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The Office of Disability Support Services is giving students the opportunity to be heard through a virtual event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 9 on Zoom. The panel discussion, “Accessibility and Equity Experiences During a Global Pandemic,” will consist of three students and two faculty members discussing possible improvements to accommodate students at Texas …

Samsung is committed to revolutionizing access to technology for all, ensuring our products and services can successfully be used by people with a diverse range of abilities and disabilities. We’re tapping the infinite power and potential of our technology to design features and functionalities that provide a greater user experience and enrich people’s lives, regardless …

ALVIN – Not every family can afford or have access to the basic digital tools their children need for virtual learning. Even as Harris County officials order all public schools to begin online this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Parents in the Alvin and Huffman school districts are having big issues with their internet connection. …

On this week’s episode of IGN’s weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Steve Saylor, along with Lucy O’Brien and Janet Garcia, to discuss The Last of Us Part 2!We break down some of the accessibility features and strides TLoU 2 takes in pushing gaming accessibility forward, as well as thoughts …

It seems that, when it comes down to it, we know that not all technology works for everyone. And while most people are usually fine with that as long as the people being excluded aren’t them or someone they love, companies are starting to realise that more customers mean more money. A gamer plays with …

Riley Saban presents at the interactED Access All Areas event using his speech-generating device. More than 180 teachers from Greater Sydney public schools participated in a day of professional development last week to equip them with tips and tools to help students with special needs through the use of technology. The sold-out …

Please enable Javascript to watch this video More elevators and upgraded signals will create a better ride and improved access to the system. Now MTA officials have to make it happen. On Friday, MTA leaders and Governor Cuomo hosted a technology conference. They say the agency is open for business and the ideas from the …

Celebrating abilities through technology. A local software engineer chose a career in coding to help adults with special needs succeed in their professional positions. “You’re also thinking, ‘how could a person who is blind use this,’” said Melanie Sumner, a senior software engineer. Making technology accessible for everyone. That is the entire focus of Melanie …