Assistive Technology stories

Ecommpay has secured DAC certification for its payments platform, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards to ensure accessibility for all users.

Australia leads the digital accessibility revolution, adopting WCAG 2.2 standards to ensure online inclusion for all, including 4.4 million with disabilities.

Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.

Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.

Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.

Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.

Toronto-based Able Innovations is rolling out its ALTA robotic patient transfer platform across five major Canadian hospitals to ease worker strain and boost care.

Brittany Barry from Proto Hologram will showcase how volumetric displays can enhance sign language understanding at California State University Northridge's conference.

A recent EY study reveals that Microsoft 365 Copilot significantly enhances workplace inclusivity for disabled and neurodivergent employees.

A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

By understanding the security implications of AI, security teams will be well-placed to avoid the negative side effects that the technology could deliver.

National Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on digital exclusion, affecting over 2 million visually impaired UK internet users.

At its core, Knowby believes that knowledge should be a universal resource, accessible to all, regardless of background or location.

Voice recognition technology's popularity has grown in many industries, including those operating in rugged environments.

Macquarie Telecom partners with Rocky Bay to enhance disability services in Western Australia through technology solutions.

Microsoft says it’s doubling down on accessibility in order to bridge what the World Bank has dubbed the ‘disability divide’.

Department of Internal Affairs and Workbridge launch pilot programme to support disabled small business owners' digital growth.

A new report reveals that 64% of not-for-profits are dissatisfied with their tech use, citing a significant gap in digital skills and resources.

Mindtree has clinched the prestigious Mother Teresa Award for Corporate Citizen, lauded for its philanthropic feats and commitment to social welfare.