NFL Tests Tactile Device that Lets Blind Fans Feel the Super Bowl in Real Time.
5 February 2026
The NFL is trialing a tactile device that allows blind and low-vision fans to follow the Super Bowl through touch, marking its most advanced accessibility test to date.
Developed…
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Windows 11 Gets Boost in Accessibility with Narrator Updates.
4 February 2026
Microsoft is rolling out updates to Narrator, its screen reader, giving users more control over how information is spoken and enhancing image descriptions with Copilot integration. Key updates include customisable…
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Concept3D's Interactive Maps Achieve WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance.
30 January 2026
Concept3D, a provider of interactive campus experiences, has announced that its Interactive Maps, 360 Tours, and Localist Event Calendar are now WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant.
This helps public…
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HapWare Develops ALEYE, a Wearable Assistive System.
29 January 2026
HapWare’s ALEYE is a wearable assistive system that helps individuals who are blind, have low vision, are deaf-blind, or are neurodiverse interpret non-verbal social signals through touch…
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University of Illinois Professors Develop Tools for Blind Students in Architecture Classes.
27 January 2026
Architecture professors John Clark and Hugh Swiatek at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are working to make architecture education more accessible to students who are blind and low-vision…
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Kakao Games Provides 608 Customised Assistive Devices for Gamers with Disability.
16 January 2026
Kakao Games, a South Korean video game developer and publisher, has expanded access to gaming for people with disability through a three-year initiative providing 608 customized assistive devices to…
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NBCUniversal Expands Accessibility for 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Coverage.
15 January 2026
NBCUniversal announced that its coverage of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will feature expanded accessibility services, making the Games more inclusive for viewers with disability. The broadcaster said the…
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CES 2026 Includes Mobility, Health and Smart Home Tools with Accessibility Potential.
13 January 2026
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was back for 2026, from January 6 – 9! The biggest annual technology trade event took place last week in Las Vegas, where companies from around…
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Perth Digital Accessibility Conference Agenda Has Been Released for February 2026!
8 January 2026
The Perth Digital Accessibility Conference (PDAC) is returning on February 17, 2026, at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, Perth, WA. This one-day event brings together professionals, advocates, and…
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Ngala Donates 22 Refurbished Laptops to Centre for Accessibility Australia to Support People with Disability.
7 January 2026
Ngala, a not-for-profit organisation supporting families across Western Australia with a range of programs and services for caregivers, children, and families from conception to adulthood, has donated…
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