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Barriers for disabled gamers with Pokémon Go
Google invests in start-up that identifies images through your phone’s camera
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Google already has an object recognition app (Google Goggles), but Moodstocks operates differently. It runs on your smartphone rather than via a server, which makes it more affordable, more mainstream and more accessible to its targeted audience.
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New free technology resource for teachers of the Deaf
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The new resource has been designed for teachers in mainstream public, Catholic and private schools where children with these disabilities attend, and allows educators to find the latest on relevant communication technology.
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Governments are toughening up on public sector web accessibility
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After receiving the disability discrimination complaint, Alaskan authorities undertook a rigorous investigation and found out that ten other schools, educational groups, and institutions (including the Montana School for the Deaf and blind) also had accessibility issues on their websites.
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UK charity puts pressure on government to enforce web accessibility
Apple wins award for accessibility advances
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The Bray Award is given to a person or business that has improved or expanded the level of accessibility of communication technology or devices for people who are blind or have a vision impairment, therefore allowing greater inclusion for all.
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New ‘game-changing’ phone app enhances phone accessibility
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This app was launched this week to coincide with Deafblind Awareness Week (the last day is today). The app creators have hailed it as a ‘game-changer’ for those who are Deaf and blind or have hearing loss or vision impairment.
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Channel 4 seeks viewer feedback about its accessibility services
Amazon launches new affordable, more accessible Kindles
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