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”
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Say goodbye to CT Scans and MRI’s
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Hearing Aids This Summer – CNET Now more than ever, hearing aids are easily accessible to those who need them. If you’re one of the many people who uses a hearing aid, then you know it’s important to take care of your device on a daily basis. ThisContinue reading
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 is Officially Recognized as a Cybersecurity Priority When I joined Deque almost a year ago as the Director of Security, I became acutely aware of the importance of accessibility in cybersecurity. Through my research, I found that not only are cybersecurity solutions in most organizations not accessible for end users, but most tools usedContinue 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
How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices
How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices Google Docs offers a convenient way to create, edit, and share documents, spreadsheets, forms, and drawings online. One of the best aspects of Google Docs is that it is compatible with assistive tools like screen readers and braille devices, making itContinue reading “How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices”
I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future
I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future Introduction There has been quite a bit of discussion and debate of late around the merits of iOS and Android, and this has coincided with my own journey into using Android. In February this year, after thirteen years using iPhones, I boughtContinue reading “I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future”
Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI
The Hearing Review – Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 1:34 PM Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI Listen Technologies launched ListenWIFI, the next generation of Listen EVERYWHERE, the company’s audio-over-Wi-Fi solution. Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 25 years, announced the launch of ListenWIFI at InfoComm 2023. The new product suiteContinue reading “Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI”
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