Screen-reading software allows visually impaired people to use the internet, but it hits a wall when it comes to memes. In January, a photo of…
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By Danise Olague Originally posted February 22nd, 2018 “Turn on the subtitles, Ms. Olague!” I clicked on the “CC” button underneath the YouTube video, and…
By Stacey Pusey April 11th, 2019 Rockville, MD: If we want to help every child reach his or her potential, we need to take the…
Innovators Challenged to Design Products for Homes to Win Investment Fund and Help Disabled People Live Independently
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4th April 2019 Now in its fifth year, Design Council Spark is putting a new focus on driving accessible home innovation; Design Council Spark: The…
A legal dispute over video captions continues after court rejects requests by MIT and Harvard University to dismiss lawsuits accusing them of discriminating against deaf…
Autonomous Vehicle Design Should Benefit Broader Group of Potential Drivers
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April 1, 2019 cstdenis@itsa.org New ITS America Report Underscores Need for AVs to be Accessible, Inclusive. Washington At a time when major automakers are planning…
ThisAbles collaboration enables people with disabilities to 3D-print add-ons to regular IKEA furniture to make it more easily accessible for all. By Naama Barak |…
Advocates say there is still enormous amount of work to be done to keep the province on track Shaina Luck · CBC News · Posted:…
Proposed Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations now published in Part I of the Canada Gazette
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March 11, 2019 Gatineau, QC Canadian Transportation Agency The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that its proposed Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations…
March 18 2019 Stephen was 14 when he lost all use of his legs and the full mobility of his arms in a traffic accident.…