Canada's First Federal Accessibility Legislation Receives Royal Assent
June 21, 2019
The new Accessible Canada Act aims to enable the Government to develop accessibility standards in priority areas such as the design and delivery of services. Read More
Source: News Wire
Microsoft Announces Soundscape Audio Navigation App in Canada
June 21, 2019
Microsoft has announced the Canadian launch of Soundscape, a navigation app that helps guide people with vision impairment use 3D audio queues for way-finding. Read More
Source: IT World Canada
United Nations Launches Disability Inclusion Strategy
June 20, 2019
United Nations Secretary-General has announced that the UN will implement a disability inclusion strategy to make the UN fully accessible to all. Read More
Source: SDG Knowledge Hub
Comcast’s Latest Feature Designed to Enhance Television Accessibility
June 17, 2019
Comcast has created a web-based remote that works with existing gaze-tracking tech and other assistive tech for enhanced viewing for persons with motor disabilities. Read More
Source: Tech Radar
Braille Card System to be Officially Used in Egyptian Museums
June 16, 2019
As part of the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities’ plan to develop accessible museums and sites, the Gayer-Anderson Museum has set up Braille explanatory cards to be used in its exhibition halls Read More
Source: Egypt Today
Wearable Devices May Help Persons with Disabilities Move Comfortably
June 16, 2019
As part of the FREEHAB project, soft, wearable rehabilitative devices have been developed at University of Bristol, UK, helping older persons and persons with disabilities move in comfort and safety. Read More
Source: Business Standard
Assistive Technology Lab to Open at Iowa State for Students with Disabilities
June 14, 2019
Iowa State University students with disabilities will now have access to a lab to use assistive learning technologies including speech-to-text tools, a Braille display, and screen reader. Read More
Source: Clay and Milk
New Partnership in U.K. to Enhance Airport Navigability and Assistance
June 13, 2019
A partnership in UK aims at providing technology to enable persons with hearing impairment better navigate airports. Read More
Source: AT Today
European Commission Releases New Report on Online Accessibility
June 12, 2019
The new report reviews and assesses the overall progress achieved in the European Union (EU) in implementing the Recommendation (2011/711/EU) on digitization and access of cultural heritage material. Read More
Source: European Commission
Interactive Fiction Technology Program Releases Accessibility Testing Report
June 12, 2019
The Interactive Fiction Technology Program program has tested the current state of accessibility for Interactive Fiction game-play platforms and provided suitable recommendations in its latest report. Read More
Malaysia: Increased Focus on Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
June 10, 2019
A special unit under Malaysia's Ministry of Communications and Multimedia will be set up to focus on efforts to assist persons with disabilities from technology including engaging in business online. Read More
Source: Malay Mail
Israel Launches 7th Annual Disability Inclusion Conference
June 10, 2019
Over 800 people from 22 countries participated in Access Israel’s 7th International Conference. Read More
Source: Jerusalem Post