Xbox Adds Improved Accessibility Features to New Game Forza Motorsport.
The popular Xbox video gaming series, Forza Motorsport, has recently introduced Blind Driving Assist mode to its newest game, making what Microsoft is calling the most accessible Forza Motorsport ever…
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W3C Have Launched their New Website!
The launch of the redesigned W3C website has finally arrived.
After three years of collaboration with Studio 24, the W3C have deployed their website, starting Tuesday 20th June.
Noteworthy updates…
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ISO Plain Language Standard Published.
After a highly anticipated countdown, the International Plain Language Federation (IPLF) has successfully launched the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) project to develop a comprehensive plain language standard, ISO…
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Microsoft Enhances PowerPoint Accessibility Ribbon with New Features
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to accessibility by introducing new features for the PowerPoint accessibility ribbon. The ribbon was initially announced in 2021 to improve accessibility in the PowerPoint presentation…
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Zoom Introduces a ‘Sign Language Interpretation view’ Feature.
Zoom, the video-communication application frequently used for virtual meetings, have added an extra feature catered towards users who are deaf or hard of hearing. This feature is called the…
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Apple Introducing New Software Features for Cognitive, Speech, and Vision Accessibility for Later This Year.
In a bid to strengthen their stance on “making products for everyone”, Apple has recently introduced new software capabilities for accessibility in the areas of cognition, sight, hearing, and mobility…
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Introducing ‘Project Gameface’ - A Hands Free Gaming Mouse.
Google’s latest innovation presents a freely available “hands-free gaming mouse” that allows users to move their heads and make facial motions to navigate their computer’s pointer. This…
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W3C Announces WAI-ARIA 1.2 as a Web Standard for Enhanced Web Accessibility
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has recently declared WAI-ARIA 1.2 as a “W3C Recommendation” Web Standard. WAI-ARIA, which stands for Accessible Rich Internet Applications, is a…
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Microsoft Boosts Xbox App for Windows with Enhanced Accessibility and Game Card Features.
Microsoft has recently launched a new update for the Xbox App on Windows, introducing several valuable changes that prioritize accessibility. In addition to improvements in game cards and filtering options…
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W3C Publishes EPUB 3.3 as Latest Version of the Digital Publishing Standard.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has recently released Electronic Publication 3.3 (EPUB 3.3), the newest version of the EPUB standard, as a W3C Recommendation. EPUB, is an…
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