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CNN Launches FAQ on Video Accessibility & Closed Captioning for Its IP-delivered Video
March 17, 2018
CNN striving to make its content accessible to all issued an FAQ & contact sheet for those who may find difficulty viewing the website and/or the format of any material on the website. Read More
Source: CNN
Bureau of Internet Accessibility Releases Accessibility Analysis of Banking Industry Websites. Read to Know How Your Bank Fares
March 16, 2018
Bureau of Internet Accessibility identified the top 15 banking websites with the highest traffic and has researched them to provide a lens into overall web accessibility within the banking industry Read More
Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility
The Partnerships Enabling Disabled City Residents to Better Explore Their Surroundings
March 15, 2018
As cities work to add technologies to improve residents’ lives and mobility, many are putting a renewed focus on inclusivity and equitable innovation distribution. Read More
Source: Smart Cities Drive
How Can Technology Improve Accessibility for People with Disability?
March 15, 2018
The Al Jazeera Stream concludes its week at the 2018 SXSW Conference & Festivals with a look at innovations in disability and assistive technology. Read More
Source: Al Jazeera
How Making Inaccessible Websites Illegal in Norway Changed the Conversation Between Developers and Clients for the Better
February 18, 2018
When Norway made inaccessible websites illegal it changed the conversation between developers & clients for the better suggesting that having aesthetics and accessibility at the same time is possible. Read More
Source: Medium
4 iOS Accessibility Apps for People with Disabilities
February 17, 2018
The article covers 4 accessibility apps for iOS and macOS users with disabilities that make it easier to use mobile phones. Read More
Source: Mac Observer
How Technology Can Help People with Disabilities
February 16, 2018
Can technology provide solutions to the various difficulties people with disabilities face in areas where full accessibility is lacking? This podcast takes a closer look to answer these questions. Read More
Source: The Guardian
Who Benefits From Accessible Infrastructure? Everyone.
February 15, 2018
It’s not just disabled people who use accessible infrastructure. It is therefore important that upcoming policies highlight where accessibility intersects with the wider public interest. Read More
Source: Policy Options
What Would an Accessible Disabled-Friendly City Look Like?
February 14, 2018
Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost one billion estimated to be urban-dwellers by 2050, a few cities are undergoing a remarkable shift. Read More
Source: The Guardian
Team of Ohio State University and Other Partners Develop 'Smart Paint' to Help the Persons with Visual Disabilities Navigate Cities
February 13, 2018
A team at Ohio State University, along with other partners has developed 'smart paint for networked smart cities' to help the blind navigate cities and provide accurate location services. Read More
Source: Government Technology