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November 16, 2023 9:30 AM
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Introducing Obstacle Detector App - Travel tools for the blind, obstacle distance detection | AppleVis

Obstacle Detector is a powerful obstacle-detection application explicitly designed for visually impaired individuals. With its robust features and advanced technology, Obstacle Detector has become an indispensable travel companion for the visually impaired. Whether navigating familiar environments or exploring new places, Obstacle Detector's advanced obstacle detection functionality provides valuable assistance, ensuring a safer and more confident travel experience. The LIDAR scanner sensor on the iPhone is used for distance measurement.
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November 16, 2023 9:29 AM
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Humane’s Ai Pin promises an ‘ambient computing’ future for $699 (plus $24 a month)

Humane’s Ai Pin promises an ‘ambient computing’ future for $699 (plus $24 a month) | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
It’s here. After months of hype, leaks and reveals, Humane has officially revealed the Ai Pin. The small device magnetically attaches to its wearer’s
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November 13, 2023 6:06 AM
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Adaptive Switches and how they help people with disabilities - IA Labs

Adaptive Switches and how they help people with disabilities - IA Labs | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Adaptive switch devices are a type of assistive technology, and they can be a game changer for people with physical and/or cognitive impairments.
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November 13, 2023 6:06 AM
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You can control your iPhone without using your hands. Here's how

You can control your iPhone without using your hands. Here's how | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
You can activate Voice Control on your iPhone and control your device with no hands.
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November 9, 2023 9:03 AM
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How Your Smartphone Can Help If You Have Hearing Loss

How Your Smartphone Can Help If You Have Hearing Loss | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Smartphones are excellent accessibility tools if you have hearing loss or hearing-related disabilities.
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November 9, 2023 9:02 AM
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CharliPedia - Bridging the Accessibility Gap: The Ingenuity of AI and Human Collaboration

I didn’t have time to rewrite my notes there and then, so I pasted them into ChatGPT and prompted it to “rewrite these instructions for a blind user using VoiceOver on an iPhone.”
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November 9, 2023 9:00 AM
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AI suitcase tested outdoors to guide visually impaired people | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

AI suitcase tested outdoors to guide visually impaired people | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
An artificial intelligence-powered suitcase being developed to guide visually impaired people is slowly moving toward taking over the roles of white canes and guide dogs, researchers said.
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November 9, 2023 9:00 AM
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The iPhone 15 Pro brings tangible accessibility benefits –

The iPhone 15 Pro brings tangible accessibility benefits – | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
What makes an iPhone accessible? Mostly, it’s the software: the operating system and apps that follow guidelines Apple has set for that purpose. If new hardware plays a role, it’s often…
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November 6, 2023 6:38 AM
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Can Screen Readers Read Text on Images?

Can Screen Readers Read Text on Images? | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
A screen reader can read or access an image only through the image’s alternative text (alt text). If an image contains text, a screen reader can only read the text if it's mentioned in the alt text too.
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November 6, 2023 6:37 AM
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American Council of the Blind (ACB) Wins Nationwide Disability Rights Class Action Against Quest Diagnostics for Use of Inaccessible Touch Screen Kiosks

American Council of the Blind (ACB) Wins Nationwide Disability Rights Class Action Against Quest Diagnostics for Use of Inaccessible Touch Screen Kiosks | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
/PRNewswire/ -- Following a week-long bench trial in Los Angeles, a federal court in California found Quest Diagnostics in violation of the American
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November 6, 2023 6:28 AM
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How This App Is Helping The Visually Impaired Navigate Around Airports

How This App Is Helping The Visually Impaired Navigate Around Airports | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
GoodMaps is a free-to-the-end-user accessibility app.
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October 30, 2023 6:05 AM
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Be My AI Hits One Million Sessions Only Two Weeks After Open Beta Release

Be My AI Hits One Million Sessions Only Two Weeks After Open Beta Release | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Two weeks after its official release, our community has already experimented with Be My AI 1,000,000 times and feedback has been phenomenal
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October 30, 2023 6:04 AM
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Watching TV While Blind

Watching TV While Blind | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Consumer Reports shares TV accessibility settings and tech advances for people with visual impairments.
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November 16, 2023 9:30 AM
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Benetech Secures Grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to further Inclusive AI Initiatives for Education Equity

Benetech Secures Grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to further Inclusive AI Initiatives for Education Equity | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Addressing the technology gap with AI-powered STEM Initiatives expands learning opportunities for students with learning differences. PALO ALTO, Calif. — November 8, 2023 —Benetech, a global nonprofit focused on providing equitable opportunities for all learners, today announced an award from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, for work leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce barriers to […]
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November 13, 2023 6:07 AM
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Accessible QR Codes: More Than Dots and Dashes - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Accessible QR Codes: More Than Dots and Dashes - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
QR codes are ubiquitous in today’s world. From stickers and posters to TV advertisements and billboards, these quick-scan options have been around for nearly 30 years and are used by almost every company to get people to learn more about a product or service. Companies like Unilever and Coca-Cola are starting to put QR codes
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November 13, 2023 6:06 AM
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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to “Be My Eyes”

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to “Be My Eyes” | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Artificial intelligence (AI) based image descriptors have become increasingly popular in the recent months. This creation accounts for a life-changing moment for me. I can see again in a new and incredibly useful way, one that has not been possible for me in many decades.
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November 9, 2023 9:04 AM
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WebAIM: An Evolution in Microsoft Office Accessibility

WebAIM: An Evolution in Microsoft Office Accessibility | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Microsoft continued to improve support for screen readers users in Office 2010. It also introduced the Accessibility Checker, which may have been the first time many users were aware of Microsoft’s focus on accessibility. In Office 2013, support for screen reader users continued to grow, and improvements were made to the Accessibility Checker. In Office 2016, a significant development was providing users with the ability to mark images as “decorative.”
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November 9, 2023 9:02 AM
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How 'Acoustic Touch' Technology Offers Vision Through Sound

How 'Acoustic Touch' Technology Offers Vision Through Sound | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
In an era where technological marvels emerge at a breathtaking pace, a remarkable breakthrough has surfaced from the labs of Australian researchers—'acoustic touch.' This pioneering technology promises to redefine the landscape of assistive devices for the visually impaired. Developed by an industrious team from the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Sydney, and the […]
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November 9, 2023 9:01 AM
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Seeing AI Advances

Seeing AI Advances | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Seeing AI, the intelligent camera app for iPhone from Microsoft now reads handwriting, color, currency, and light.
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November 9, 2023 9:00 AM
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Computer scientists program robotic seeing-eye dog to guide the visually impaired

Computer scientists program robotic seeing-eye dog to guide the visually impaired | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Engineers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have programmed a robot guide dog to assist the visually impaired. The robot responds to tugs o
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November 6, 2023 6:38 AM
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New Video Highlights Accessibility and Inclusion at   

New Video Highlights Accessibility and Inclusion at    | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
NASA’s Mission Support Directorate released a video in October 2023 featuring four NASA employees who share their perspectives on accessibility and inclusion.
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November 6, 2023 6:37 AM
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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to “Be My Eyes”

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to “Be My Eyes” | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
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American Council of the Blind (ACB) Wins Nationwide Disability Rights Class Action Against Quest Diagnostics for Use of Inaccessible Touch Screen Kiosks

American Council of the Blind (ACB) Wins Nationwide Disability Rights Class Action Against Quest Diagnostics for Use of Inaccessible Touch Screen Kiosks | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
/PRNewswire/ -- Following a week-long bench trial in Los Angeles, a federal court in California found Quest Diagnostics in violation of the American
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October 30, 2023 6:05 AM
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Try a New Approach to Reading Restaurant Menus

Try a New Approach to Reading Restaurant Menus | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Reading restaurant menus with low vision is an achievable task, if you’re willing to make a few adjustments.
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Introducing Braille Brain!

Introducing Braille Brain! | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
We are excited to announce the release of Braille Brain! This is a free website-based, self-paced curriculum to hel
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