Month: September 2017

From pixels to taxels—a new world of opportunities for the blind

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Medical Xpress 21st September 2017 From pixels to taxels—a new world of opportunities for the blind Digital technologies evolve at an incredible pace. Yet, they are still leaving people behind: visually-impaired people, for example, are completely locked out from the use of touchscreen devices. A European Union-funded consortium has therefore created the BlindPAD to exploit… Continue Reading From pixels to taxels—a new world of opportunities for the blind

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Ko has not improved care for disabled: groups

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Taipei Times 21st September 2017 Ko has not improved care for disabled: groups By Abraham GerberStaff reporter Independent Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) has failed to fulfill his electoral promises to introduce community care and new crisis management services for mentally ill and disabled people, groups said yesterday. Representatives of the Taipei Life of Heart… Continue Reading Ko has not improved care for disabled: groups

Across China: Smartphone app opens the world for the visually impaired

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Xinhua 22nd September 2017 Across China: Smartphone app opens the world for the visually impaired Editor: Zhou Xin After a long day at work, Yang Haitao pulls out his smartphone, opens the WeChat social networking app, and asks one of his friends where they should meet for dinner. While this seems normal for many people,… Continue Reading Across China: Smartphone app opens the world for the visually impaired

Westminster by touch – Ellen Bassani

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“This isn’t good enough for a bed chamber!” The “this” referred to was Westminster Hall.  The speaker was William Rufus, the son of William the Conqueror.  Perhaps Rufus was used to something grander.  Yet an elaborate, hammer-vaulted roof the size of a football pitch and as high as three double-decker buses sat one upon the… Continue Reading Westminster by touch – Ellen Bassani

Blind Hong Kong student who reads Braille with her lips wins full scholarship for UK studies

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South China Morning Post 19th September 2017 Blind Hong Kong student who reads Braille with her lips wins full scholarship for UK studies Despite being blind and hearing-impaired, Tsang Tsz-kwan, 24, has continually impressed her teachers and peers By Billy Wong A blind student who got top exam results by reading Braille with her lips… Continue Reading Blind Hong Kong student who reads Braille with her lips wins full scholarship for UK studies

Google introduces new accessibility features with the release of Android 9.0 Oreo

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Global Accessibility News Google introduces new accessibility features with the release of Android 9.0 Oreo Aug 25, 2017 Marshmallow, Nougat and now finally the Oreo. Google recently unveiled its latest software update in line with its dessert naming tradition for the world’s most popular smartphone operating system. The Android 8.0 Oreo comes with some exciting… Continue Reading Google introduces new accessibility features with the release of Android 9.0 Oreo

Locksmith in a wheelchair

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Chinagate.org 1st September 2017 Locksmith in a wheelchair photo article A 52-year-old man paralyzed for 25 years earns a living by making keys and repairing locks and shoes. He is welcomed and respected by local people for his exquisite skills and good service. Ning Xingnian comes from Jinggang County in Hefei, Anhui Province. He used… Continue Reading Locksmith in a wheelchair