Apple previewed accessibility updates powered by Apple Intelligence for VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader, coming later this year. New on-device generated subtitles will…
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AAPD opposes HHS’s Interim Final Rule extending Section 504 digital accessibility compliance deadlines for healthcare-related entities. The original 2024 rule required accessible websites and mobile…
Leave a CommentThe HHS’ accessibility compliance deadline has been extended. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an…
Leave a CommentOCR resolved two complaints involving alleged denial of effective communication for deaf patients in health care settings under Section 504 and Section 1557. The cases…
Leave a CommentDisney launched “Songs in Sign Language” on April 27 for National Deaf History Month, reanimating three songs to show characters performing in American Sign Language…
Leave a CommentThe Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division issued an interim final rule revising ADA Title II web and mobile app accessibility regulations. The ADA Title…
Leave a CommentGovernor Abbott Appoints Seven To The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities. He appointed Shelbi Davenport and Al Henderson, and reappointed Kori Allen, Billy Blanchard,…
Leave a CommentNew Hampshire lawmakers are considering HB 1685, which would create a commission to study a ‘technology first’ approach for disability services rather than fully adopting…
Leave a CommentBe My Eyes and Meta expanded their partnership to let blind and low-vision users connect hands-free through Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI glasses. You…
Leave a CommentThe Autism Society of America recognizes that autism is more than a diagnosis. Autism is a deeply human identity, community and a lived experience. Like…
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