27 June marks Helen Keller’s birth anniversary. In this week’s blog post, we look back on the remarkable life she led and how it inspired the advancement of digital Braille technology.
Helen Keller and the advancement of digital Braille
Category: People & Social Impact
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.
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.
The Robles versus Domino’s Pizza Case
In 2016, Guillermo Robles discovered he couldn’t order a pizza from Domino’s website or mobile app using his screen reader. His lawsuit against Domino’s has had a major impact, turning it into one of the most important digital accessibility lawsuits.
Digital Accessibility in Transport & Tourism
Although physical accessibility in tourist and transport vehicles and areas is slowly improving and general awareness is growing, digital accessibility shouldn’t be overlooked. People with disabilities are not able to find information about accessible transportation or visitor experiences if they can’t use your website.
The National Challenge Fund for Green Transition and Digital Transformation
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science announced the launch of the National Challenge Fund on 8th August 2022. The research fund is worth 65 million euro and asks researchers to develop solutions to 8 key challenges to Ireland’s Green Transition and Digital Transformation.
Digital Accessibility in Hospitals
The number of people in Ireland living with a disability rises every year, but the ability of healthcare providers to meet their needs is not growing in turn.
