Category: News

AiSee is an AI-powered assistive headset developed by NUS researchers to help visually impaired individuals ‘see’ their surroundings using a camera, speakers, and large language models. The device provides essential…

NBCUniversal is enhancing accessibility for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with expanded closed captioning and audio descriptions. All Olympic events aired on NBCUniversal platforms will include closed captioning, both…

An Android volume bug tied to an accessibility feature is causing volume buttons to adjust the wrong audio stream and break certain shortcuts, due to the ‘Select to Speak’ accessibility…

Verbit has launched AI Audio Description to provide scalable, affordable, and fast audio descriptions for video content, aiming to support compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1. Audio description…

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 features include improved screen…

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 screening of K-3 students for…

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 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 faces, and describe surroundings. The…

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 skills and accessibility, especially for…

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 theaters with eight or more…