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Here's what's happening in accessibility news. We provide these news briefs for your information and convenience, and we don't endorse or recommend any of these publications or products. Check back for updates every weekday.
December 6, 2021,WallPaper:
The Microsoft Surface Adaptive Kit – making keyboards navigable for the visually impaired – is a modest but important accessory, and a move towards more accessible technology.
December 6, 2021,SixthTone:
China has more than 20 million hard of hearing people. Tech giant Tencent says its new system will help them make emergency calls.
December 5, 2021,WYTV.com:
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley hosted their ninth annual inclusive meet-and-greet with Santa. The event was held at Eastwood Mall Sunday before the mall opened to the public.
December 2, 2021,TampaBay.com:
Change is coming for members of Florida’s aging incarcerated population who live with disabilities. The Florida Department of Corrections and Disability Rights Florida have reached a settlement following allegations that the state prison agency was failing to provide proper disability accommodations behind bars.
December 1, 2021,SWLondoner:
While we still haven’t said goodbye to COVID-19, as most places are now fully open and functioning back to normal, it is a good time to see if such places kept up with their promises.
November 30, 2021,StateScoop:
The past two years have exposed technology accessibility problems across all sectors, but especially for state governments that’ve had to make sure that employees with disabilities can stay connected to their agencies during long periods of remote work, and that vulnerable constituents can receive vital services, according to a new publication from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
November 30, 2021,PRNewsWire:
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is now offering Spoken Rx™, its proprietary audio prescription label solution, in all its nearly 10,000 pharmacy locations nationwide, including more than 1,700 CVS Pharmacy locations within Target. Developed in collaboration with the American Council of the Blind, Spoken Rx is a technology that allows patients to have their prescription information read aloud, designed for those with visual impairments and those who cannot read standard print labels. It is available at no extra cost to patients.
November 30, 2021,DisabilityScoop:
People with disabilities are nearly four times more likely than others to be victims of violent crime, according to new federal data.
November 30, 2021,MarketScreener:
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Adobe employee Sipan Asatryan shares his hopes for the future of inclusivity and accessibility.
November 30, 2021,Greatist.com:
If you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), focusing and paying attention can be an everyday challenge.
November 30, 2021,SeekingAlpha:
Pandemic era income support programs are largely over. As of September 6, 2021, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Extended Benefits, $300 Extra Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, and the $100 Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation programs all expired. The Biden administration supported the termination of these programs and only a few Congressional Democrats objected.
November 29, 2021,RoyalPurpleNews:
Get ready for a superhero movie that shows representation in diversity, disability, laser beams, cool fight scenes, interesting story, and beautiful cinematography.
November 29, 2021,NationalPublicRadio:
Before she became sick with a coronavirus infection in January, Semhar Fisseha was a healthy, active 39-year-old.
November 29, 2021,TheMorningCall:
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront of many conversations, particularly regarding employment practices. The discussion generally centers around gender, race and sexual orientation but often overlooks or neglects disability.
November 24, 2021,WashingtonPost:
Society was created for individuals with specific physical abilities. Some disability advocates would argue that this reality has bred ingenuity and adaptability among disabled people that drives innovative, technological change. Join Washington Post Live on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m. ET for a conversation that explores how disability drives innovation featuring founder and CEO of Tilting the Lens Sinéad Burke, entrepreneur Wesley Hamilton and architect Jeffrey Mansfield.
November 23, 2021,NewsChannel5:
The Tennessee Disability Coalition opposes the new Omnibus law passed by the state legislature. A spokesperson for TDC said it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
November 23, 2021,TechCrunch:
The gaming community, developers and publishers are beginning to embrace accessibility as a core part of the business and hobby, but there’s a long way to go. A report on the needs and habits of disabled gamers in the U.K. suggests that millions worldwide face difficulties regularly in how they play, buy or otherwise enjoy games.
