by Genevieve McLachlan | Mar 3, 2020 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Web Design, Assistive technology, Digital Inclusion, Hearing Impairment, Innovation, Microsoft, Technology
Did you know Microsoft PowerPoint can generate real-time subtitles/ captions for you? All you have to do is check a simple checkbox! This is very helpful when you don’t have access to a sign language interpreter. Watch video
by Genevieve McLachlan | Aug 2, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Accommodation, Articles, Be. Lab, Inclusive Design, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Technology
As part of my contract with Be. Accessible (now Be. Lab) we’ve been doing some work with Microsoft’s NZ offices in Auckland & Wellington so it’s great to see that #accessibility is a key focus in the redesign of their main USA campus. Read...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Jul 9, 2019 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Web Design, Apple, Articles, Assistive technology, Blindness, Learning Disabilitiy, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Print Disability, Technology, Visual Impairment
This article provides an excellent introduction to testing websites with screen reading software for sighted developers. Besides the design, loading time and performance, accessibility determines the user experience of the web apps that you’re building...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Feb 15, 2019 | Access Citizen, Be. Lab, Employment, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Technology
Be. Accessible’s Be. Employed team are excited to announce the launch of a new employment programme designed to positively impact the lives of many New Zealanders looking for work. This programme provides innovative professional development opportunities to...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 21, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Accessible Web Design, Articles, Be. Lab, Inclusive Design, Microsoft, Newsletter, People with Disabilities, Technology, Travel
This month, our newsletter features articles on Accessible Travel, Web Accessibility and Inclusive Design. Enjoy and feel free to share. Read our newsletter…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 2, 2018 | Access Citizen, Accessibility, Articles, Assistive technology, Blindness, Inclusive Design, Microsoft, People with Disabilities, Seniors, Technology, Uncategorized
“Every decision we make can raise or lower barriers to participation in society. It’s our collective responsibility to lower these barriers through inclusive products, services, environments, and experiences.” – Microsoft Design Read the full...
