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Hong Kong based Start Up Bridges the Digital Divide with AI-based Belt to Help the Blind Navigate Streets

September 18, 2023

Start-up AI Guided’s belt has two wide-angle cameras that capture and analyse images and identify objects Read More

Source: South China Morning Post


Egypt: Banks Spearhead Accessibility Reforms for Persons with Disabilities

September 12, 2023

Egyptian banks, prompted by CBE's 2021 instructions and President Al-Sisi's vision, strive to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities. Read More

Source: Zawya


What to expect from Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2

August 15, 2023

In its fourth update in 24 years, the WCAG has six new guidelines that look to improve digital experiences for users with vision, motor and cognitive disabilities. Read More

Source: Design Week


Advancing Scientific Discourse in American Sign Language

August 10, 2023

​Four deaf scientists discuss their experiences in developing scientific lexicons and the resulting shift in their science communication. Read More

Source: Nature


Amazon Shares New Updates To Accessibility Features For Alexa

July 24, 2023

Amazon has announced updates to a few accessibility features for Alexa. The updates encompass three features: Tap to Alexa, Alexa Captions, and the new Automatic Speech Recognition technology. Read More

Source: Forbes


Corporate Disability Inclusion Accelerating But Not In The Boardroom Finds Disability:IN’s Disability Equality Index

July 10, 2023

While workforce disability inclusion at some of America’s largest companies is in a healthier shape than ever before, progress appears slow and lagging in the boardroom. Read More

Source: Forbes


“No Confidence”: House of Lords Issues New Digital Exclusion Report

June 30, 2023

​The House of Lords Committee releases new Digital Exclusion report, emphasizing technological gaps. Read More

Source: Digit


Equally AI Releases ChatGPT-Powered Report on Web Accessibility Websites in the US

March 29, 2023

​Equally AI has released a report highlighting the most accessible websites in the United States created using Flowy, a ChatGPT-powered Web Accessibility Platform Read More

Source: Equally AI


Mada Center wins the ESCWA Digital Arabic Content Award 2023

March 16, 2023

Assistive Technology Center Qatar “Mada” won the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Award for Arabic Digital Content for the year 2023 for its Unified Arabic Braille Portal Read More

Source: MADA


Accessible Math Materials Now More Available for Students

February 15, 2023

Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed Math4VIP - a central platform that provides information about accessible mathematics and delivering accessible content. Read More

Source: Mirage News