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***UPDATE*** Since the original publication of this article in June 2023, the Overjoyed Accessible Game Controller has completed its beta-testing period and been officially released to the public. See details on Our Odyssey’s Overjoyed Software page. Digital games are as socially interactive as any shared interest. Many people, especially with disabilities that limit their ability to get out physically, find gaming an ideal antidote to loneliness. If you don’t know fellow gamers already, an online group is just a social-media search away (visit the Discord website to learn about the original social-gaming pioneers).
Those with visual impairments, including complete blindness or partial sight loss, constitute a significant global population. According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are at least 2.2 billion people worldwide who have near or distance vision disorders.
“To speak around digital inclusion,” as some experts say, “requires a deliberate mind shift.” Today, Kenya is demonstrating this very shift with its commitment to creating a more inclusive digital society, particularly for people with disabilities (PWDs). This was emphasised at the opening of the 5-days workshop held in Nairobi jointly by KICTANet in partnership with the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) targeting representatives from various stakeholder groups with a focus on accessibility for people with disabilities.
“They helped me to afford new hearing aids, which was not doable on my own without their assistance. My extended benefits only covered 10% of what was needed,” Katherine says.“I wouldn't have been able to complete daily tasks if my hearing aids broke.”...
Dr.Pineda is yet another name to add to my long and ever-burgeoning list of people I’ve interviewed over the course of my journalistic career noteworthy enough to have their own Wikipedia page...
Google has announced new accessibility features for Chromebook and Google Workspace. Google has announced new accessibility features for Chromebook and Google Workspace, aiming to enhance accessibility options for users with diverse needs.
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The pain of arthritis can be excruciating, especially when it comes to tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as writing, brushing teeth, etc. For those who suffer from arthritis in their hands, the pain and stiffness can make something as simple as holding a pen an excruciating ordeal.
The first human trial of Neuralink's brain implant has suffered an unexpected setback – but the technology was still life-changing for the recipient. Elon Musk's company is now looking for a second human patient.
Transitioning from university to the workplace is a critical period in anyone's life, but it can be especially challenging for students with dyslexia. While academic settings often offer accommodations for people with dyslexia, professional environments often fall short on such support systems.
Apple devices, including MacBooks, have supported eye-tracking technology for some time. However, it has always required external hardware. Thanks to advancements in AI, iPhone and iPad owners...
Accurate transcripts are important for people who need them, whether it be for deaf students, international students or perhaps where there is a lot of technical language.For each of these groups, inaccurate transcripts can be severely impactful when it…Read more ›...
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