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
India: Telecom Regulator TRAI Begins Discussion on Making ICT Accessible for Persons with Disabilities
December 22, 2017
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is releasing its latest consultation paper on ICT in order to begin a dialogue on making ICT accessible for persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Gadgets 360
Lyft Announces a New Partnership with Aira to Make Ridesharing Easier for the Blind
December 21, 2017
Lyft has announced a new partnership with Aira, which will make Lyft more accessible for blind riders. Read More
Source: Bustle
Facebook Improves How Images are Accessible to the Blind Using AI
December 20, 2017
Facebook through its facial recognition technology improves how the blind can see images using AI. Read More
Source: Chicago Sun Times
How to Implement Accessibility in Agency Projects
December 20, 2017
Creating accessible products and experiences for those working in client service companies, also has with it barriers such as timelines and budgets. Read More
Source: Viget
Is Your Hotel Website ADA Compliant? Here's Why it Matters
December 19, 2017
Online web pages aren’t brick-and-mortar public spaces, but they are still places of business. Read More
Source: Forbes
WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices 1.1 - The W3C Working Group Note
December 16, 2017
The WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices 1.1 Working Group Note provides readers with an understanding of how to use WAI-ARIA 1.1 to create accessible rich internet applications. Read More
Source: W3C
Who's Paying for Assistive Technology?
December 10, 2017
As the market for assistive technology keeps expanding, disability experts say the focus now is on how costs can be lowered and who should pay for the technology. Read More
Source: US News
Assistive Tech is Progressing Faster than Ever, and These 7 Devices Prove it
December 10, 2017
When it comes to technology that really changes people’s lives, very little compares to tech that’s designed to help people with disabilities lead more dignified lives. Read More
Source: Digital Trends
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