Inclusion Impact News
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Testing with Improved Support for Screen Readers: Firefox 148 Enters Public Beta
Firefox 148 has entered the beta channel for public testing following the stable release of Firefox 147. Firefox 148 has improved support for screen readers. -
New Michigan Law Focused on Early Literacy and Dyslexia Intervention.
Michigan has enacted a new law focused on early literacy and dyslexia intervention, emphasizing phonics and decoding skills in elementary education. The law mandates regular -
Parent Built AI Tutor for Dyslexia and ADHD
Arlyn Gajilan created Tobey’s Tutor, an AI learning platform, to support her son with dyslexia and ADHD after he struggled with traditional schooling. -
Seeing AI for People who are Blind or Have Low Vison
Seeing AI is a free Microsoft app designed to assist blind and low-vision users by using the phone’s camera to read text, identify objects, recognize -
OpenAI Signed a Government Charter on Digital Inclusion
OpenAI has signed Ireland’s Charter for Digital Inclusion, committing to improving digital access and inclusion across the country. The charter encourages organizations to promote digital -
Closed Captioning at the Movies Introduced in a New Michigan Bill
Senator Stephanie Chang introduced Senate Bill 764 to improve movie accessibility for Michigan residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. The bill would require