Broadway is Becoming More Accessible through Its Partnership with Podcasting Leader Audible
January 03, 2018
A recent partnership between podcast leader Audible and Broadway theaters are helping make Broadway plays more accessible through the medium of audio plays. Read More
Source: Pacific Standard
KLM Introduces Films with Audio Description for Blind Passengers
January 02, 2018
KLM airlines will be introducing films with audio description via the Inflight Entertainment on intercontinental flights. Read More
Source: KLM
Ensuring the Accessibility of All Learning Content
January 02, 2018
Key parts of the learning industry are implementing and building upon standards while implementing new ones as well. Read More
Source: Research Information
Digitally Inaccessible: A Closer Look at Smartphone Accessibility in Canada
January 01, 2018
Smartphones and access to affordable data plans are a necessity in today’s world -- even more for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Mobile Syrup
G3ict DARE Index Survey Shows Oman’s Leadership in ICT Accessibility for People with Disabilities
December 28, 2017
Oman was identified by G3ict as having in place the 5 key elements identified as critical success factors in ICT Accessibility as part of the G3ict DARE index study. Read More
Source: Oman Daily Observer
FCC Extends Waiver for Video Game Accessibility for the Last Time
December 28, 2017
FCC has extended the deadline for the video gaming industry to comply with provisions of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), 2010 pertaining to video games. Read More
Source: Engadget
Improving Text Readability for Users with Disabilities with Skip-ink Underlines
December 27, 2017
Designing an accessible interface is not only working on contrasts and colours but also built to be used by all kinds of users, including users with dyslexia. Read More
Source: Medium
'Where We've Failed to Live Up to the Promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act', Writes Connecticut Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr.
December 26, 2017
Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr. cautions to not take the progress of the Americans with Disabilities Act for granted as people with disabilities still face challenges in participating in the workforce. Read More
Source: CNN
Future Cities Need Technology that Understands All Humans
December 25, 2017
As future cities sprawl—becoming smarter and hyper-connected, it’s important to ensure that they are inclusive and accessible for all citizens. Mobility is essential for that inclusivity. Read More
Source: Motherboard
Facebook and Microsoft Receive American Foundation for the Blind's Helen Keller Award
December 23, 2017
Facebook and Microsoft receive American Foundation for the Blind's Helen Keller Award for their Efforts to Provide Products and Services that are Accessible and Inclusive. Read More
Source: Digital Trends
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