Accessibility is the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible. Accessibility can be viewed as the "ability to access" and benefit from some system or entity. The concept often focuses on people with disabilities or special needs (such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) and their right of access, enabling the use of assistive technology.
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Google releases voice guidance in Maps for visually impaired people
Google released voice navigation for visually impaired people. The feature works by continually reminding users they’re ...
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How researchers are making memes more accessible for visually impaired people
Memes are changing the way we communicate. For the 1.3 billion people living with some form of visual impairment, some of ...
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macOS Catalina's new features, ranked by how 'Apple' they are
macOS Catalina is out today and that means one thing: a ranking of how 'Apple' each of its new features are. Thank us later. ...
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How to make listening with one earbud better on Android and iOS
Do you often listen to music and podcasts with only one earbud in your ears? Here's how to make the most of this habit on ...
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Listen Domino’s, fighting digital accessibility is bad for business
Fighting the lawsuit, instead of respecting the spirit of the ADA, misses the chance to reach a broader audience and better ...
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‘Accessibility’ and ‘playability’ in video games are not the same thing — here's why that matters
This article was originally published by Super Jump Magazine, an independent publication all about celebrating great video ...
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The huge cost of ignoring accessibility when designing your website
If left unchecked, digital inaccessibility can become incredibly expensive and harmful to your brand - so it's best to keep ...
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite's lack of accessibility is turning us into muggles
As I realized Harry Potter: Wizards Unite was incompatible with my phone, I learned that I'm a device-muggle in the wizarding ...
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Honor's latest app helps the visually impaired read documents and roadsigns
PocketVision can make the written word easier to read
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6 ways to create a website that’s accessible (and why it’s important to do so)
Web accessibility is a bigger deal than you might think … Did you know that Beyonce’s website is under fire for its ...
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Smart cities need to take people with disabilities into account from the get-go
As technology and urban design march into the future, more and more urban centers will begin looking like the “smart cities” ...
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This AI tool is translating 2,000 African languages in a bid to boost local economies
A digital platform called OBTranslate that aims to translate more than 2,000 African languages to enable rural dwellers ...
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Designing products for people with disabilities has never been so important
Google and Microsoft have designed a variety of assistive tools and services that allows differently abled people lead a ...
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The most compelling tech tools to assist the visually impaired
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, here's a look at some of the most innovative apps and solutions helping ...
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Accessibility needs to be at the forefront of tech — here’s why
In March 2019 IKEA was praised for partnering with nonprofits to develop accessories that make its products more accessible ...
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Microsoft files patent for controller with Braille readout
Microsoft has apparently applied for a patent for a new Xbox controller with the ability to show visually-impaired gamers ...
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Lego's braille bricks prove that good things can be better
Everyone loves Lego, but there's another reason to adore the company now: the announcement of Braille Bricks to help kids ...
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Designers have an obligation to make gaming accessible for people with disabilities
Anyone can play video games, right? If you’ve been following recent buzz in the gaming industry, you might be under ...
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Human-centered design should consider all humans
I remember listening carefully to the presentation on the redesign, trying hard to bite my tongue and keep my comments until ...
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The internet has made sports betting easier, so Uganda is banning it
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has issued a directive that states new gambling licenses will no longer be issued ...
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Ecommerce is ignoring people with disabilities — here’s how it should change
It might sound complicated or costly, but considering accessibility from the outset of the design process adds little in ...
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Blind gamer racks up 7,600 kills in Call of Duty: WWII
Ever heard the expressions, "A blind person could do better," or "What are you, blind?" Be careful if you say that while ...
