AT&T faces complaint over iPhone Facetime blocking
Public interest groups on Tuesday said they will file a complaint against AT&T for blocking certain customers from using Apple’s FaceTime video app over the mobile network, a practice that may violate rules on Internet access.
NYC Taxi Dispatch System Launched
New York City’s Taxi & Limousine Commission has launched its new dispatch system for riders who use mobility devices. The accessibility of NYC cabs has been a hotly contested issue since December 2011 when afederal judge ruled that New York City’s taxi fleet had violated the Americans With Disabilities Act. However, a Federal Court of […]
Washington State School for the Blind recognized for distance-learning innovation
Since 2010, Washington State School for the Blind has put Microsoft’s Lync software to use in an effort to keep students learning and teachers teaching – even when they cannot be in the classroom. The distance learning system has been praised by both teachers and students, allowing individuals who are sick or cannot get to […]
Includification: A Practical Guide to Game Accessibility
This publication form The AbleGamers Foundation includes detailed explanations of common problems for gamers with disabilities, solutions for those problems, printable checklists, developer exercises and personal letters from industry insiders to the game industry. Mobility, hearing, vision, and cognitive disabilities are all addressed. In addition to the PDF version of the guide there is also […]
State to Seek ADA Waiver for Amtrak Platform Redesign
Milwaukee Governor Scott Walker’s administration has stated that they will be seeking a formal exception from the ADA’s level boarding requirement in order to proceed with an inaccessible renovation of the city’s passenger train concourse. The plans for the station’s redesign did not take into consideration the Federal Railroad Administration’s new accessibility guidelines which took […]
DOJ Releases a Report on Accessibility of Federal Government Electronic and Information Technology
The DOJ has released its Section 508 report, “Accessibility of Federal Electronic and Information Technology,” to the President and Congress. The report provides findings based on a survey of federal agencies on the accessibility of their electronic and information technology (EIT) and the procedures used to implement Section 508. From 2010 to 2011 the DOJ […]
Google’s Administrator Guide to Accessibility
This guide provides information about the accessibility of Google Apps for technical administrators, CIOs, compliance officers, and accessibility specialists for prospective and current Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government customers. Accessibility training personnel may also find the User resources sections useful in developing and delivering training to end users. The guide is designed to […]
BeClose – New Technology for Aging-In-Place
Designed to address the common trend of seniors aging in place rather than in an assisted living community, BeClose uses motion sensors, which are compatible with beds, chairs, and doors. The sensors are used in partnership with Telehealth Sensors, and indicate the person’s location and how long they are away from the bed or chair. […]
Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
This publication is an updated version of the original “Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails” (2006 edition). The original guidebook was released the same day the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service accessibility guidelines were finalized as the legal standard for the agency. At that time, the Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility Guidelines (ODAAG) […]
Air Access by Priestmangoode
Air Access, a conceptual project designed by the design firm Priestmangoode, offers an interesting solution for how to improve accessibility on airplanes for people with mobility impairments. The design is made up of two elements; a detachable wheelchair that can transport passengers onto and off of the plane, and a secure fixed-frame aisle seat that […]