May 12, 2021 / by BBG Security / Blind, International
During the pandemic, everyone is expected to stay socially distanced, with at least six feet between them and the person in front of them. For those with normal vision, standing in line while remaining at a safe distance from the person in front of you isn’t a problem. However, for the blind or visually impaired, […]
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New Award-Winning App Helps the Visually Impaired Manage Their Wardrobe
July 22, 2021 / by BBG Security / Blind, International
Two Industrial Design students from Carleton University have won an Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition award from Universities Canada. Liana Meere and Mandy Hui took top honours in the competition’s Attitudinal/Systemic barriers category for their concept Closet, a label system that enables people with visual disabilities to independently manage their clothes. Read more […]
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Halifax research group creates app to help break barriers for those living with disabilities
June 4, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Accessibility Act, Canada, NAAW, National AccessAbility Week, Non Profit, Nova Scotia, OurHFX, ourhfxevents, ReachAbility
A research group in Halifax is trying to make the city more inclusive to residents and visitors. PEACH Research works to promote equity, accessibility and health in urban design and planning practices. It’s part of Dalhousie University’s school of planning and consists of faculty members, students and partners developing and executing projects to help […]
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Save-On-Foods Apologizes to B.C. Man After Accessibility Features Removed From Shopping App
May 28, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Many people are relying on online shopping during the pandemic. A convenient and safe way to get groceries. For blind and visually impaired consumers it’s even more critical. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/save-on-foods-apologizes-to-b-c-man-after-accessibility-features-removed-from-shopping-app/ Related
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Save-On-Foods apologizes to B.C. man after accessibility features removed from shopping app
May 27, 2021 / by BBG Security / Access for Sight-Impaired Consumers, Accessibility, app accessibility, Blind rights, Consumer, Consumer Matters, Consumer Matters Save-on-Foods, Issues Save-on-Foods app, Save on Foods, Save-on-Foods app
Save-On-Foods has apologized to a B.C. man after a number of accessibility features were removed when the grocery chain updated its online shopping app. “I should be able to expect the same range of services as people who are sighted,” Richard Marion told Global News. Marion, who is blind, says In January, Save-On-Foods upgraded […]
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Smartphone App Helps Blind People Stand in Socially Distanced Lines
May 12, 2021 / by BBG Security / Blind, International
During the pandemic, everyone is expected to stay socially distanced, with at least six feet between them and the person in front of them. For those with normal vision, standing in line while remaining at a safe distance from the person in front of you isn’t a problem. However, for the blind or visually impaired, […]
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Poq Partners With eSSENTIAL Accessibility To Help Retailers Deliver Inclusive Mobile App Shopping Experiences – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
February 1, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Leading mobile software platform integrates with best-in-class accessibility technology provider to ensure apps comply with digital accessibility laws Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/poq-partners-with-essential-accessibility-to-help-retailers-deliver-inclusive-mobile-app-shopping-experiences/ Related
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Ottawa Inventor Sees Rising Interest in Hands-Free Elevator-hailing App – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
October 26, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, International
Before the pandemic struck, Ke Wang had devoted the better part of the last two years to developing a smartphone app that would allow people with disabilities like himself to open doors and call elevators without touching any handles or buttons. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/ottawa-inventor-sees-rising-interest-in-hands-free-elevator-hailing-app/ Related
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Ottawa Inventor Sees Rising Interest in Hands-Free Elevator-hailing App – Accessibility News International
October 26, 2020 / by BBG Security / built environment, Community
By: David SaliPublished: Oct 23, 2020 Before the pandemic struck, Ke Wang had devoted the better part of the last two years to developing a smartphone app that would allow people with disabilities like himself to open doors and call elevators without touching any handles or buttons. Little did he know his invention targeted at […]
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EasyConnect Project App Survey – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
August 24, 2020 / by BBG Security / All
The aim of this project was to bring together people with disabilities who were neglected during the pandemic and students who needed an additional source of income. We came up with an idea to create an “EasyConnect” to solve this issue. The “EasyConnect” offers emotional support and provides disable people with care to improve the […]
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