"In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide."
Digital Accessibility News
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The latest in accessibility news in a variety of categories from computing, entertainment, the latest technology, and more!
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News Articles:
Why many young adults turn on TV or movie subtitles, according to a new poll
According to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research: People under age 45 are more likely to use them than older adults.
Video: Michael J. Fox Accepts TIME100 Impact Award With Moving Speech on Parkinson’s Experience (YouTube 3:41 min)
Actor and activist Michael J. Fox accepted the second annual TIME100 Impact Award—which recognizes a global trailblazer who is pushing boundaries in their industry—at the 2024 TIME100 Gala in New York City.
Video: Honda Scenic Audio AI-Based Application for Accessible Road Trips (YouTube 1:00 min)
Honda's new AI program can analyze the surrounding landscape and describe it to people with blindness or low vision.
The robot cafe bridging the virtual and physical workplace (YouTube, 3:24 min)
Visit a Japanese cafe where a robotic waiting staff allows people living with mobility restricting disabilities to work as "pilots" without leaving their homes.
‘Barbie' now has ASL as an option and the reactions are beautiful (9 to 5 Mac)
“Barbie” painted the globe in pink over the summer, and now it's turning its attention to making the movie more accessible
Apple HomeKit as assistive technology (YouTube, 4:25 min)
See how Apple Accessibility and HomeKit transforms lives.