Poland: Prime Minister Signs Resolution to Begin Implementation of Accessibility+ Program
August 07, 2018
Poland’s government has approved the Accessibility+ program that will focus on adapting public spaces, architecture, transport and products to the needs of 5 million citizens with disabilities. Read More
Source: WBJ
American Bar Association Passes Key Resolution for Technological Access to Persons with Disabilities
August 07, 2018
The American Bar Association voted to urge courts and government entities to interpret Titles II & III of the Americans with Disabilities Act as applying to goods and services delivered via technology Read More
Source: ABA Journal
Careem Unveils New Accessibility Feature for the Blind
August 04, 2018
Careem, the UAE based transportation company added new accessibility features using speech-to-text and speech recognition making it easier for the blind to hail rides in Saudi Arabia. Read More
Source: Saudi Gazette
Australia: How Today’s Tech is Impacting Persons with Disabilities
August 03, 2018
Nearly 40% of all complaints made to the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2016-17 were lodged under the Disability Discrimination Act, many of them being new technology. Read More
Source: Computer World
Australian TV Behind in Accessibility for Persons with Visual Disabilities
August 03, 2018
Australia remains the only English-speaking OECD country in the world that doesn’t require its broadcasters or streaming services to provide audio description. Read More
Source: Mirage News
How to Improve Web Accessibility for Higher Education?
August 03, 2018
Five practical steps that colleges/universities can take to improve their online accessibility. Read More
Source: Inside Higher Ed
Philippines: House of Representatives Approves Filipino Sign Language Act
August 02, 2018
The Philippines House of Representatives approved House Bill 7503 seeking to declare Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language and for use in government transactions with the deaf. Read More
Source: ABC CBN News
The Golden Rules for Inclusive Design
August 02, 2018
The article underlines the importance of inclusive design and accessibility, and the steps organisations can take to broaden their marketplace, minimise risk and make users happier. Read More
Source: Silicon Republic
Ghana: Government Signs MoU for Digital Accessibility in Education
August 01, 2018
The Government of Ghana has signed an MOU with Real Studios to implement the Digital Education System. The initiative aims to enhance digital accessibility of the educational sector. Read More
Source: All Africa
Automakers Must Make Accessibility Integral to the Design of Self-Driving Cars
July 30, 2018
To meet the challenges in the American with Disabilities Act automakers must make accessibility integral to the design of self-driving cars that explore principles of universal design. Read More
Source: The New York Times
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