Access Technology Training – Free, Massive Open Online Course from Georgia Institute of Technology: Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Learn how to identify issues and design solutions for information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility for customers and employees with disabilities. In this introductory course, learn how to measure an organization’s ICT accessibility and assess the importance […]
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The world can a pretty disheartening place, but it’s also pretty spectacular. Case-in-point: helpful robots, teensy health-monitoring patches, customized 3D printed AT, cameras on eye glasses for those with low vision, and so much more! Read some of these stories and feel better about everything 🙂 AT in the news for the week of 8/1 […]
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Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities The objective of the UNESCO / Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting the inclusion; and enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities through the application of digital solutions, resources, and […]
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Testing & Teaching iOS VoiceOver App Accessibility August 3, 2016 3:00 pm- 4:15 pm VoiceOver, a feature Apple has built into all iOS devices to enable Braille and speech access for users who are unable to see the screen, has revolutionized the lives of blind people. It works best when apps are deliberately developed in […]
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Exoskeletons have been making waves for the past few years, but with recent advancements in materials, access, and funding, they just might be the wave of the future for many individuals with physical disabilities. Check it all out right here – AT in the news for the week of 6/27 thru 7/1 The Tech Industry […]
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Accessible Websites, Made Accessibly An Introduction to WordPress July 25, 3:00-5:00 PM Your new blog, your portfolio website, your online store – they don’t have to lock out customers. What’s more, there is no reason that you need sight to build it. WordPress is one of the most commonly used platforms for building sites, and […]
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