Mastercard has exhibited its unwavering dedication to creating a more inclusive world by introducing a novel, more accessible standard for credit and debit cards targeted towards people with vision loss. The Touch Card, as it is known, fills a gap in the market for those who may struggle to differentiate between different types of payment cards due to their poor vision, particularly as more cards move towards flat designs without the traditional embossed lettering and numbering. With this innovative yet simple solution, Mastercard aims to address the challenges faced by those who have vision challenges.

In a recent appearance on the Assistive Technology Update Podcast, disability advocate and accessibility consultant Zachary Weeks shared his insights and experiences with host Josh Anderson. They discussed a range of topics, from the challenges and opportunities of working in the field of disability advocacy and accessibility to the importance of involving people with disabilities in the design and development of assistive technology.

Despite an ASL performance during the halftime show, the limited accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community during the event made it challenging for them to participate fully.

Despite the limitations imposed by Cerebral Palsy (CP), a group of neurological disorders that impact muscle tone, movement, and motor skills, these individuals have made their mark in the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at seven inspiring individuals who have defied the odds and proven that CP is not a limit to their success.

A team of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder is using AI to create a smart walking stick for the visually impaired to help them navigate various tasks, such as shopping at the grocery store. The walking stick features a camera, computer vision technology, and vibrations in the handle, allowing users to be guided with spoken directions.

Landing a job as a person with a disability in Canada can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Learn how to find champions, showcase skills, ask for accommodations, and more.

JanSport has recently launched the Adaptive Collection, a line of stylish and durable bags geared towards people with limited mobility. This collection is the result of a collaboration with Disability:IN, an organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business worldwide. The brand has conducted extensive research, including focus groups with people with mobility-related disabilities, to understand the specific needs and frustrations of the adaptive bag-using community.

Not making your business accessible to everyone can cost you customers and revenue. Mistakes such as an inaccessible website, not offering accessible products/services, lack of employee training, poorly designed physical spaces, and exclusionary marketing materials can all contribute to this loss.

Creating accessible social media content is crucial to ensure everyone can fully participate in the online conversation. From providing alternative text for images and videos to using clear and simple language, there are many ways to make social media more accessible for users with disabilities.

Sony's Project Leonardo is a highly customizable and accessible controller for the Playstation 5, designed to remove barriers to gaming for players with disabilities. It has a variety of swappable components, including analog stick caps and buttons in different shapes and sizes, that allows players to craft a wide array of control layouts that suit their strength, range of motion and physical needs.

Have you heard of the Access 2 Card program, brought to you by Easter Seals Canada––a national charitable organization that works to create a more inclusive and accessible society for people of all abilities. This innovative and affordable program gives individuals with disabilities and their caregivers free admission for up to 7 years at over 500 participating venues across Canada!

As a disability and accessibility consultant with cerebral palsy who uses a power wheelchair, I am beyond grateful for the work being done by the team at Kello Inclusive.

As technology continues to advance, it's becoming increasingly important for it to be accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. ChatGPT is one such technology that is doing just that, whether its creator OpenAI intended to or not. This cutting-edge language model is making it easier for people with disabilities to communicate, create, and express themselves.

L'Oreal, in collaboration with Verily, an Alphabet company, unveiled their cutting-edge device called HAPTA. This groundbreaking device is designed to help individuals with fine motor skill difficulties apply makeup with greater precision, comfort and speed than conventional methods.

Ableism is a form of discrimination targeting people with disabilities, which can take many forms. The article highlights 9 examples of ableism such as refusing accommodations in the workplace, assuming a person's worth based on their disability, and making derogatory jokes about disabilities.

In a move to make sure Alberta’s most vulnerable citizens keep up with inflationary costs, Premier Danielle Smith has proposed to re-index Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH). This measure will grant an additional $100 per AISH payment starting January 1st, 2023 and be reflected on cheques dated December 22nd.