Whistles and commands are typically used in karate competitions to signify points, stop fighting, continue fighting, etc. However, for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, they are often…
Read full story: New Visual Signals for Karate Athletes who are Deaf.
Beginning as a federally funded research project at the Colorado School of Mines, HapWare is now set to release its new product.
The technology consists of a pair of glasses…
Read full story: Assistive Technology Device Communicates Facial Expressions to People who are Blind.
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is hosting a free workshop on Thursday October 2nd in Albany at the Hilton Garden Inn. The upcoming workshop will be presented by Laetitia…
Read full story: Free Workshop in Albany in October: Plain Language and Accessible Social Media .
Synchron, a neurotechnology company, has released footage of its work with Apple’s Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology.
Mark Jackson, a patient living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), can control…
Read full story: Brain Computer Interface from Synchron and Apple.
South Africa has launched four new assistive technologies to enhance the lives of people with disability. These innovations aim to promote inclusivity, dignity, and access, aligning with the country’s…
Read full story: South Africa Launches New Assistive Technologies.
California’s new Accessibility Hub is a valuable resource for travelers with disability. This online platform offers practical tools, expert advice, and stories to help visitors navigate the state’s…
Read full story: California Opens Doors to Accessible Travel with Accessibility Hub.
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is hosting a comprehensive free workshop on digital accessibility, “From Audit to Implementation,” on Friday, September 26th, at the City of Perth Library Auditorium…
Read full story: Free Workshop in September: From Audit to Implementation.
Bundaberg Tourism is making holidays more accessible with a new variety of tools, including digital guides, audio storytelling, and sensory-friendly experiences.
Supported by the Queensland Government’s Accessible Tourism…
Read full story: Bundaberg’s Accessible Tourism Initiative.
To improve digital inclusion and equitable access of digital services, Colorado has enacted House Bill 21-1110, which are new digital accessibility laws requiring public entities throughout the country like…
Read full story: Colorado’s New Accessibility Law: What It Means for Public Libraries.
The Perth Digital A11y Group is hosting Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of Centre for Accessibility Australia, at its August online meetup. Dr. Hollier will discuss “Standardising Intelligence: W3C’s Work…
Read full story: Dr. Scott Hollier to Speak at Perth Digital A11y Group’s August Meetup.