Stark’s Mac App in Beta Mode Focuses on Accessibility
September 28, 2021
Stark has released a private beta for its Stark for Mac app that provides increased collaboration and streamlines accessibility compliance to make products more inclusive. Read More
Source: Tech Crunch
Snapchat Releases Augmented Reality Lenses and Stickers
September 21, 2021
As part of its efforts for the International Week of Deaf People 2021, Snapchat has released Augmented Reality (AR) lenses that use AI to recognize and translate American Sign Language (ASL). Read More
Source: Engadget
Belgium: Analysis of Public Sector Websites Released
September 21, 2021
More than 600 public sector websites have been audited in an automated manner and have received a report on their level of compliance, ranging from non-compliant to partially compliant. Read More
Source: Accessibility Belgium
Qatar: Mada Center Releases New Tool to Measure Website Accessibility
September 18, 2021
Mada Assistive Technology Center has released a digital accessibility monitor tool to evaluate the degree of accessibility of information and services on websites and their usability. Read More
Source: The Peninsula Qatar
McDonald’s Corporation Announces Upgrade to Accessible Kiosks
September 17, 2021
McDonald’s restaurants plan to upgrade some of their self-service kiosks with new keypads and headphone jacks onto the touch-screen kiosks to ensure an accessible and usable kiosk experience. Read More
Source: Wall Street Journal
Ukraine: Ministry of Digital Transformation Initiates Research on Digital Accessibility
September 15, 2021
UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Government of Sweden, initiated research on digital accessibility in Ukraine. Read More
Source: Relief Web
Texthelp Report Addresses Need for Digital Accessibility in Financial Services
September 13, 2021
A new report, “Accessibility in Financial Services: The Key to Serving Everyone” released by Texthelp urges financial services companies in the United States to improve digital accessibility. Read More
Source: Newzhook
LinkedIn Releases 'Dark Mode' on Mobile and Desktop
September 13, 2021
LinkedIn has released the alternate display option of dark mode for both its mobile app and desktop as part of its broader push to make its platform more inclusive and accessible. Read More
Source: Social Media Today
India: NIOS Receives the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2021 for Focus on Inclusive Learning Material
September 12, 2021
India's National Institute of Open Schooling receives the UNESCO Literacy Prize 2021 for its use of digital tools to help persons with disabilities access Indian Sign Language based content. Read More
Source: Livemint
Modified Headphones Translate Sign Language with Doppler Technology
September 04, 2021
A University at Buffalo-led research team has modified noise-cancelling headphones to enable the common electronic device to translate American Sign Language (ASL) when paired with a smartphone. Read More
Source: Buffalo.edu
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