New York, NY – In a decision that will remake the streetscape of New York City and improve safety and accessibility for all New Yorkers,…
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Sony’s New Lip-Reading Technology Could Boost Accessibility – or Invade Privacy
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Sony’s Visual Speech Enablement uses cameras and AI to read lips from far distances, no matter the noise. But are its accessibility benefits overshadowed by…
The airline says it will permit service dogs only, following a move by the U.S. Department of Transportation to reclassify the types of service animals…
By Matthew Futterman New york Times, Dec. 26, 2020 A blind runner issued a challenge to technologists last year to find a way for him…
Campaigner’s Research Shows Rail Access Information Is Often ‘Wildly Inaccurate’
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By John Pring on 23rd December 2020 Information used by disabled passengers to check if a rail station is accessible is frequently wildly inaccurate, and…
The FuelService App: Solving Driver’s with Disabilities Major Problem of Getting Gas
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Dec 28,2020 The age-old problem, for drivers with disabilities, of having to find assistance to get Full Service at a Self-Serve gas stations has finally…
For Job Seekers With Disabilities, Soft Skills Don’t Impress in Early Interviews
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Research also finds discussing salary early in the interview process hurts all candidates Rutgers University Science Daily,September 10, 2020 The findings, published in the International…
Calgary Accessibility Advocate Reminds People to Clear Snow and Ice From Sidewalks
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Jordan Kanygin CTV News Calgary Video Journalist Published Wednesday, December 23, 2020 CALGARY — Anyone who has been outside in Calgary since the snow started…
More Access Needed to Accessibility Services: Ramps, Home Care, Health Coverage Can Pose Challenges
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by Trevor Wright December 21, 2020 Some Nunavummiut living with disabilities say that more that can be done with regards to access to services. Yugh…
Netflix’s ‘Crip Camp’ is One of the Most Important Films About Disability I’ve Ever Seen
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This documentary proves we can tell human stories about disabled people and our lives. And through those stories, we can show both how far we’ve…