TikTok Adds Automatic Captions to Videos
April 06, 2021
The video-sharing social networking service, TikTok, will soon enable creators to add automatically generated captions to their videos. Read More
Source: The Verge
UK: Amazon Introduces New Alexa Helpline Feature in Partnership with RNIB
April 02, 2021
Amazon has introduced a new Alexa feature that connects persons with vision impairment in Britain with services and useful information from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). Read More
Source: Voice Bot
Digital Assistive Tool Simplifies Conversation
March 27, 2021
Fabulaa is an assistive tool app inspired by Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methodology to enable persons to communicate using visual cues, speech-to-text and hand drawn notes. Read More
Source: Tech Radar
Greenstein Bill to Improve Accessibility of State Websites Advances
March 22, 2021
A Committee of the New Jersey Senate has approved Bill S-3334 that requires websites adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA, or the most up-to-date version of the guidelines. Read More
Source: Insider NJ
Google Releases New Live Caption Feature for Chrome Browser
March 17, 2021
Users of the stable version of the Google Chrome 89 browser accessed via desktop can now transcribe speech in videos through the Live Caption feature. Read More
Source: The Verge
Jamaican Sign Language Learning Management System (LMS) Aims to Enhance Literacy Among Students with Hearing Impairment
March 15, 2021
To improve literacy development among students with hearing impairment, the Jamaica Association for the Deaf, with partners has launched the Jamaican Sign Language Learning Management System. Read More
Source: Loop Jamaica
New Web-based Remote Controlled Through Eye Movement
March 12, 2021
The Accessible Web Remote for Contour uses eye gaze hardware and software to offer greater accessibility and independence to persons with disabilities. Read More
Source: Nola
Australia: Virtual Reality Brings New Experiences to Older Persons in Care Homes
March 10, 2021
An Australian organization, Technology for Ageing & Disability (TADWA) has partnered with MyndVR to bring state-of-the-art VR platforms to care homes in Australia. Read More
Source: Have a Go News
Users Can Now Add Closed Automatic Captions to Instagram Stories
March 09, 2021
Instagram Stories have become more accessible with a new auto-caption feature released for users that also provides a choice to select multiple font styles. Read More
Source: 9 to 5 Mac
Zoom Offers Access to Live Transcription Feature Upon Request
March 05, 2021
Zoom continues to enhance accessibility services by offering users ‘Live Transcription’ upon request, a functionality expected to be available to all users in Fall 2021. Read More
Source: Disability Scoop
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