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Amazon Launches Video Stations to Teach Employees Sign Language

As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month during October, Amazon, while continuing to commit to pursuing accessibility, has released new and innovative video stations to over 200 sites; in an endeavour to teach employees…

Researchers Invent Smart Mouthguard to Control Electronic Devices by Bite Force.

According to a team of researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS), individuals with limited hand functions will soon be able to have a way to control their devices, such as wheelchairs, computers and…

Apple Watch Users Can Now Use Hand Gestures to Respond to Alerts.

With Apple pushing for accessibility with the release of the new WatchOS 9 operating system for Apple Watch, comes a new software update featuring Quick Actions – building on the technology behind Assistive Touch.

Users when…

Google Releases ‘Guided Frame’ for People Who are Blind to Take the Perfect Selfie.

During Google’s most recent Pixel event in New York, a slew of new tech features was released, including the debut of ‘Guided Frame’ – the latest accessible feature for people living with disability. Guided Frame…

Microsoft Collaborates with Haleon to Improve Health Product Accessibility for people with vision impairment

To enhance the accessibility and inclusivity of their health products, global consumer health company Haleon has collaborated with Microsoft.  With the aim of making health product information more accessible for people who are blind or…

New Zealand Passes Plain Language Bill for A More Inclusive Democracy.

On Wednesday, Parliament in New Zealand approved the Plain Language Bill to promote the use of plain English in official documentation, websites and communication.

The aim of this Bill is to “improve the effectiveness and…

Judy Brewer, WAI Director of W3C, steps down after 25 years of incredible service

After 25 years of service, Judy Brewer, Director of the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), is leaving to pursue a new role with the Partnership for Public Service. This…

Foot Operated Mouse receives Red Dot Design Award.

Designed for people who live with disability or neurological conditions who are unable to use their hands, Califor Design has produced a concept mouse that is controlled by foot. This ergonomically designed device allows users…

Twitter unveils new feature to make user feeds more accessible.

Twitter has recently announced that it is expanding on an opt-in feature to ensure images on the platform are more accessible for people who use screen readers. The social network is releasing a reminder…

Accessible ICT procurement in Higher Education – Registration now open

ADCET and the NDCO have developed an implementation guide which will provide universities with practical guidance about procuring ICT products and services with accessibility as an essential criterion. The guide will be incorporated by the…