Harvard to Caption Online Video Content
December 02, 2019
Harvard reached a settlement with the National Association of the Deaf wherein the University must take steps to improve the accessibility of content posted to its official website and media platforms Read More
Source: The Crimson
Pilot Project in Newfoundland, Canada Tests Tech to Help Pedestrians with Visual Impairment Use Crosswalks
December 01, 2019
A pilot project, called Key2Access is being tested to increase the safety and ease of using crosswalks for people with disabilities including those with visual impairment. Read More
Source: CBC
Linux-Based Tablet Developed for Persons with Visual Impairment Speaking Persian
December 01, 2019
Researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company have used native knowledge to facilitate the lives of persons with visual impairment by developing a special tablet for them. Read More
Source: Iran Front Page News
Student Invents a Prosthetic Arm that Functions Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
December 01, 2019
An engineering student at Çankaya University, has invented a prosthetic arm that functions using artificial intelligence. They work both digitally and physiologically and can be used regardless of age Read More
Source: Daily Sabah
Professor, Students Create Smart Vest to Help Persons with Visual Impairment Navigate Better
December 01, 2019
A Western Michigan University (WMU) professor and her students worked on a research project to create an alternative to the white cane for persons with visual impairment. Read More
Source: WWMT
FCC Takes Steps to Prevent Misuse of Federal Funds for Telecom Services
November 25, 2019
The FCC has released a Report and Order to expand the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund contribution base for support of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) Read More
Source: Telecom Paper
New Zealand: New Research Shows Persons with Disabilities Particularly Disadvantaged with Respect to Internet Access
November 21, 2019
New research using four large-scale surveys of New Zealanders shows persons with disabilities appear to be particularly disadvantaged with respect to internet access. Read More
Source: Phys.org
RIA Novosti Launches the Blind And The City Immersive VR Project in English
November 18, 2019
The RIA Novosti news agency has launched an English version of its project, The Blind and the City, that relies on virtual reality to give users an immersive experience of what it is like to be blind Read More
Source: Urdu Point
Eye Gaze Technology Enhances Communication for Persons with Disabilities
November 17, 2019
In Geneva, an accessible technology device called Tobbii Dynavox I-15, allows persons with disabilities to use their eyes to communicate and offers them a new level of independence. Read More
Source: ABC 7 News
Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf Developed App Enhances Accessibility for Museum Visitors on Self-Guided Tours
November 12, 2019
The MUSEAI app, created by researchers at RIT/NTID will provide information about a specific artwork, including descriptions, media with captions to enhance accessibility for all visitors in museums. Read More
Malaysia Holds First AI for Accessibility Hackathon
November 12, 2019
Microsoft hosted its first AI for Accessibility hackathon in Malaysia, where teams worked together on accessibility problem statements using AI provided by the Malaysian Federation for the Deaf Read More
Source: Open Gov Asia
Ireland: €1.5 Million Fund Created to Offer Work Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
November 11, 2019
A €1.5 million fund has been created by the Social Innovation Fund Ireland and U.S. financial services group State Street to offer more opportunities in the workplace for people with disabilities. Read More
Source: Irish Times