With the help of alternative text descriptions, Giphy has teamed up with Scribely – a content accessibility solutions provider, to make the platform more accessible for screen reader users.
Scribely will…
Read full story: Gifs to Become More Accessible on Giphy with Alt Text
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has seen another busy year with loads of international standards and guidance created. Let’s have a quick recap of…
Read full story: W3C WAI 2022 Year in review
Android has released a new update for their smartwatch and mobile devices, which includes a new Reading Mode, a feature that will make the digital experience more accessible for screen…
Read full story: Android to Introduce Accessible Reading Mode.
Announced at the most recent Microsoft Ignite 2022 event in Seattle, a set of new accessibility features is set to make the Edge browser more inclusive. These features include:
Live…
Read full story: Microsoft Edge Introduces New Accessibility Features
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…
Read full story: Amazon Launches Video Stations to Teach Employees Sign Language
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…
Read full story: Researchers Invent Smart Mouthguard to Control Electronic Devices by Bite Force.
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…
Read full story: Apple Watch Users Can Now Use Hand Gestures to Respond to Alerts.
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…
Read full story: Google Releases ‘Guided Frame’ for People Who are Blind to Take the Perfect Selfie.
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…
Read full story: Microsoft Collaborates with Haleon to Improve Health Product Accessibility for people with vision impairment
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…
Read full story: New Zealand Passes Plain Language Bill for A More Inclusive Democracy.