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Category: Community
The latest news and events in the accessibility community
Introducing Apple SignTime
Apple SignTime allows users with a hearing impairment to receive support via sign language. It is Apple’s latest feature in its wide range of accessibility supports.
Are you embedding accessibility into your procurement process?
What often happens during procurement is an organisation fails to identify accessibility as a core requirement of the goods or services they need. This makes it difficult to “bolt on” accessibility in comparison to incorporating it into the initial design. In this week’s blog, IA Labs encourages everyone to “move accessibility to the left”.
How to create accessible content
Content is one of the most important aspects of an accessible website. Whether it is a blog post, an article, or a product description, it should be clear, concise, and easy to understand for everyone.
What are hidden disabilities?
Some disabilities are clear to see and there are physical signs which make them immediately apparent to other people. However, many disabilities are not like this; around 80% of all disabilities are invisible.
Did you know every iPhone is accessible? Part 2
Our previous blog on iPhone accessibility covered features that are useful for people who are blind or have low vision. This week, we continue the discussion and examine iOS features that can help people with hearing loss to participate in everyday activities independently.
Happy Black History Month
February marks Black History Month, an event celebrating the achievements of African Americans throughout history. In this week’s blog, you can read about the intersectional challenges faced by black people with disabilities, as well as how to support them.
