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Google has recently launched a number of new accessibility features for Chrome OS, Android, and several of its web apps. Here’s a quick run down of the newest features, or you can visit the Google blog post to get the full scoop! Accessibility Scanner is a new tool for Android that lets developers test their own […]

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Memory loss affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. Because of that, the assistive technology market is full of various reminders, whether they are alarm clocks, watches, apps or calendars – the options are endless it seems. The MDTAP AT Library has a wide variety of memory aids, including Reminder Rosie talking alarm […]

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Knowbility’s OpenAIR Challenge 2016 OpenAIR – the web accessibility challenge! Organized by Austin based nonprofit organization Knowbility, OpenAIR is a global web accessibility challenge that pairs participating teams of web developers and designers with registered non-profits looking to create or improve their website. OpenAIR increases awareness of tools and techniques that make the Internet accessible to everyone, including people with […]

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It’s not all the news we shared this week, but it is some of the coolest!  AT in the news from 5/2 thru 5/6 Technology, when used intentionally, makes learning more accessible than ever Here’s how Target’s special needs shopping carts are making an impact Businesses Growing By Turning Disability into Accessibility HAKOM develops app […]

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AFB Press recently announced the release of a new resource for teachers of students who are blind or visually impaired. iOS in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments is a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to teaching the use of the iPad running iOS 9. The book explores the extensive accessibility options […]

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The Future of Closed Captioning in Higher Education Free Webinar: Thursday, May 12th at 2pm ET Webinar Registration The Future of Closed Captioning in Higher Education With recent lawsuits, evolving legal requirements, and continuous advancements in technology, the question of closed captioning in higher education is one that is on a lot of people’s minds. […]

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