U.S. Access Board Launches Youtube Channel as Online Guide to the ADA Accessibility Standards
May 09, 2018
The U.S. Access Board has launched its own channel on YouTube to further share information animations on accessibility developed as part of its online guide to the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards. Read More
Source: US Access Board Youtube Page
Digital Marketing Group Focuses on Developing Accessibility for Small Businesses
May 07, 2018
Small businesses on tiny budgets often feel like they have few options for the tools and guidance they need towards enhancing web accessibility. This digital marketing agency focuses on that. Read More
Source: Nooga
Microsoft Launches AI for Accessibility Program
May 07, 2018
Microsoft launched their new $25 mn 5-year AI for Accessibility program with the goal to help developers accelerate the development of accessible and intelligent AI solutions. Read More
Source: Microsoft
United Kingdom: Blind Customers Locked Out by Bank Web Upgrades
May 06, 2018
Banks in the United Kingdom have admitted to failings after redesigning websites that made it hard for their blind customers to access full services online. Read More
Source: BBC
AI Won’t Solve Our Accessibility Problems
May 04, 2018
Artificial Intelligence shows promise for digital inclusion but has limitations. Instead, governments can focus on Intelligence Augmented (IA), a system where authors instead produce better content. Read More
Source: Medium
Melbourne Seeks to Improve Accessibility
May 04, 2018
At Melbourne Knowledge Week teams are pitching technology driven solutions in order to make Melbourne more accessible for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Smart Cities World
UK Regulations on Public Sector Web and App Accessibility Outlined
May 03, 2018
Websites and mobile apps operated by public bodies in the UK will be subject to new accessibility requirements under new laws under consultation. Read More
Source: Out Law
How Video Game Companies Are Improving The Experience For the Blind
May 02, 2018
Video games are dominated by action-packed visuals, yet, there are persons with visual disabilities all over the world playing them. Now, gaming companies are working to make games more accessible. Read More
Source: NPR
Qatar’s Strides in ICT Empowering People with Disabilities
April 28, 2018
Qatar is among the few countries that have a comprehensive e-Accessibility Policy which covers issues, including websites, telecom, ATMs, government services, and access to assistive technologies. Read More
Source: Gulf Times
Ireland: New Technology Enables Disabled People to Integrate Into the Workplace
April 27, 2018
Assistive applications have opened up mainstream opportunities in Ireland where many big companies have made an effort to use assistive technologies to help young graduates with disabilities. Read More
Source: Irish Times
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