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
What Newsrooms Can Do to Make their Websites More Accessible
December 01, 2017
Despite efforts from some news organizations to create accessible experience for persons with disabilities, a flurry of lawsuits has put the attention back on journalism organizations. Read More
Source: Poynter
How Web Accessibility Can Increase Your Cyber Monday Sales
November 28, 2017
Companies often overlook an important way to increase Cyber Monday sales and exposure year-round: improving their website's accessibility. Read More
Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility
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