accessibility – Page 3 – CoolHappenings®

https://www.zdnet.com/article/3-essential-windows-tools-for-troubleshooting-and-how-to-use-them/ 3 essential Windows tools for troubleshooting (and how to use them) If your PC is misbehaving, there’s a good chance that one of these free tools can help you figure out why. And they’re all included with every Windows installation. Aug. 7, 2023 Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Personal computers used toContinue reading

Accessibility Blog – Friday, July 7, 2023, 8:26 AM Enhancing Inclusivity: A Guide to Google Meet’s Accessibility Features and Improving User Experience Virtual communication today has a quintessential role in fostering inclusivity and ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard. Google Meet, a popular video conferencing platform, recognizes the importance of accessibility and has implementedContinue reading

Winaero Tweaker 1.55 Released

Winaero Tweaker is a program that allows you to adjust many Windows settings that would otherwise require registry hacks. The last few versions added some settings in File Explorer options which Microsoft removed in some builds of Windows. It also makes it easier to adjust some Microsoft Edge settings to enhance Edge’s security. A fewContinue reading “Winaero Tweaker 1.55 Released”

Introducing XploreNinja, a navigation app powered by BlindSquare for Android

BlindSquare – Friday, June 30, 2023 at 5:50 PM Introducing XploreNinja, a navigation app powered by BlindSquare for Android devices In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our lives, shaping the way we communicate, work, and navigate our surroundings. For individuals with vision loss, technology has opened up new possibilities andContinue reading “Introducing XploreNinja, a navigation app powered by BlindSquare for Android”

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”

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”

New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images

https://news.umich.edu/new-apps-for-visually-impaired-users-provide-virtual-labels-for-controls-and-a-way-to-explore-images/ New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images With VizLens, users can touch buttons while their phones read out the labels, and Image Explorer provides a workaround for bad or missing alt text VizLens uses a smartphone’s camera to view control interfaces, such asContinue reading “New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images”