Disability Pride Month is held every July to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, break down social stigma around disability, and celebrate the contributions the disability community has made to society.
Category: People & Social Impact
Helen Keller and the advancement of digital Braille
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.
IA Labs announces launch of myNCBI Smart Hub version 2
One year after the launch of myNCBI Smart Hub, the National Council for the Blind of Ireland and Inclusion and Accessibility Labs are delighted to announce the release of version 2 to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023.
Northern Irish Digital Accessibility Index
This report was commissioned by sight loss charity ForSight NI, detailing how accessible Northern Ireland’s digital world is based on manual accessibility audits performed by the staff of IA Labs. Research and write-up of the index was carried out from July to December 2022 and it was officially released on 24th May 2023.
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.
Winner of IA Labs-sponsored Vision Award 2022 for Digital Equality and Inclusion
IA Labs were proud to present the Digital Equality and Inclusion Award to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and Dept Agency last week at NCBI’s Vision Awards 2022.