Microsoft has been working on a physical programming language for children who are blind or visually impaired. Dubbed Code Jumper, it allows children to learn coding by connecting physical blocks together. Each block is around the size of a softball, and brightly colored. There are different sizes for different commands, and children can connect them together to build a program.
People Born Blind Seems to Protect them From Schizophrenia
It seems that being born blind protects people from developing schizophrenia. Now, a large scale study has just added more evidence to confirm this is indeed the case.
Thaumistry Text Adventure Game Now Accessible for Blind and Visually Impaired Players
The critically acclaimed text adventure Thaumistry: In Charm’s Way is now fully accessible for blind and visually impaired gamers.
Students Develop Practikality App for Deaf, Blind and Non Verbal People to Communicate
Developed by students, Padam Chopra, Keshav Maheshwari and Aryaman Agrawal, from Amity International, New Delhi, the ‘Practikality’ app aims to empower people with disabilities.
Spanish Researchers Develop New App to Improve Accessibility
Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Hospital Universitari Politècnic La Fe have developed a new application, currently in beta, to assist people around the city of Valencia (Spain), especially those who have temporary or permanent reduced mobility by warning users of any urban barrier.
Apple Launches FaceTime ‘Eavesdropping’ Bug?
Apple has acknowledged a flaw in its FaceTime software that allowed for brief eavesdropping, even if the recipient did not pick up.
In some cases the target iPhone could send video without the receiver’s knowledge.
The company said it had developed a fix and an update would be rolled out this week.
Airport Introduces Ramble Tag for Assisting Blind and Partially Sighted Passengers
Bristol Airport, UK, has launched a new solution to assist blind and partially sighted passengers while at the airport.
Domino’s Pizza App and Website to Be Accessible to Blind Customers
Domino’s Pizza has been told its website and app must be made fully accessible to blind people, after losing a legal case in the US.
Cub Scout Handbooks Are Now Available in Braille
The Boy Scouts of America have released Braille versions of all four Cub Scout handbooks: Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. Now every Cub Scout can follow each chapter of his or her Cub Scouting journey.
12 Year Old Visually Impaired Girl Creates Website to Empower Young People
A 12-year-old girl from Holyport has started a website to empower young people to be proud of who they are.
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