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AccessWorld® A trusted source of information for the intersection of disability and technology. Published quarterly, view our honest commentary, expert insights, and trending discussions in AccessWorld®. Current Issue: Summer 2023…
National Star College students to gain independence using AI technology – BBC News
National Star College students to gain independence using AI technology Published 11 hours ago Share close panel Share page Copy link About sharing Image caption, An interactive fridge allows students…
Involving Users in Evaluating Web Accessibility | Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) | W3C
Involving Users in Evaluating Web Accessibility Summary This page introduces considerations for usability testing and other evaluation with disabled people (“users with disabilities”). Video: Involving Users in Web Accessibility Overview…
Tools and resources | Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services
Click to explore section On this page We have developed a range of resources to help you or your team to upskill in accessibility and inclusive design. These resources will…
These 12 startups want to convince VCs that disability tech is where they need to put their money
Analysis October 16, 2023 These 12 startups want to convince VCs that disability tech is where they need to put their money Investors have always said disability tech is not…
APH Partners with DAISY Consortium on New Digital Braille Standard | American Printing House
APH Partners with DAISY Consortium on New Digital Braille Standard December 14, 2022 We’re pleased to announce our partnership with the DAISY Consortium to develop a brand-new, electronic braille standard!…
College of Education program will boost support for K-12 students who are visually impaired | University of Arizona News
College of Education program will boost support for K-12 students who are visually impaired The program, funded by a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, will recruit…
Co-creation as a force to drive inclusive design awareness – Microsoft Accessibility Blog
Accessible Tech Co-creation as a force to drive inclusive design awareness Ioana TanaseSep 26, 2023 Share on Twitter (opens new window) Share on Facebook (opens new window) Share on LinkedIn…
Ed Department Warns Schools Not To Overlook Assistive Technology In IEPs
With new guidance, the U.S. Department of Education is pushing schools to ensure that all students with disabilities have the assistive technology they need and the supports to use it…
Gene Therapy Allows an 11-Year-Old Boy to Hear for the First Time
The genetic treatment targeted a particular kind of congenital deafness and will soon be tried in children who are younger.
Involving Users in Evaluating Web Accessibility | Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) | W3C
Involving Users in Evaluating Web Accessibility Summary This page introduces considerations for usability testing and other evaluation with disabled people (“users with disabilities”). Video: Involving Users in Web Accessibility Overview…
Be My Eyes AI offers GPT-4-powered support for blind Microsoft customers – The Verge
Artificial Intelligence/ Tech/ Microsoft Be My Eyes AI offers GPT-4-powered support for blind Microsoft customers Be My Eyes AI offers GPT-4-powered support for blind Microsoft customers / The tech giant’s…
How Sign Language is Driving a Multi-Billion Dollar Inclusive Economy – Thrive Global
Community How Sign Language is Driving a Multi-Billion Dollar Inclusive Economy Our beautiful, inclusive sign language economy is here, its contributions – benefitting all of society – are undeniable. Roberta…
Australian bank launches accessible cards for vision impaired – ABC News
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National Center On Deaf Blindness DCMP Channel
National Center On Deaf-Blindness As a national technical assistance center, NCDB works with state deaf-blind projects and other partners to improve educational results and quality of life for children who…
Gene Therapy Allows an 11-Year-Old Boy to Hear for the First Time
The genetic treatment targeted a particular kind of congenital deafness and will soon be tried in children who are younger.
JAN Training Events and Resources
On This Page JAN Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series Looking for training on job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other disability employment topics? JAN can help! The JAN…
AccessWorld Home | American Foundation for the Blind
AccessWorld® A trusted source of information for the intersection of disability and technology. Published quarterly, view our honest commentary, expert insights, and trending discussions in AccessWorld®. Current Issue: Fall 2023…
LEGO Braille Bricks | American Printing House
LEGO® Braille Bricks – fun, interactive learning through play Teaching Braille to kids who are blind or have low vision. Order LEGO Braille Bricks Developed by the LEGO Foundation, the…
Amazon’s 8 most helpful accessibility features, including Reading Ruler and Dialogue Boost on Prime Video
Amazon has been working to make its products accessible to everyone for a decade, and the company is just getting started. According to the World Health Organization, some 1.3 billion…
WWDC 2023: Access Sessions + Accessibility Updates | Accessworld | American Foundation for the Blind
Janet Ingber Apple hosted their annual Worldwide Developers conference where they introduced a host of new features both mainstream and access specific. In addition, there were several sessions held at…
Getting started in the Accessibility Industry: An Interview With Cala Campfield, Technical Writer of Accessibility Content at Salesforce | Accessworld | American Foundation for the Blind
Hanna Melo Fugulin, Aaron Preece As a reader of AccessWorld, you may be considering a career in the field of accessibility. For this edition of our Employment Journeys column, we…
A Tale Of Two Ereaders: The Good News Launched By NLS | Accessworld | American Foundation for the Blind
Deborah Kendrick For most of us, March 2020 will always evoke the memory of lockdown, quarantines, masks and all of the other traumatizing changes wrought by the onset of the…
Indoor Wayfinding with Access Explorer from American Printing House for the Blind: One Step Forward | Accessworld | American Foundation for the Blind
Bill Holton Remember the first time you went to the airport alone? Somehow you made it to the ticket counter, where they summoned a helpful assistant who gave you a…