Pinterest is finally making accessibility a priority to people who are blind or have low vision. On Wednesday, it announced steps to ensure that the blind and visually impaired are not left out.
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Engineers Develop Glowing Contact Lens That Could Prevent Blindness
Engineers in the US have developed a glowing contact lens technology that they claim could help prevent blindness in millions of people with diabetes.
RIT/NTID Has Developed a Museum App for Art Lovers with Disabilities
The app will provide access to art for deaf and hard-of-hearing, and other people with disabilities. It provides content in various forms, including video in American Sign Language, transcripts and audio and visual descriptions.
How to Adjust Text Size and Enable Bold Text on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
On iPhone or iPad:
Launch Settings > Display & Brightness. From there you can tap on the Text Size menu option, and then slide the slider at the bottom to your desired text size.
Blind Tennis Players Heading to the Dublin Takei International Blind Tennis Tournament
Tennis player Marc Chiang, who is partially blind, only knows he has kept the ball in play when he hears its distinctive rattle coming back towards him.
Visually Impaired Community Concerned About Hybrid Vehicles
ELIA Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Tactile Reading System
ELIA has created a modern, efficient alternative to braille that’s incredibly easy to learn for people who have a visual impairment and now they need your support.
New Stem cell Therapy is Now FDA Compliant in the United States
Dr. Jeffrey N. Weiss, a physician, retinal specialist and electrical engineer did his first ocular retinal stem cell surgery in Germany and now it is FDA compliant in the United States.
Relumino Helps Visually Impaired People Watch Dance Performance
When it comes to art forms that are more visual than others, people who have low vision or are visually impaired are oftentimes left out or are inconvenienced because of their disability. But with the help of technology and also artists who are committed to be more inclusive, we are seeing improvements and advancements. Samsung previously launched the Relúmĭno visual aid application that can be used with the Gear VR to help people with visual impairments, and now they can use it to watch a dance performance.
EA Sports Includes Accessibility features in FIFA 18 for More Fans to Enjoy the Game
FIFA 18 has been out since September 2017, but a few weeks back, as part of a patch, EA added an impressive suit of new accessibility options. These aren’t minor tweaks, either; these are deep dives into the way FIFA 18 controls, from in-game to menus, to give those with disabilities options.
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