Access and Inclusion Through Technology

Discover the fascinating journey of electronic magnifiers from ancient optical tools to today’s advanced digital devices. Learn how these innovations are transforming lives and what the future holds for visual aid technology.

This blog was wrriten by James Macfarlane and Michael Johnson on the topic of " Easypress: The First to Join Benetech’s Approved Accessibility Tools Program". Come and check it out! Sep 03, 2024

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses combine style with advanced technology, offering unique benefits for blind and visually impaired users. These glasses are equipped with AI-driven features that provide hands-free accessibility, making daily tasks easier. However, it’s important to understand their limitations and how they fit into your overall accessibility toolkit. In this guide, we’ll explore the…

AI-powered accessibility tools like Meta AI, Be My AI, and Access AI from Aira are significantly enhancing how visually impaired users interact with the world. Each of these tools has distinct approaches, features, and benefits. Below, we compare these solutions in detail, including Aira's new AI initiatives that are shaping the future of accessible technology.…

How can generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot make us more effective and efficient in our digital accessibility work? I'll share techniques I've used successfully in several scenarios over the past six months that you can repeat at your institution.

Press Windows + U to go directly to the Accessibility section of Windows settings. Here you can adjust many things including: Text size: Make text larger throughout the Windows interface. Visual effects: Adjust scrollbars, transparency and animation effects. Mouse pointer … Read More

Google's latest update for Maps will make it easier than ever to plan out journeys.

A disability campaigner has highlighted what he says is a huge accessibility breakthrough with Voice Control in the lates

Able Active - The Able Active app is designed to help users find accessible trails and amenities by providing comprehensive, real-time information and pee

Find out more about what improvements are contained in SuperNova Magnifier & Screen Reader version 23.02

Xbox has announced a raft of new accessibility options and features that are designed to enhance the gaming experience for disabled people.

Introduction to AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that mimics human intelligence to perform tasks like understanding language, recognizing objects, and making decisions. While AI might seem complex, it's quickly becoming an integral part of everyday life, offering incredible tools for everyone, including those who are blind or visually impaired. AI can help you…

Discover how to create accessible websites for people who are DeafBlind, enhancing usability and demonstrating your commitment to digital inclusion

Discover the latest trends in low vision magnifiers for 2024, including AI integration, augmented reality, wearable devices, and 6G connectivity. Learn how these advancements are enhancing life for visually impaired users.

Your experience with TalkBack 15.0 is improved with: More detailed image descriptions: Images are now described in richer detail with generative AI. Manual descripti

Learn how Be My AI and ChatGPT-4 are transforming art for the blind, offering detailed image descriptions and new ways to experience visual art.

Explore accessibility challenges faced by screen reader users with AI chatbots.

Kyle outlines four use cases of how XR is changing the landscape for the assistive technology industry and improving the lives of disabled people.

By David Redmond Apple is one of those companies that really has walked the walk when it comes to accessibility. While we often discuss things like Voiceover, apples services have also generally been really accessible for blind and vision impaired people. Apple TV+ shows all come with audio description, there are audio hints on many