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EXCLUSIVE: Preparing for the European Accessibility Act

EXCLUSIVE: Preparing for the European Accessibility Act | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Bob Farrell, VP of Solution Delivery and CX Practices at Applause, explains what businesses need to know about the European Accessibility Act
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Google unveils range of accessibility updates to make its products and services easier to use for disabled people

Google unveils range of accessibility updates to make its products and services easier to use for disabled people | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
To give disabled people a better experience when using its products and services, Google has announced eight accessibility updates
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Technology and Disability Rights: Accessibility, Not Disability, Is the Problem

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.
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: My Experience as a Blind Person

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: My Experience as a Blind Person | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
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.
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Tongue-operated AI-powered device that helps disabled people easily control computers wins Red Dot 2024 Award

Tongue-operated AI-powered device that helps disabled people easily control computers wins Red Dot 2024 Award | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Tip Assistive Technologies has revealed that its Tip Device has won a prestigious global Red Dot Award 2024 in the Healthcare category.
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Is This The Most Accessible Drone On The Planet? Spoiler: Yes!

Meet the Hover Air X1, the flying selfie camera that's a game-changer for accessibility. Fully autonomous, it captures stunning videos and photo
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I Tried All The AI Glasses (So You Don't Have To)

I compared a bunch of glasses with AI and AI features.Discover More From Me:🛠️ Explore thousands of AI Tools: https://futuretools.io/📰 Weekly Newsletter
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Oko - Accessible Navigation App Wins Prestigious Apple Design Award for Inclusivity | AppleVis

Apple has announced the winners of its 2024 Apple Design Awards, which honor excellence in innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design across seven categories: delight and fun, inclusivity, innovation, interaction, social impact, visuals and graphics, and a new spatial computing category. The winners were chosen from 42 finalists.
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GE Appliances Improves Access for Visually Impaired Consumers

GE Appliances Improves Access for Visually Impaired Consumers | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
For quite some time now, people with vision loss have gained increasing audible access to digital displays and touch screens on electronic devices.  Such advances in accessibility have not yet materialized in most major and
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How to Build an ADA Compliant Website

How to Build an ADA Compliant Website | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Learn how to work towards achieving website accessibility by creating an ADA compliant website...
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What are alt image tags?

What are alt image tags? | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Alt tags are not only an SEO ranking factor but a helpful resource for the visually impaired. These tips will guide you through writing alt text for images.
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Accessibility

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Get AI-powered phone, message, video, contact center, and virtual events solutions with RingCentral, the complete cloud communications platform. Let's talk!
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Assistive Technology for Independent Living | Interview with Lifemax UK

Explore how Lifemax UK provides a variety of health and wellbeing products to help people with visual impairments, dementia, and other challenges.

In this episode Luca Rado Co Founder of The Live In Care Company speak with Lifemax UK. Lifemax UK are passionate about providing high-quality, user-friendly assistive technology solutions at reasonable prices.

In this video, you will learn about:

- Different assistive technology products available, like talking watches and sensor mats
- How these products can help people maintain control and autonomy in their daily lives
- Examples of how Lifemax UK products benefit both users and caregivers
- Where to find Lifemax UK products


0:25 What products do Lifemax UK sell?
1:23 How do your products benefit your community?
2:31 Who purchases Lifemax UK products?
3:20 How do you decide upon new products?
4:17 Do you have any innovative new products coming up?
5:30 Talking watch range supporting autonomy
7:16 What is next for Lifemax UK?

#assistivetechnology #healthandwellbeing #independentliving


Are you worried about a loved one? Find out more 👉🏽 https://www.theliveincarecompany.co.uk/

Lifemax UK 👉🏽www.lifemaxuk.co.uk
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Video: Pioneering “Third Thumb” could give disabled people new ways to interact with their environment

Video: Pioneering “Third Thumb” could give disabled people new ways to interact with their environment | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The University of Cambridge has developed an innovative "Third Thumb", which can be used to easily pick up and manipulate objects.
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EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of the CEO of a cross-sector global assistive tech initiative

EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of the CEO of a cross-sector global assistive tech initiative | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Pascal Bijleveld, CEO of ATscale, shares what it's like heading up a global initiative that aims to improve access to assistive technology
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Be My Eyes App Launches on Windows: Revolutionizing Accessibility for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Be My Eyes App Launches on Windows: Revolutionizing Accessibility for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
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.
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Microsoft unveils latest accessibility updates and innovations

Microsoft unveils latest accessibility updates and innovations | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Microsoft has announced some of its latest accessibility features and projects, which include a modular adaptive gaming kit
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Breakthrough approach enables bidirectional BCI functionality

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.
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🔍 Discover The New Be My Eyes App For Windows! 🔍

Join Sam from The Blind Life as he explores the latest Be My Eyes app for Windows, featuring the powerful Be My AI. Learn how to install, use its tools, an
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How Remote Microphones Help Hearing Aid Users Cut Through the Noise

How Remote Microphones Help Hearing Aid Users Cut Through the Noise | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Hearing aids have proven to be an effective solution in addressing the challenges of sensorineural hearing loss, effectively mitigating issues related to reduced sound sensitivity. However, sensorineural hearing loss is also accompanied by the reduction of frequency (distinguishing between different tones) and temporal (detection of sudden changes of sound in a short time) resolution, which can result in difficulties wit
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The quest to craft the perfect artificial eye, through the ages

The quest to craft the perfect artificial eye, through the ages | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
How the process of making prosthetic eyes has—and hasn’t—changed in nearly a century.
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Ambulance service uses BSL app to help deaf patients in an emergency

Ambulance service uses BSL app to help deaf patients in an emergency | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The NHS North East Ambulance Service is launching a new BSL Relay Service to help ambulance crews care for deaf and BSL users.
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How to Test Website Accessibility: 8 Tools to Use

How to Test Website Accessibility: 8 Tools to Use | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
How do you know if your website is accessible to those with disabilities? Read on to learn how to test your website’s accessibility with leading tools.
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Voice Technology and App Development: Creating More Accessible and Intuitive User Interfaces

Voice Technology and App Development: Creating More Accessible and Intuitive User Interfaces | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Voice technology is all about making devices and applications listen and communicate with users.Many people wish that they could just speak to their devices...
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Monday Tech Tip: Contrast Enhancing Filter Glasses - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Tim Gels from Eschenbach showed us contrast enhancing filter glasses. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/iWePhy6IzG4 Click here to learn more about Eschenbach contrast enhancing filter glasses.
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