Apple Brings Accessible Coding to Schools
May 18, 2018
With an aim to offer students with disabilities an opportunity to learn to code, Apple is bringing an accessible coding programme to schools, first to the US and then to schools around the world. Read More
Source: The News Minute
Cornell’s University to Hold First Web Accessibility Camp from Aug. 6-8 2018
May 17, 2018
Cornell University will hold its first Web Accessibility Camp, “Universal Design for Any Person, Any Study,” Aug. 6-8, with sessions by WebAIM, Siteimprove, and Cornell Information Technologies. Read More
Source: Cornell University
Facebook’s Accessibility Ambitions
May 17, 2018
Facebook speaks about the development of its automatic alt-text (AAT) for people using screen readers. AAT uses object recognition technology to generate descriptions of photos on Facebook. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch
Google’s New Plan to Help Designers Make More Accessible Products, Launches Resource Centre
May 17, 2018
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google is launching a resource center to help marketers, and designers build inclusive products & designs that address the needs of users with disabilities. Read More
Source: Fast Company
USA: California Takes Leadership Position in Digital Accessibility Recognizing Global Accessibility Awareness Day in the State
May 17, 2018
California Assembly passed the resolution to recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The step is considered important in advancing the state's position on digital accessibility. Read More
Source: Stock House
Microsoft - Putting Persons with Disability on Equal Footing
May 16, 2018
Microsoft says technology can make the world easier to use for everyone, not just accommodating to people with disabilities. Read More
Source: CNET
Apple's Accessibility Efforts Highlighted
May 14, 2018
Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 17), Apple discusses its work helping people with disabilities, and highlights new accessibility features. Read More
Source: CNET
United Kingdom: Aldi Launches Fully Signed Ad for Deaf Awareness Week
May 11, 2018
Aldi has partnered with ITV to broadcast its first ever fully signed ad break to mark the start of Deaf Awareness Week (14–20 May). Read More
Source: Metro
Let's Rethink Procurement and Get Accessible ICT
May 11, 2018
The article illustrates a series of examples of good accessibility procurement practices that can help overcome the challenge of web accessibility and the constant changes it undergoes. Read More
Source: Open Concept
Building Accessible Products for Everyone
May 10, 2018
At Google I/O, its annual developer festival, Google shared a few products designed to be accessible to persons with disabilities, including a new app for the Blind. Read More
Source: Google
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