Accessibility
Ask Engadget: How do I answer calls on my iPhone with only my voice?
Last August, my best friend asked me how she could help her neighbor set her iPhone so she could answer it without picking it up. The neighbor had Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and had lost dexterity in both hands over time. Some Google searches revealed I was far from alone in my confusion. So I asked…
Apple brings Magnifier to Macs and introduces a new Accessibility Reader mode
This Thursday is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and as has been its custom for the last few years, Apple’s accessibility team is taking this time to share some new assistive features that will be coming to its ecosystem of products. In addition to bringing “Accessibility Nutrition Labels” to the App Store, it’s announcing the…
ESA launches a major accessibility initiative at GDC
The Entertainment Software Association introduced the Accessible Games Initiative to provideplayers with information about accessibility features in video games. Founding members Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America and Ubisoft are supporting the cross-industry effort to provide consumers with clear information about the accessibility features available in video games. The Accessible Games Initiative was announced…
Meeting European Accessibility Act (EAA) Standards: A Developer’s Checklist — SitePoint
This guide provides a practical, step-by-step checklist to help developers audit, fix, and future-proof their digital products to comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA). Key Takeaways The EAA requires businesses operating in the EU to make their websites, apps, and digital interfaces accessible under WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. It applies to companies with…
Grace Yee, Senior Director of Ethical Innovation (AI Ethics and Accessibility) at Adobe – Interview Series
Grace Yee is the Senior Director of Ethical Innovation (AI Ethics and Accessibility) at Adobe, driving global, organization-wide work around ethics and developing processes, tools, trainings, and other resources to help ensure that Adobe’s industry-leading AI innovations continually evolve in line with Adobe’s core values and ethical principles. Grace advances Adobe’s commitment to building and…
Accessibility Best Practices for Single Page Applications (SPAs) — SitePoint
Today’s web users expect their online experiences to be fast, fluid, and engaging. Single Page Applications (SPAs) meet these expectations by providing smooth, app-like functionalities that enhance user engagement without page reloads. However, the dynamic nature of SPAs presents accessibility challenges that may exclude users with disabilities, especially those who rely on assistive technologies. In…