Government of Canada Announces New Accessibility Procurement Initiative
January 06, 2018
The Government of Canada announced a new agile accessibility procurement initiative, in a bid to improve online accessibility for Canadians, including those with disabilities. Read More
Source: Cision
Using Image Descriptions Can Help Make Twitter Accessible to the Blind
January 05, 2018
First introduced in 2016, the image description tool on Twitter, also known as alternative text allows users to add a description of the picture they have added. Read More
Source: Independent
UK Cabinet Office Releases Documents Highlighting it's Position on the Accessibility Act
January 05, 2018
The Government of UK released documents with regards to the accessibility requirements for products and services. Read More
Source: UK Cabinet Office
Samsung’s Experimental C-Lab Projects Include Accessibility Gadgets
January 04, 2018
Samsung's highlights for CES 2018 include two projects highlighting health and accessibility. Read More
Source: Mobile Syrup
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
For news before June 2022