At Apple’s WWDC 2018, Accessibility Pervades All
June 08, 2018
At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2018 the announcements made were more about how the new features, as Apple designed them, are inherently accessible, and for accessibility sake itself. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch
United States: BECU to Restore Accessibility for Blind Customers to Its Website and Mobile Banking App
June 08, 2018
BECU, one of USA's largest credit unions, has agreed to make its website and mobile banking app accessible to blind users after complaints from a national organization and local credit union members. Read More
Source: Seattle Times
Why Law Firms Should Make Web Accessibility a Priority in 2018
June 04, 2018
The article outlines the key issues and demonstrates why law firms should be making web accessibility a priority. Read More
Source: The National Law Review
Making WSJ.com More Accessible
June 03, 2018
With the launch of the new Wall Street Journal site (wsj.com) home page for mobile devices comes a more accessible experience for users. Read More
Source: Matthew Strom
University of Washington's Accessible University Homepage for Training on Common Web Design Problems
June 02, 2018
Accessible University (AU), Washington University's fictional university home page is designed to demonstrate common web design problems for visitors with disabilities. Read More
Source: Washington University
Apple, Microsoft and Google Join Forces to Create a Universal Standard for Braille Displays
June 01, 2018
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others launched the USB Human Interface Device standard for persons with visual disabilities to use braille displays without the need for unique drivers. Read More
Source: Alphr
Android Accessibility Settings for Each Disability
May 24, 2018
Android accessibility features are a great offering which eases the way we use our smartphones. Found on every phone these features are divided in the article according to the type of disability. Read More
Source: Sanvada
Making Progress on Course Content Accessibility
May 23, 2018
New tools are helping colleges and universities tackle the accessibility of instructor-created content, student coursework, note-taking and more. Read More
Source: Campus Technology
Sana Hafeez, WHO Champion for Assistive Technology, Told Her Story at the World Health Assembly
May 22, 2018
The biggest challenge is awareness about the need for assistive products. Awareness & affordability are heavily related,says Dr Sana Hafeez, Min of Health, Pakistan at the 71st World Health Assembly. Read More
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
AT&T and Aira Leverage IoT for Accessibility
May 18, 2018
AT&T and Aira have partnered as Aira, the IoT-connected Aira smart glasses designed to help people navigate, brings its services to Australia, Canada, and the U.K with AT&T connectivity. Read More
Source: IOT Evolution
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