Developing Bionics: How IBM is Adapting Mind-Control for Accessibility
August 18, 2018
IBM Research has developed a method of controlling an off-the-shelf robotic arm with a brain-computer interface built using a take-home EEG monitor, thus operating tech gadgets using mind-control. Read More
Source: The Next Web
How Google is Making its Technology More Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
August 18, 2018
Google has transformed its thinking about accessibility, moving away from grassroots advocacy to codified systems and now technology to help persons with disabilities navigate widely. Read More
Source: CNBC
South Korea: Seoul’s Taxi Drivers with Hearing Impairment Aided by App
August 17, 2018
The Silent Taxi app that includes voice-to-text conversion enables taxi drivers with hearing impairment to experience the benefits of technology to create accessible transportation systems in Seoul. Read More
Source: BBC
UK: Government Announces Multimillion Pound Funding for Accessible Homes
August 15, 2018
The Department of Health and Social Care announced an extra £76 million a year of funding to make homes more accessible to persons with disabilities and enabling them to live independently. Read More
Source: Thiis
Netherlands: National Rail Operator, Nederlandse Spoorwegen Upgrades Fleet to Make Them More Accessible for Passengers with Disabilities
August 14, 2018
Netherlands national rail is upgrading 131 trains to make them more accessible for passengers with disabilities. The update will have sliding ramps and braille to help navigate through the train Read More
Source: Smart Rail World
Illinois Governor Signs Bills to Increase Internet Service for Seniors
August 13, 2018
With the aim to enhance technological access for all, Illinois Governor has signed Bills that focus on providing equitable access to internet services for elderly to better utilize web technologies. Read More
Source: Tristate
Accessibility in STEM College Programs
August 13, 2018
A professional with a major in bioinformatics shares her career experience in STEM that often presents accessibility challenges for students with disabilities. Read More
Source: WXXI News
Poland: Prime Minister Signs Resolution to Begin Implementation of Accessibility+ Program
August 07, 2018
Poland’s government has approved the Accessibility+ program that will focus on adapting public spaces, architecture, transport and products to the needs of 5 million citizens with disabilities. Read More
Source: WBJ
American Bar Association Passes Key Resolution for Technological Access to Persons with Disabilities
August 07, 2018
The American Bar Association voted to urge courts and government entities to interpret Titles II & III of the Americans with Disabilities Act as applying to goods and services delivered via technology Read More
Source: ABA Journal
Careem Unveils New Accessibility Feature for the Blind
August 04, 2018
Careem, the UAE based transportation company added new accessibility features using speech-to-text and speech recognition making it easier for the blind to hail rides in Saudi Arabia. Read More
Source: Saudi Gazette
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