Access and Inclusion Through Technology

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EU and Colorado lawmakers have concerns about artificial intelligence bias against people with disabilities and did something about it.

UW researchers found that ChatGPT consistently ranked resumes with disability-related honors and credentials — such as the “Tom Wilson Disability Leadership Award” — lower than th

NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2024.2 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. Highlig…

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Federighi said Apple aspires to give its users “agency and autonomy” in how they use artificial intelligence and the utility they derive from it.

The other day I was searching for a headset which I could use for work and entertainment, when I came across the JVC gaming wireless GG-01W. This headset, with a few extra features, adds an extra layer of accessibility. This headset incorporates features which can be a game changer for people with visual impairment and … Continue reading "Simple Ideas for a More Accessible headset"

by Joe Lonergan Since late January 2024, Gmail has discontinued basic HTML mode which many screen reader users loved because of its easy navigation with screen reader keystrokes. This forced users who use Gmail on a browser to use the standard version of Gmail which is not that screen reader friendly without adjusting some settings.

The University of Cambridge has developed an innovative "Third Thumb", which can be used to easily pick up and manipulate objects.

Discover the revolutionary Be My Eyes app now on Windows, offering unparalleled visual aid for the blind and visually impaired with OpenAI's GPT-4 technology.

Microsoft has announced some of its latest accessibility features and projects, which include a modular adaptive gaming kit

To strengthen the case for noninvasive BCIs, Carnegie Mellon researchers have demonstrated that through precision neuromodulation using focused ultrasound, the performance of a BCI could be improved for communication.

Apple’s new update for AirPods will add Siri gesture controls that can react to you shaking your head or nodding and spatial audio for games.

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Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper, cut-down version of the Apple Vision Pro, scheduled to arrive by th

Bob Farrell, VP of Solution Delivery and CX Practices at Applause, explains what businesses need to know about the European Accessibility Act

To give disabled people a better experience when using its products and services, Google has announced eight accessibility updates

The digital landscape is being improved for the disabled by groups like the Internal Revenue Service and the National Federation of the Blind, along with several pending bills.

Uncover the challenges and triumphs of using over-the-counter hearing aids for individuals who are blind. Learn how enhanced hearing can positively impact communication and orientation.

Tip Assistive Technologies has revealed that its Tip Device has won a prestigious global Red Dot Award 2024 in the Healthcare category.