A Boston-based software developer wanted to make COVID-19 stats accessible
He created a website that would be easily readable by electronic braille readers and other assistive devices used by the blind and partially sighted.
Google Finally Launches Braille Keyboard for Android Devices
Google announced on Thursday the launch of a virtual braille keyboard for Android that’s designed to enable those with low vision or blindness to type on their phones without additional hardware. The tech giant says it collaborated with braille developers and users to create it, and to ensure it can be used anywhere a user would normally type — including social media, text messaging, and email apps.
Jay App Now Supports Zooming on Pictures and VoiceOver on Your Apple Watch
You can now read and send Twitter direct messages straight from your Apple Watch
Moving Out is Coming with Accessibility Options and Assist Mode on April 28
Moving Out, the co-operative couch carrying game from Team17, is expected to arrive at the end of the month on a variety of consoles. Before the April 28 release date, though, a new trailer has been dropped that shows off a variety of incredibly thoughtful accessibility options included in the game, alongside a helpful and easy to grasp Assist Mode. Check it out below.
3D Printed Tablets with Braille Could Help Visually Impaired Patients Improve in Taking Medication
Researchers from the UK and Spain continue to study the potential to use 3D printing to transform pharmaceuticals, outlining their studies in the recently published ‘3D Printed Tablets (Printlets) with Braille and Moon Patterns for Visually Impaired Patients.’
Facebook Launching Accessibility Tools Making Live-Streaming Available to More People
Facebook says it’s going to launch various features over the next couple weeks to make Facebook Live more accessible and easy to use, particularly for people who might not have a lot of mobile data.
Blackboard Launches Free Accessibility Tool that Converts Digital Course Content Into Accessible Formats
Blackboard Inc. announced the launch of the File Transformer, Powered by Blackboard Ally — a free resource enabling students to convert their digital course content into a range of alternative formats to meet their unique learning needs and preferences as they adjust to digital teaching and learning modalities.
These High-Tech Contact Lenses Correct Colour Blindness
Researchers apply metasurfaces to standard contact lenses for customizable colour correction.
Eye2Eye Program Provides Support for People with Vision Loss
For millions of blind and visually impaired people the pandemic raises new issues around safety, transportation, and access to mental health support.
Apple and Amazon Launch Voice-Assisted Coronavirus COVID-19 Screening
Apple also partnered with CDC on app and website for coronavirus triage
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