UK: Report on Accessibility Monitoring Released
December 20, 2021
The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) has released findings from monitoring public sector websites and mobile app accessibility in 2020 and 2021. Read More
Source: Government of UK
New Report Explores Issues and Opportunities on Disability in Technology Policy
December 14, 2021
The report for public interest organizations delves into ways in which technology can meaningfully improve the lives of persons with disabilities. Read More
Twitter Adds Automatically Generated Captions for Videos
December 14, 2021
The company has begun rolling out the automatic captions feature for videos and is available on Android, iOS and its web client. Read More
Source: Engadget
Immersive Reader Adds 16 New Languages for Read Aloud
December 08, 2021
The new read-aloud languages for Immersive Reader will be available in numerous Microsoft apps and enable greater literacy to even more places around the world. Read More
Source: Microsoft
UK: New Project Enables Children and Adults Better Access Information About the Universe
December 07, 2021
Astronomers have developed Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System, a sound-based educational astronomy show to make learning about the Universe a more immersive and inclusive experience for all. Read More
Source: Mirage News
Game Accessibility Feature Tags Available on Microsoft Store
November 22, 2021
Game developers on Microsoft Store on Xbox and Xbox.com can now choose from twenty accessibility feature tags that indicate common accessibility features to help inform gamers’ decision to purchase. Read More
Source: Xbox
U.S. House of Representatives Expands Medicare to Cover Hearing Aids
November 19, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act of 2021 (H.R. 5376) that includes the expansion of Medicare to cover hearing aids and services. Read More
New Assistive Device to Enable Eye-tracking for Persons with Disabilities to Better Use iPads
November 15, 2021
Tobii Dynavox, the assistive tech division of the eye-tracking company Tobii, has announced TD Pilot, a device that aims to provide a more accessible iPad experience. Read More
Source: Engadget
India: High Court Installs Braille Printer to Provide Accessible Judgment
November 14, 2021
In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the High Court has installed a Braille printer at its principal seat to provide judgment and order copies in accessible formats for lawyers and litigants. Read More
Source: The Hindu
India: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Invites Stakeholder Feedback on New Draft Accessibility Standards
November 10, 2021
The Government of India has floated a draft of accessibility standards under which television channels are to provide captioning or sign language, and encouraged feedback from stakeholders. Read More
Source: Indian Express
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