Tag: Microsoft

Google’s Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier aim to help the hard of hearing

Google’s Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier aim to help the hard of hearing The tools are coming to Android phones, but not iPhones. BY RICHARD NIEVA FEBRUARY 4, 2019 Google wants to make Android phones powerful tools for people who…

Accessible Recreation Opportunities for Gamers of All Abilities

Accessible Recreation Opportunities for Gamers of All Abilities Next week Texans will be receiving all kinds of gifts including popular video games. Advances in accessibility have made it possible for people with disabilities of all ages to enjoy video gaming.…

GCPD Announces Free Accessibility Tutorials for MS Office 2013/2016

GCPD Announces Free Accessibility Tutorials for MS Office 2013/2016 The award-winning Accessibility Video Tutorials hosted by the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities website are now updated for MS Office 2013 and 2016. View the training videos at http://gov.texas.gov/disabilities/accessibledocs.…

Why 50 Million People Can’t Call 911

WHY 50 MILLION PEOPLE CAN’T CALL 911 July 13, 2016 Over 50 million deaf citizens can’t use their smartphone to call 911. Credit: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP For the deaf community, texting to 911 can be their lifeline. But in…

Microsoft ASL Answer Desk Offers Visual and Virtual Troubleshooting

Disability Answer Desk The Disability Answer Desk is where people with disabilities can get support with Microsoft products and accessibility features. Connect with a Microsoft expert: Call the Disability Answer Desk at 1-800-936-5900 Call +1 (800) 936-5900 Chat now with…

Should Netflix Be Accessible to the Deaf?

Should Netflix Be Accessible to the Deaf? Several court cases argue that disability laws that apply to public places should apply to online spaces, too. TORI SMITH EKSTRAND April 16, 2015 When President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with…