Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which takes place this Thursday, is a worldwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about digital access and inclusion.

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Audible has announced that it is adding new audiobooks to its library using narration technology powered by AI from Amazon.

Over 20 years, AbleGamers has become synonymous with the accessibility movement as its presence and influence grew across the industry. However, new reports from former employees and members of the accessibility community describe abuse, financial mismanagement from leadership, and a board that failed to protect its employees.

Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Apple is offering a preview of accessibility features coming to its platforms later this year; including Accessibility Nutrition labels for App Store apps, Magnifier for Mac, Braille Access, and more.

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Donna J. Jodhan is pleased to share her latest ask an expert feature with you. Each month, Donna shares 10 tips on various pieces of software that are common, popular, and important to persons who …

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In 2005, Apple introduced VoiceOver, a built-in screen reader that revolutionised accessibility for blind and low-vision users. Two decades later, VoiceOver remains a cornerstone of Apple's commitment to inclusive design, empowering millions to navigate technology independently.

The Accessibility Task Force of the W3C Publishing Community Group has announced the release of the Accessibility Metadata Display Guide for Digital Publications 2.0. […]

A senior Microsoft engineer has explained how the Windows team has designed the native clipboard such that it does not hog the system.

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Rogers has apparently begun enforcing stricter identity checks for new mobile activations, according to an internal notice seen by iPhone in Canada. The updated process, which took effect on May 6, is part of the company’s push to strengthen customer security and reduce fraud. Although the system and submission process remain unchanged, Rogers employees are

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This is a follow-up to my prior post: "AI is the future of accessibility". There are market changes that will be materializing in the coming years that will be hugely impactful for all white collar jobs. Some say that time period is 3-5 years, others say it is more like a decade. Regardless of timeline,

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Sunday, the 27th of April 2025 marked a major turning point for Tech-Freedom, one of the blind-specific apps on Android, which includes features like a

I was in the city a few weeks ago and exclusively used Waymo for the entire trip. My biggest complaint? I needed to walk four minutes to a pick-up spot. Other than that, the car just showed up, traversed San Francisco streets easily, and the cost was reasonable1. Sitting in the back seat watching t

The team at Fordhall Organic Farm, England’s first community-owned farm, in Shropshire are excited to have introduced a ‘Braille Trail’ on-site, providing a tactile experience for visually impaired visitors.