The Skype team are addressing accessibility improvements to the Skype applications on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. The improvements are part of Microsoft’s mission to make technology more accessible and empower people to achieve more.
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Treatment for Common Blindness Could Be Available within Five Years, Scientists Say
A treatment for common causes of blindness could be available within five years, scientists believe, after revealing the first two patients given a revolutionary stem cell therapy have regained enough vision to be able to read.
Emirates NBD Launches a Braille-Enabled Account Opening Service to Empower its Customers
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has launched major innovation-driven initiatives which enable self-service banking for people with disabilities in the UAE. Led by its flagship advocacy platform #TogetherLimitless, the bank continues to drive the financial inclusion of people with disabilities in the UAE with the aim to make Dubai a disability-friendly city by 2020.
Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Bill Introduced Into Congress
The Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Bill was just introduced into Congress by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Bob Corker (R-TN), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT). The bill implements the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled, a landmark treaty that was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in June 2013, and has since been ratified by 37 other countries. The treaty is notable in that it is the first WIPO treaty passed primarily for a disadvantaged class of users, rather than for the benefit of copyright holders.
Seattle Launches Assistive Technology for Blind and Low Vision Travelers
The Port of Seattle is launching a new pilot program to help people who are blind and low vision access a new assistive technology to safely and independently use Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Partnering with Aira, Sea-Tac will be the first airport on the west coast and among the first airports in the nation to join the Aira Airport Network, and use this wearable smart glasses technology.
High School Junior Develops Award-winning App for Visually Impaired
A junior at Beaverton’s Westview High School is turning heads and winning awards for an app she developed while interning at Portland State University.
Huboodle, Fun Accessible Social Gaming
With Six fun games, chat functionality, and 100% voiceover accessibility, Huboodle sets the standard for social gaming. Advance your level by playing any one of the five games and then share (or taunt) your results with friends using the in game chat!
CONNECTHINGS LAUNCHES PILOT PROGRAM BRINGING CAPITAL METRO BUS INFORMATION TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN AUSTIN
Connecthings, an urban tech company, just launched a pilot program in Austin, Texas to deliver real time Capital Metro bus schedule and service alert information to riders who are blind or visually impaired.
Microsoft’s Research Group is making AR More Tactile
Microsoft’s Research group is at it again, showing off a bunch of new controllers for augmented and virtual reality. They’re strictly experimental for now, but show a lot of potential for making AR and VR more fun and inclusive.
Meet the Blind Woodturner whose YouTube Channel is Wowing the World
A blind woodworker’s YouTube channel is drawing attention from the internet due to his stunning creations.
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