Intel and Accenture Support Neuromorphic Research Project in Israel
August 19, 2020
Intel and Accenture have announced support for an IResearch Community project led by the Neuro-Biomorphic Engineering Lab at the Open University of Israel to develop a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm. Read More
Source: Inside HPC
BigCommerce Enhances Platform Accessibility with New Partnership
August 19, 2020
To enhance digital accessibility in ecommerce, BigCommerce has leveraged eSSENTIAL Accessibility’s solution to create and deliver engaging digital experiences. Read More
Source: Enterprise Times
New Report Explores Access to Age-assistive Technology
August 14, 2020
The new report by HelpAge explores the intersection between age, gender, disability and the use of assistive technology (AT) by older persons, in emergency response and disaster risk reduction. Read More
Source: Relief Web
Start-up Receives UNICEF’s Innovation Fund for Innovation in Gaming
August 12, 2020
Pakistani Tech startup WonderTree has been selected for the United Nations Children's Fund Innovative Fund 2020 as it uses emerging tech to make interactive games for children with disabilities. Read More
Source: B Recorder
Design Agency Aims to Improve Health App Accessibility
August 12, 2020
UK-based user experience design agency, Sigma, has been selected by the Organization for the Review of Care and Health Applications (ORCHA) to improve usability and accessibility of their health apps. Read More
Source: Mobi Health News
India: New White Paper on ICT Accessibility for COVID-19
August 11, 2020
Broadband India Forum has released a White Paper on ICT Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in India, that outlines a prioritized plan towards digital inclusion. Read More
Source: Voice & Data
LEGO Launches Braille Bricks for Students Across the US
August 06, 2020
The LEGO Foundation has created a line of bricks molded with studs that correspond to numbers and letters in the braille alphabet for school districts to use across the United States. Read More
Source: CNN
Study: Disability Inclusiveness of Government Responses to COVID-19 in South America
August 03, 2020
The study aims to examine the disability-inclusiveness of government responses to COVID-19 in the four South American Countries of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru. Read More
User1st Announces New UTester Web Accessibility Testing Tool
July 20, 2020
Web accessibility solutions provider User1st has released uTester that is an automated accessibility testing platform that enables users to detect barriers and errors to guide remediation efforts. Read More
Source: KM World
The American Council of the Blind Honors Disney+ for Immersive Audio Description
July 15, 2020
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) has recognized Disney+’s immersive content delivery campaigns and honored it with the 2020 Achievement Award in Audio Description. Read More
Source: Martech Series
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