This week, Twitter added alt text options for image uploads, Facebook is looking into artificial intelligence for users with disabilities, app developers are finally including accessibility in their upgrades, and universities are building accessible IT into their course curriculums…clearly the accessibility movement has much to be proud of. These stories, and a whole lot more –\u00a0AT in the news for the week of 3\/28 thru 4\/1<\/p>\n
Looking at ways a computer can describe images in a more human way<\/a><\/p>\n 8 ways the 3D printing revolution can help children with disabilities adapt and overcome<\/a><\/p>\n Wearing, eating and living: the future of robotics<\/a><\/p>\n Australian tech accelerator to kickstart disability-focused startups<\/a><\/p>\n Embedding accessibility into the course creation process<\/a><\/p>\n Transport App Moovit Releases Version 4.10 With Accessible Features for Blind Community<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Student-built exoskeleton mimics human knee<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The disabled should have access to driverless cars, Minnesota lawmaker says<\/a><\/p>\n Worcester’s Forest Grove students embrace 3-D printing<\/a><\/p>\n How to Caption Someone Else’s YouTube Video<\/a> [BLOG]<\/p>\n Twitter Adds Alt-Text Image Descriptions to Extend Tweet Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook taps artificial intelligence for users with disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n Google launches tool to test Android app accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n Alfie was created to help seniors stay independent and engaged<\/a><\/p>\n AbilityMate is 3D printing affordable and customized assistive devices for people in need<\/a><\/p>\n How technology is helping aphasia patients<\/a><\/p>\n Seeing eye phone: Giving independence to the blind<\/a><\/p>\n A prosthesis for a ballerina in Brazil, allows her to enjoy dancing again<\/a><\/p>\n