Don't panic - Issue 12-2024
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As expected, many affected organizations are not yet prepared for the European Accessibility Act to come into force in just under half a year. Nevertheless, we recommend not panicking and approaching the issue of accessibility strategically and prudently.
Good news of the month
Be My Eyes and the Hilton hotel company are working together to make it easier for blind people to find their way around their hotels.
Hilton and Be My Eyes Launch Industry‑First Partnership to Enhancer the Hilton Stay for Guests who are Blind or Low VisionIn China, visually impaired and blind engineers are working on greater accessibility.
How Visually Impaired Engineers Are Guiding China’s Accessibility EffortsHonda has developed an app that describes the surroundings to blind passengers during a car ride.
New AI-Based Honda Scenic Audio App to Enhance Journeys in Motor Vehicles for the BlindThe G7 countries have signed the Solfagnano Charter. The charter is intended to promote inclusion and accessibility in the participating countries.
G7 members adopt the Solfagnano Charter for the rights of persons with DisabilitiesThe airline Delta is making the map views in its aircraft more accessible.
Delta launches new flight map designed for accessibilityGerman: There is now a DIN for charging stations for electric cars.
DIN Spec for Charging stationsInteresting articles
An article describes the cognitive model of blind people when perceiving graphical user interfaces.
The cognitive model of blind people when using digital user interfacesAn article takes a critical look at certificates for digital accessibility.
Certificates for digital accessibilityAn overview helps to find possible adjustments for more accessibility in the workplace.
SITUATIONS AND SOLUTIONS FINDERAn article describes the developments taking place in the field of assistive technologies through robotics and AI.
Robots and AI-powered assistive tech are poised to transform accessibility and mobilityAn article describes how scientific conferences can become more accessible for the blind and visually impaired.
Accessible scientific conferences for blind and low vision professionals and researchersMore articles
- Audio Deskription tool
- How to Build Accessibility into Your Budget
- Universal Design: The Essential Tool for Intergenerational Communities
- Universal Design for Learning in Mathematics Instruction, K-5
- People with blindness and low vision are squeezed by high costs of living
- Maximizing Automated Accessibility Results
- Digital Accessibility Education in Context: Expert Perspectives on Building Capacity in Academia
- New Tools Make Chemistry Accessible to Vision-Impaired Students
- Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems - Technical Guide