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EU Moves toward Mandated Mobile App Accessibility
October 04, 2017
In April 2017, the European Commission advised the European Standards Organizations (ESOs) through Mandate 554 to develop digital accessibility standards. Read More
Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility
Smart Cities Council | Making Smart Cities More Accessible for People with Disabilities and the Aging
August 03, 2016
Concern that the proliferation of smart cites will widen the gap between persons with disabilities, G3ict and World ENABLED announced the global Defining Accessible Smart Cities Initiative last month. Read More
Source: Smart Cities Council
Making Drones Accessible to the Disabled
August 01, 2016
See how one company is opening up the drone market to previously unconsidered frontiers, and how that decision could impact the quality of life for millions. Read More
Source: DZone/IOT Zone
New Legislation to Improve Services for Egyptians with Disabilities
June 03, 2016
Governments across the globe are tapping into big data to transform their everyday operations. They’re using predictive analytics to dramatically improve the quality of their decisions. Read More
Source: Global Accessibility News
Delhi University to Provide Accessible Smartphones, Hearing Aid for Students with Disabilities
June 02, 2016
Delhi University will provide accessible smart phones, white canes, hearing aid and wheelchairs to students with disabilities from this year. Read More
Source: Global Accessibility News
World Bank Partners with ONCE Foundation to Advance Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
June 01, 2016
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a powerful tool to accelerate the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new report by technology firm. Read More
Source: Global Accessibility News
How Will Voice Control Change the Web Browser?
Mozilla is reportedly building a voice-based browser that could mean a new addition to web surfing and accessibility. Read More
Source: Slate
New Zealand: Elderly to Combat Exclusion with Free Tech Help
With the move towards digitization, the Digital Seniors initiative in New Zealand is helping to ensure digital inclusion for all including seniors by providing individualized coaching. Read More
Source: NZ Herald
University of Arizona Researchers Help Develop Glasses
The University of Arizona has helped develop glasses for persons with visual impairment that help project a real-time image on the inside. Read More
Source: Kold
New Fund Launched to Create Products for Aging Population
The Government of the U.K. has launched the Healthy Aging Challenge Fund to support businesses and researchers to develop new products and services for the aging population. Read More
Source: Access and Mobility Professional