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Microsoft Design’s New Figma Plugin Boosts Inclusive Product Accessibility.
11th October 2023
Ensuring accessibility in design components can significantly improve product usability while preventing costly accessibility bugs. The expense of addressing accessibility issues increases exponentially if these bugs are discovered after a product’s release. In fact…
WCAG 2.2 Drops Today!
5th October 2023
We are delighted to announce the latest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, produced by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), has been dropped…
Second Controller Assist: New Accessible PlayStation 5 Features.
28th September 2023
Game console PlayStation 5 has introduced several new updates, including the notable ability for players to designate a second controller as an assistant. This feature is designed to improve accessibility, enabling the simultaneous use of…
RAZ Mobility Creates Accessible Smartphone For Users Who are Blind or with Low Vision.
28th September 2023
RAZ Mobility, a provider of mobile assistive technology, has introduced the SmartVision 3, a Google-certified smartphone designed specifically for individuals who are blind or with low vision. This smartphone stands out for its innovative…
Amazon Unveils Latest Accessibility Features: Eye Gaze on Alexa and Call Translation.
21st September 2023
Amazon, with its latest 2023 Devices Event, have unveiled two innovative accessibility features set to enhance the user experience on its devices.
The first, known as “Eye Gaze on Alexa,” marks a significant…
Ask An Expert: How do I make hashtags more accessible for screen-readers?
19th September 2023
In our newsletter series “Ask an Expert”, Laetitia Thompson, our Senior Digital Content Editor, answers a question that was asked by one of our followers, Anna, through our Facebook.
Question:
How do I make hashtags…
Innovative QR Codes Transform Packaging Accessibility for People Who Are Blind or with Low Vision.
19th September 2023
A pioneering solution is transforming packaging accessibility for individuals who are blind or with low vision. Developed by UK-based Zappar, these groundbreaking QR codes are tailored to provide essential product information with ease. These…
Meta introduces new AI model for speech generation.
19th September 2023
Meta, formerly the Facebook company, recently announced creation of a new AI model to enhance speech generation.
Voicebox is claimed to be “the most versatile AI speech for generation,” intended to be used to help…
Xbox adds improved accessibility features to Forza Motorsport.
19th September 2023
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.
The addition of Blind Driving…