Facebook uses artificial intelligence to address the needs of persons with vision disabilities
Similarly to other social media and web services’ providers, Facebook is now offering image description features for persons with vision disabilities. However, the solution offered by the organization is unique in the sense that it operates based on artificial intelligence…
New feature in Twitter for persons with vision disabilities
According to Twitter’s blogpost from March 29, 2016, a new accessibility feature has been added to the application in order to “empower customers and publishers to make images on Twitter accessible to the widest possible audience.” This new functionality allows…
Bookshare Free Accessible Online Library for US Students
Bookshare is digital platform initiated by Benetech non-profit organization engaged in using technology to address social challenges. Under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, the “Bookshare and Innovation for Education” initiative offers more…
Swedish National Post and Telecom Agency organizes Hackathon to promote web accessibility innovation
In March 15, Swedish National Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) will host a hackathon focused on promoting awareness and enhancing web accessibility for increasing digital inclusion. The main purpose of the event is to place people from different backgrounds and…
Accessible text-to-911 service to support people with hearing disabilities in Ottawa
Ottawa’s authorities announced the availability of a mechanism that allows deaf and hard hearing individuals to text 911. This service comes as an improvement to former emergency communication systems that used to rely on a TTY or teletypewriter system that…
FCC calls for nominations: Fifth Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be receiving nominations for the Fifth Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility until March 31, 2016. The main purpose of this initiative – that will take place on the 25th anniversary of the Americans…
Audible technologies to support students with vision disabilities in Kenya
Four out of eleven schools for blind children in Kenya have already adopted audible technologies for replacing traditional Braille materials. This allows students to spend less money on special books while promoting the access to a larger amount of information…
IAAP to launch Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPAAC) evaluation in March
The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) recently announced the creation of its first Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) examination. The main goals of the program are to define the basic knowledge required for accessibility professionals, increase the…
