BY Trilby Beresford, The Hollywood Reporter
“To me, accessible gaming, and accessible content in general, means that everybody should have the same experience no matter their situation.” Continue reading American Sign Language Xbox Channel on Twitch Is a Game Changer for Deaf Gamers: “We Can Finally Participate”
By Samantha Kerrigan, CBS 12 News
Returning to the office is a reality a lot of us are getting used to, but after working from home for more than two years, that can be a little stressful. Continue reading Mental Health Apps; do they actually work?
Michel Roccati lost the ability to walk after a motorcycle accident in 2017, when he had a complete spinal cord injury. But today, equipped with an electrode device implanted on his spinal cord, Roccati can enjoy the simple things again: standing at a bar for drinks with friends, taking a shower without a chair and even strolling through the town with a walker. Continue reading New spinal cord stimulation study puts people with paralysis on their feet again
By Natalie Rodgers
In 2015, beloved actor Val Kilmer, perhaps best known from the iconic ‘Top Gun’ movie, was diagnosed with throat cancer. Though he won the battle against cancer, one of his throat treatments Continue reading Val Kilmer Gets His Voice Back with AI Technology
By Jessica Lucas, Input
Last month, a Wall Street Journal article titled “Teen Girls Are Developing Tics. Doctors Say TikTok Could Be a Factor” went viral on social media. Continue reading The Tourette’s community is livid over the ‘TikTok tics’ media frenzy
By sam.baldwin@typewise.app
A formerly homeless man with a severely deformed hands has been able to rebuild his life after discovering a new way to communicate, thanks to a novel hexagonal smartphone keyboard made in Switzerland. Continue reading Homeless Man With Arthritic Hands Rebuilds His Life After Discovering Keyboard App For Easier Typing
By Steven Aquino, Forbes
As iPhone and Apple Watch are the standard-bearers in their respective product categories, so too is Apple the standard-bearer when it comes to designing and shipping best-of-breed assistive technologies. The Cupertino company has long been lauded by those in the disability community as creating the best accessibility software, just as iPhone is the best smartphone and Apple Watch the best smartwatch. Continue reading How Google Makes Android Apps, And The World’s Information, Universally Accessible To Everyone
By Liane McIvor, Thiis
An innovative wheelchair wheel design which aims to boost accessibility for wheelchairs users with a spinal cord injury has won a prestigious competition. Continue reading ‘Smart’ wheelchair wheel design that aids accessibility wins student design competition
BY RHIANNON BEVAN, The Gamer
The recent gameplay showcase of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart was met with praise across the gaming community. With a detailed look at levels, items and gameplay modes, there was a lot to get excited about if you have your eyes on this next gen platformer. Continue reading Gamers With Disabilities Praise Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart’s Accessibility Features
By Steven Aquino, Forbes
In a blog post published Tuesday, TikTok announced auto-captions. The goal is to make the service more accessible to those in the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. “Inclusivity is important because when people feel included, they’re more comfortable expressing themselves and engaging with their community. Continue reading TikTok Makes Videos More Inclusive Of And Accessible To Deaf People With New Auto Captions Feature
