Maybe because we’re moving into National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) but employment issues really rule the feed this week! And of course, assistive technology plays a vital role in the pursuit of employment for many individuals with disabilities, thus, this is quite the marriage of news! AT in the news for the week of 9\/19 – 9\/23<\/p>\n
If content is born digital, it can (and should) be accessible too<\/a><\/p>\n Microsoft\u2019s Autism Hiring Program is actively recruiting software engineers<\/a><\/p>\n Improved keyboard and assistive technology experiences for reading email, scheduling meetings, and adding signature<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Team Tactile: “Our device would really increase people\u2019s access to Braille because it\u2019s portable.”<\/a><\/p>\n Perkins launches BlindWays app<\/a><\/p>\n Employers Still Lag Behind When It Comes To Disability<\/a><\/p>\n This robot helps disabled people feed themselves<\/a><\/p>\n Harkin stresses ADA must keep up with technology for disabled<\/a><\/p>\n Over $24 Million Tagged For Disability Employment<\/a><\/p>\n Essentials of Digital Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n 4 New Accessibility Features of iOS 10 You Should Know<\/a><\/p>\n IBM Updates ccessibility Checklists in Preparation for Section 508 Refresh<\/a><\/p>\n Parents of children w\/disabilities can receive quality support<\/a><\/p>\n Worldwide, People With Disabilities Struggle to Find Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n Greek Computer Whiz Creates “Facebook” for the Disabled<\/a><\/p>\n