are accessible to persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Public Technology
Hulu Becomes Latest Streaming Service to Commit to Accessibility for Blind Users
October 17, 2018
Hulu becomes the latest streaming service to undertake efforts to make its website and software applications accessible via screen readers and provide audio description tracks for streaming content. Read More
Source: American Council of the Blind
Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty by EU Celebrated as Important Step Towards Accessibility
October 13, 2018
The Marrakesh Treaty is an important tool to promote print accessibility. Now, its ratification will enable greater access to books for persons with visual impairment. Read More
Source: European Disability Forum
Getting Started with the Marrakesh Treaty - a Guide for Librarians
October 12, 2018
The Marrakesh Treaty will only be effective when incorporated into national law, where libraries and others are using it. This guide offers answers to frequent questions in dealing with copyright law Read More
Source: IFLA
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