Google Increases Awareness of Digital Accessibility
Google is already synonymous with developing software builds to make the Web more searchable. According to the official Google blog, the company is now making a commitment to accessibility as well.
Virtual Worlds and Speech Recognition
An article emerged recently in Speech Technology Magazine concerning a topic of usual interest in this space — the use of virtual worlds among people with disabilities.
Helen Keller Day and Virtual Guide Dogs
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending Helen Keller Day in Second Life, a 24-hour event sponsored by Virtual Helping Hands. The theme of the presentations and discussion was to raise awareness for Second Life users with disabilities.
Guitar Hero Trains Amputees on the Use of Artificial Arms
The use of technology as a means to aid people with disabilities can sometimes occur in surprising contexts. As an example, consider a recent research project presented yesterday at the IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference in Baltimore.
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Web Accessibility in a Browser
WebAnywhere is an open-source web-based screen reader that converts the content on a web page to text and reads it aloud for the user. It’s a lovely way to bridge accessibility for people with disabilities who cannot afford expensive translation software.
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