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Yelp's latest update adds new ways to find accessible businesses and AI-powered alt text
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Non-invasive wearables are transforming how we control smart devices
A black background 3D render shows two of the smart wearables: a headset and glasses. Caption reads: "Smooth Commands"



The biggest assistive technology and accessibility triumphs of 2023
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Learn ASL from home with this $15.97 course bundle
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6 ways to make hiring more accessible
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New Google Maps features tackle obstacles to accessibility
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Twitter/X's removal of link headlines slashes site accessibility even further
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AI's exclusion of Indigenous voices is history repeating itself
Illustration of a human profile intersected by lines that look like a computer motherboard. The border depicts a series of Native American tribal patterns and upward-facing feathers.


Is Apple's new Double Tap feature really that new?
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988 Lifeline now available in American Sign Language
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Study sign language with this $35 online course bundle
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For captioning, humans are still the key to accessible, AI-driven tech
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Threads launch fails to prioritize accessibility
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Google announces new accessibility and teaching resource updates for K-12 classrooms
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Greece makes beaches more accessible to wheelchair users
An excited young boy in a wheelchair holds an inflatable life belt. Caption reads: "Easier beach days"

A guide to writing alt text and accessible image captions
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Be My Eyes meets GPT-4: Is AI the next frontier in accessibility?
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