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onto Access and Inclusion Through Technology July 27, 2024 11:23 AM
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Researchers have developed Vision-Braille, an AI-powered tool that translates Chinese Braille images into text, significantly improving educational accessibility for visually impaired students in China. This innovative system leverages the mT5 model and RetinaNet for high-accuracy translation, aiming to bridge the educational resource gap and support students' academic aspirations.
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AT Today has highlighted the assistive technology award winners in the ‘Accessibility & AgeTech’ category at the CES 2025 Innovation Awards
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For anyone with disabilities or mobility challenges, smart devices can be profoundly empowering and can enable more independent living.
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WHO/Europe has introduced a new data dashboard, providing streamlined access to information and evidence related to assistive technology policies and services.
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SensePilot has launched software that enables people to control their computer and play video games using only head movements and facial gestures.
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Can local large language models (LLMs) generate accurate alt-text, or do cloud-based services still offer better results?
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In this AppleVis Extra episode, David Nason and Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse) interview Sarah Herrlinger, senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives at Apple. They explore Apple’s ongoing dedication to accessibility, spotlighting exciting new features designed to better support users with disabilities. The conversation covers several highlights, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Braille Access Mode, Magnifier for Mac, and the role of AI in accessibility enhancements. Key Highlights:
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Mark Jackson, a patient with ALS, controls an Apple Vision Pro virtual-reality headset with help from a brain computer interface implant from Synchron.Apple is embracing the world of brain computer interfaces, unveiling a new technology that one day could revolutionize how humans interact with their devices.The company is taking early steps to enable people to control their iPhones with neural signals captured by a new generation of brain implants. It could make Apple devices more accessible to tens of thousands of people who can’t use their hands because of severe spinal cord injuries or diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs.Special Guest: Tim Yat…...
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Adaptation Ventures is transforming inclusive innovation by launching the nation’s first angel group dedicated to early-stage disability and accessible technology startups...
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Explore how AI is transforming accessibility, enabling inclusivity through innovations for persons with disabilities.
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What if the right tools could unlock a student’s voice—and change the trajectory of their future?
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In this video, we’re diving into all the latest updates to the Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses for 2025, including two game-changing features that just rolled out in April. Whether you're new to the Meta glasses or a longtime user, these updates bring some major quality-of-life improvements—especially for those of us in the blind and visually impaired community.
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Despite delays and limited outreach, Bulgaria’s EU-funded assistive technology programme offers life-changing support to people with disabilities. NGOs are calling for broader access and long-term sustainability.
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Miami International Airport (MIA) has collaborated with ReBokeh to provide access to assistive technology software for low-vision users.
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To mark World Day for Assistive Technology, WHO/Europe’s new guide offers a practical framework to help countries and stakeholders improve access to assistive technology (AT), through better understanding of AT markets and targeted interventions to address market shortcomings. AT includes a wide range of devices, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetics and communication devices, which enable people with disabilities, older people and those with particular health conditions to live independently and participate fully in society. Yet, globally, only 1 in 10 people who need these products have access to them.
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Apple has announced new accessibility features coming later this year, which are designed to make its products more inclusive for people.
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In this video, I take you on a deep dive into Observo, the powerful object recognition app now available on the BlindShell Classic 3 — the innovative phone built specifically for the blind and visually impaired. Observo uses AI to identify objects in your environment, helping you navigate your world with greater independence and confidence.
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Photosymbols has launched EasyMaker, a new AI-powered tool created in collaboration with people with learning disabilities.
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AI is shaping the future—but inclusion won’t happen by default.
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Google has unveiled a new wave of AI-driven and accessibility-focused updates across Android and Chrome, reinforcing its commitment to making technology more...
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For AI to be beneficial in accessibility tech, the people who use it must be involved in its development.
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Xbox has released a new adaptive controller that can be used by more people with a range of disabilities.
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Does An Ergonomic Mouse Help With Carpal Tunnel? In this informative video, we will discuss the role of ergonomic mice in supporting students, particularly those in special education and inclusive learning environments. We will explain what an ergonomic mouse is and how its design helps promote a more natural hand position, potentially reducing discomfort during computer use. The video will highlight the importance of these devices in creating accessible technology solutions for students who may experience wrist strain or discomfort due to prolonged computer use.
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I find myself increasingly asking what value do I get out of existing commercial accessibility testing tools? What do they catch? What do they not catch? I ask because I want to improve on the results, and I also want to know what exactly I need to manually inspect a web page for. So let's start wit
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