How Technology is Helping Students with Visual Impairment in STEM
September 20, 2018
To encourage science education, Project POEM connects students with university and industry mentors with visual impairment, to share how they might study or work in STEM fields. Read More
Source: E School
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: Commerce Times
Justice Department Urged To Address Web Accessibility
September 19, 2018
Citing growing litigation, a group of senators is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to weigh in on how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies online. Read More
Source: Disability Scoop
Work and Pensions Committee Publishes Government response on Assistive Technology
September 19, 2018
UK Parliament's Work & Pensions Committee published a response to its report on Assistive Technology (AT) announcing a Tech fund to contribute to the costs of acquiring AT in the workplace Read More
Source: UK Parliament
UK Parliament's Work & Pensions Committee Publishes Government response on Assistive Technology
September 19, 2018
UK Parliament's Work & Pensions Committee published a response to its report on Assistive Technology (AT) announcing a Tech fund to contribute to the costs of acquiring AT in the workplace Read More
Source: United Kingdom Parliament
Australia: Microsoft Launches 3D Audio App for Persons with Visual Impairment
September 17, 2018
Microsoft and Vision Australia unveiled a 3D audio app Dubbed Soundscape, that enables users to set audio beacons at destinations and landmarks allowing them to build a mental image of what’s around Read More
Source: Healthcare IT News
Ireland: Government Invests €8m to Provide Public Libraries with New ICT Facilities
September 15, 2018
The Irish Government is investing €8m in public libraries to enhance them with new ICT facilities, establish them as hubs for aiding digital skills development and ensuring they are inclusive to all. Read More
Source: Silicon Republic
India: M-tech Launches Sathi: Its First Elderly-Friendly Phone
September 14, 2018
Affordable Phones manufacturer M-Sathi has launched it's first elderly-friendly phone with accessibility support such as a large screen, bold keypad and Braille support. Read More
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Talking Gloves, Tactile Windows: New Tech Helps Persons with Disabilities
September 13, 2018
Improvements in artificial intelligence, combined with decreasing costs of hardware are making it possible for inventors to develop products designed for people with disabilities, in low investments. Read More
Source: Washington Post
European standard EN 301 549 for ICT Updated to Adopt WCAG 2.1
September 13, 2018
WCAG 2.1 has been adopted as a technical standard for standard EN 301 549. Public institutions in Europe will now be asked to respond to WCAG 2.1 for public procurement of ICT products & services. Read More
Source: W3C
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