Accessibility

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Texthelp report addresses need for digital accessibility in financial services

Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, has released an industry report that urges financial services companies in the United States to embrace…

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Hyundai & Kia launch EnableLA, a ride-hailing service for disabled people in the U.S.

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Chennai museum to showcase accessible technologies for disabled people in a permanent exhibit

BlueSky Designs’ products enable disabled people to enjoy fuller lives by enhancing their independence

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Understood & Games for Change partner to make gaming inclusive for people with invisible disabilities

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Check out these bathroom accessories for disabled people

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Smile Train puts the smile back on the faces of children with cleft lip & palate

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Adaptive carryall LapSnap aims to make shopping easy for wheelchair users

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Online yoga classes for blind people boost mental, physical fitness during pandemic

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SpecialEffect designs customised solutions to enable physically disabled people to play video games

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COVID-19 improves accessibility, opening doors for disabled people in Hollywood – By Eleanor Beidatsch

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These disabled streamers & advocates are helping to tackle accessibility issues in gaming

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“Create a personal connect to disability, with people making decisions” – Sheri Byrne Haber

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Accessibility of Covid websites a challenge for persons with disability, new app aims to address gaps faced by blind people

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Apple rolls out new accessibility features for disabled people to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day

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Put your accessibility skills to use, join BarrierBreak’s Covid Accessibility Bug Bounty campaign!

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Access to Covid vaccines a challenge for disabled people across India, disability rights groups urge priority

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Top India para sportspersons offer help to disabled & non-disabled people affected by Covid-19 pandemic

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Disability podcast series Eyeway Conversations highlights importance of creating accessibility in physical & digital spaces

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Open-source platform using gene therapy to find a cure for kids with rare diseases

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Innovative! Now inclusive & accessible beauty products focusing on disabled people

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Greater priority access to COVID-19 vaccine for people with intellectual disabilities necessary, say experts

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An idea of Paralympics

At the time of writing this piece, India has won 10 medals (2 Gold, 5 Silver & 3 Bronze) at Paralympics Game 2020. This medal…

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Assistive Technology – A Savior For Persons With Deafblindness During The Pandemic

Disability Rights Advocates as Activists and Warriors

Launching group online yoga sessions for persons with blindness/low-vision

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Multiple Sclerosis: Gradation

AVVO LAWYER DIRECTORY ATTACKS DISABLED LAWYER; DISPUTE LANDS BEFORE 9TH CIRCUIT

Important order from the Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.

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Professionals from Cultural World Gather to Discuss Accessibility and Inclusion in Culture

Affordable and Independent Mobility for Persons with Disabilities in India – Challenges & Way Forward (series 3 of 3)

Affordable and Independent Mobility for Persons with Disabilities in India – Challenges & Way Forward (series 2 of 3)

On Good Deeds Day, Consul. General Mr. Jonathan Zadka and Ms. Hila Zadka, head of culture & academic relations Israel visited Biswa Gouri Charitable Trust