New AI and accessibility updates across Android, Chrome and moreNew AI and accessibility updates across Android, Chrome and moreDirector, Product Management

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re excited to roll out new updates across Android and Chrome, plus new resources for the ecosystem.In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re excited to roll out new updates across Android and Chrome, plus new resources for the ecosystem.

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Xbox Adaptive Joystick jetzt exklusiv im Microsoft Store erhältlich

Reading Time: 4 minutesToday, we hosted the 15th annual Microsoft Ability Summit, with over 20,000 attendees from 164 countries coming together virtually to discuss the future of AI and accessibility. Microsoft has a long-standing commitment to investing in accessibility, grounded in our business model and going back over three decades from the earliest accessibility features in Windows 95 […]

Android’s Expressive Captions uses AI to bring emotion to captionsAndroid’s Expressive Captions uses AI to bring emotion to captionsDirector, Product Management

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’re launching Expressive Captions, a feature of Live Caption, that gives you the full picture of emotion in what’s being said on your device.We’re launching Expressive Captions, a feature of Live Caption, that gives you the full picture of emotion in what’s being said on your device.

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Xbox Recognizes Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Reading Time: 7 minutesGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day is an opportunity to continue to recognize our community of players with disabilities, whose partnership and advocacy have helped create an inclusive and thriving global gaming community. There are over 450 million players with disabilities worldwide, and we want to highlight the importance of accessibility so gaming can be enjoyed by […]

This small device enables users to feel braille through haptics

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the visually impaired community, most of their interactions on mobile phones are confined to text-to-speech (TTS) interfaces that read portions of the screen aloud. Dynamic braille displays also exist as a tactile means of communication, but their prices can get close to $15,000, putting them out of reach for most people. This is why Instructables […]

A gaming platform tailored to those with special needs

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a society, we have decided to enact some measures to make our world more accessible to those with disabilities. Wheelchair ramps, for example, are often legal requirements for businesses in many countries. But we tend to drop the ball when it comes to things aren’t necessities. For instance, entertainment options are an afterthought much […]

Xbox Continues to Champion the Gaming & Disability Community with New Accessibility Updates

Reading Time: 8 minutesGaming allows us to experience worlds beyond imagination, share our stories and forge friendships with people across the world. At Xbox we believe that gaming is for everyone, including the over 429 million players with disabilities, and it is our responsibility to create a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included to experience the […]

Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActCelebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActVice President, Chrome

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the ADA, we’re sponsoring the captions and audio description of a musical tribute to Judy Heumann.On the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the ADA, we’re sponsoring the captions and audio description of a musical tribute to Judy Heumann.

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Barrierefreiheits-Tags werden diese Woche im PlayStation Store auf der PS5-Konsole veröffentlicht

Reading Time: 3 minutesWir möchten Gaming für alle Spieler zugänglicher zu machen. Daher freuen wir uns, heute bekannt geben zu können, dass Barrierefreiheits-Tags diese Woche weltweit im PlayStation Store auf der PS5-Konsole eingeführt werden. Mithilfe von Barrierefreiheits-Tags können Spieleentwickler detaillierte Einblicke in die in ihren Spielen unterstützten Barrierefreiheitsfunktionen bieten. Wenn ihr verschiedene Spiele-Hubs im PlayStation Store auf PS5 […]

Helping increase d/Deaf representation in the media industryHelping increase d/Deaf representation in the media industryGoogle Partnerships and DSPA Social Impact Lead

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJanelle Brod Google Partnerships and DSPA Social Impact Lead Share Display “Communication Does Not Have to be a Barrier | Google” from YouTube Hier klicken, um den Inhalt von YouTube anzuzeigen.   Learn more in YouTube’s privacy policy. Always display content from YouTube Open “Communication Does Not Have to be a Barrier | Google” directly […]

Honoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsHonoring Lou Gehrig Day with the Chicago CubsBrand Accessibility Program Manager

Reading Time: 2 minutesA Major League Baseball game’s ceremonial first pitch is a time-honored tradition that marks the start of the game. This year, Google, Team Gleason, and MLB are teaming up for an inclusive first pitch on Lou Gehrig Day. Tonight, before the Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, former NFL player and […]

Explore, communicate and customize with AndroidExplore, communicate and customize with AndroidDirector, Product Management

Reading Time: 3 minutesAndroid is constantly adding features to better connect with the people and devices around you. Today, we’re introducing a set of updates to help your phone stand out as much as you do. From more expressive ways to message your friends, to subtle but smart upgrades to entertainment and accessibility, we ensure that every interaction […]

Making Android more accessible for braille usersMaking Android more accessible for braille usersAccessibility Analyst

Reading Time: 2 minutesEditor’s note: Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and we’ll be sharing more on how we’re partnering with people with disabilitiesand what we’re doing to make education more accessible. The heart of our mission at Google is making the world’s information truly accessible. But the reality is we can only realize this mission with the […]

God of War Ragnarök accessibility features revealed

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe prophecy of Ragnarök brings changes to all the Realms, and with that, we’re excited to announce some new accessibility features that will be available in God of War Ragnarök.  Not only have we redesigned our UI to allow for more flexibility and readability, but we have also rebuilt controller remapping from the ground up […]

Two new tools that make your phone even more accessibleTwo new tools that make your phone even more accessibleProduct Manager, Google ResearchProduct Manager, Central Accessibility Team

Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery day, people use voice commands, like “Hey Google,” or their hands to navigate their phones. However, that’s not always possible for people with severe motor and speech disabilities.  To make Android more accessible for everyone, we’re introducing two new tools that make it easier to control your phone and communicate using facial gestures: Camera […]