Patently Apple – Friday, June 30, 2023, 11:44 AM Apple Patent Reveals advancing Siri for Controlling Apps on Apple Devices including their upcoming Vision Pro Headset Yesterday the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to enabling Siri to understand a new set of commands for controlling applications likeContinue reading

Australian Story produced an episode where half the interviewees were blind. This is what we learnt

Mon 19 Jun 2023 at 3:58pm One producer, one camera operator and two blind men rushing through Auckland Airport. There was a short window between our flight from Auckland to Samoa and we had to pretty much run to make the tight turnaround.  Airports can be overwhelming for the most seasoned travellers. Add in blindness andContinue reading “Australian Story produced an episode where half the interviewees were blind. This is what we learnt”

Accessibility Features Of Zoom And How To Make Zoom Meetings More Accessible

With the increasing remote working trends in today’s digital age, virtual meetings have become integral to business and social communication. For people with disabilities, these virtual meetings on digital platforms can sometimes pose accessibility challenges.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 16% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability,Continue reading “Accessibility Features Of Zoom And How To Make Zoom Meetings More Accessible”

Accessible Hiring Best Practices: 6 Steps to a More Inclusive Hiring Process

Accessible hiring practices are essential for the long-term success and sustainability of organizations. This article will explore the concept of accessible hiring, define what an accessible workplace entails, and provide tips on increasing inclusivity in your hiring practices. Accessible hiring: What does it mean to have an accessible workplace? Accessible hiring refers specifically to aContinue reading “Accessible Hiring Best Practices: 6 Steps to a More Inclusive Hiring Process”

Google introduces new accessibility and collaboration features for classrooms Google introduced new accessibility and learning features on Tuesday at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) expo. These features included expansion of the reading mode, pairing with a sign language interpreter in Google Meet, and AI-powered question suggestions in a class. The company hasContinue reading

Accessibility – BingNews – Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM Employers And Workers With Disabilities Both Benefit From Technology Accessibility Companies that ensure their technology is accessible to all, typically experience enhanced … [+] productivity, more innovation, improved recruitment and retention, as well as a stronger brand identity. Pexel Technology in our lives andContinue reading