Keeping inclusive design and accessibility at the forefront , and making sure that every customer has an uninterrupted experience while watching tv, Comcast recently announced a new eye tracking interface
EyeMine Is A Free Software That Lets People Play Minecraft With Their Eyes
There are many young people and children who love to play Minecraft. However, some, because of their disabilities, are unable to do so, especially if they cannot move their arms
Researchers Continue To Improve 3D Printed Prosthetics For Children
A sample interactive website where children can customize interchangeable sleeves for their prosthetic limbs Thanks to 3D printing, prosthetic limbs have become extremely affordable for a lot of amputees. Even
Accessibility Is Beautiful: Cerebral Palsy Foundation Campaign Focusses On Universal Design For Homes
We have heard quite a bit about universal design and accessibility recently but what do they look like when actually implemented in real life? To promote universal design in houses,
Microsoft’s Patent For Braille XBox Controller Is Exciting For Blind Gamers
More recently, we have seen accessibility becoming more prominent in the gaming world. To make things a lot more accessible and easier, especially for visually impaired or blind gamers, Microsoft
Braille Legos Aim To Teach Blind Children How To Read
“Audio can give you information, but it can’t give you literacy.” – Chris Danielsen for the National Federation of the Blind Even though Braille literacy is associated with better job
ELIA Is An Alternative to Braille That Wants To Change How Blind People Read
Braille is the de facto language when it comes to printing documents for blind people. This dot based system has been around for more than 200 years, and has proved
Autism @ Work Playbook Shows Employers How To Hire People On Autism Spectrum
80% of people on the Autism spectrum are unemployed or underemployed. Microsoft took a huge initiative a few years ago to start hiring people on the spectrum for technical jobs.
ThisAbles.com Is Ikea’s New Project That Makes Its Existing Products Accessible
In order to help people with disabilities use its products much more comfortably and independently, and to foray into inclusion, Ikea recently launched the “ThisAbles” project that includes a line
ADA Is A Robot Arm That Feeds People With Mobility Issues
A large number of people across the world are unable to feed themselves because of mobility issues and amputation, and, for the most part, have to depend on a caretaker