"Developed in partnership with the Deaf community, the new feature is powered by a multilingual sign language-to-text (SL2T) translation model. It analyzes hand shapes, facial expressions, and body movements to translate ASL into written English sentences in real time."
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Who is digital accessibility for?
"So the next time you're deciding whether... to write a description, or whether to pick a color with... contrast, ... few seconds... it gets someone else: the ability to understand what you wrote, fill out your form, or complete a purchase."
Forbes: 2026 Accessibility 200
"The Forbes Accessibility 200 highlights the biggest innovators and impact-makers in accessibility, from juggernauts like Microsoft to VC-seeking startups."
Last Chance to Nominate a Texas Disability Employment Champion
Nominations open for the 2026 Lex Frieden Employment Awards, which honor individuals, employers, organizations, and local committees making a meaningful difference in the lives of Texans with disabilities.
Building the most inaccessible site possible with a perfect Lighthouse score
Old article current concerns.
How Chrome builds the accessibility tree
What does building the accessibility tree from the DOM actually mean?
Call for Artists: 2026 NDEAM Poster Art Competition
Every October, GCPD proudly features the work of a Texas artist with a disability in its annual NDEAM poster. The selected artwork is reproduced and distributed across the state to help promote disability employment awareness and celebrate the value, talent, and contributions of Texans with disabilities in the workforce.