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VIDEO: Introduction to Web Accessibility Standards by W3C
January 21, 2018
W3C's Video Introduction to Web Accessibility and W3C Standards is a great introduction to what accessibility is and why its important. Read More
Source: W3C
USA: New Section 508 Requirements Now Live
January 19, 2018
Section 508 standards took effect on 18 January, requiring compliance from agencies and states accepting federal funding, to ensure their digital services are accessible to people with disabilities. Read More
Source: Fed Scoop
Putting Theory into Practice, the Case for Universal Design
January 19, 2018
By focusing on accessibility from the outset of the design phase can companies ensure they build a better product or service in the end. The article focuses to bring universal design into business. Read More
Source: The Globe and Mail
E-Government Solutions for Persons with Disabilities from the Clarity Project
January 18, 2018
The article looks at important emerging solutions, business and data models, gaps, and next steps for open e-government services related to disability in the EU. Read More
Source: Clarity Project
Campus Technology Must be Accessible for People with Disabilities
January 18, 2018
Northern Illinois University’s (NIU) new policy for “Producing, Developing, Maintaining and Using Technology” requires all electronic and information to be made accessible to people with disabilities. Read More
Source: NIU Today
How Assistive Technologies Could Make Society More Inclusive
January 17, 2018
The European Parliament’s Science and Technology Options Assessment (STOA) published a study highlighting the substantial impact on inclusion that Assistive Technology could have. Read More
Accessibility at Canadian Digital Services - Challenging Assumptions About Ambient Imagery
January 16, 2018
The Canadian Digital Services (CDS) writes regarding the accessibility of the “hero” images or ambient images used on pages of their website, including the blog posts. Read More
Source: Canadian Digital Services
Israeli App GalaPro Offers Live Translations for Broadway
January 16, 2018
Israeli startup GalaPro recently launched an application designed to provide accessibility services for theater goers with vision or hearing disabilities and those needing translation. Read More
Source: Globes
7 Steps to Achieve Hotel Website Accessibility & ADA Compliance in 2018
January 14, 2018
These 7 steps can help hoteliers begin ensuring accessibility for their websites. Read More
Source: Hotel News Resource
CES Begins: Smart Fridges, Accessibility Tech Highlights at the Show
January 14, 2018
A prominent and early highlight at CES 2018 has been the showcase of tech designed to assist the elderly and disabled. Read More
Source: Engadget