Jan. 24, 2022 | by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times Nobody questions the important role that McDonald’s, the world’s most visible foodservice provider, has played in expanding customer acceptance of self service. What many people may not know is that providing convenience to everyone is one of its core values. Hence, […]
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Man who rescued 5 people during Oklahoma City bombing dies
By Paul P. Murphy, CNN Updated 1:19 PM ET, Wed January 19, 2022 (CNN)Raymond Washburn, who is credited with helping rescue five people from the rubble of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, passed away on Sunday at his home in Bristow, Oklahoma, at the age of 75. When the bomb exploded at the federal building […]
McDonald’s to add assistive technology for blind customers to all US company-owned stores
Sept. 20, 2021 McDonald’s will add assistive technology for blind customers at all company-owned restaurants in the U.S. by the end of this year, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The technology will be added to existing kiosks in company-owned stores in California, and 25% of those in other U.S. states. The company will […]
iOS 15: Here Are All of the New Accessibility Features Coming to iPhone:
Shared by Top Tech Tidbits iOS 15: Here Are All of the New Accessibility Features Coming to iPhone: https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/05/ios-15-everything-new-accessibility/
Microsoft Explains The Accessibility Improvements Coming in Windows 11
Shared by Top Tech Tidbits Microsoft Explains The Accessibility Improvements Coming in Windows 11: https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-accessibility-improvements-windows-11/
New York blind vendors sue state over ignoring Randolph Sheppard law
New York blind vendors sue state over ignoring Randolph Sheppard law A group of 12 New York State blind vendors has filed a complaint against the New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Commission for the Blind for allegedly ignoring a state law that requires all state agencies, including the Thruway Authority, […]
Choosing the Right White Cane
From Second Sense: There’s more than meets the eye when choosing a white cane. The material the cane is made from, its construction, length and tip all play a role in your safety and comfort when traveling. How fast you walk, the terrain you usually travel and your height are also factors a trained, certified […]
Smart Shoes Alert Blind and Visually Impaired People of Obstacles
Shared by Top Tech Tidbits: Smart Shoes Alert Blind and Visually Impaired People of Obstacles Austrian company Tec-Innovation has produced an intelligent shoe, dubbed “InnoMake,” that warns blind and visually impaired people of obstacles in their path: https://coolblindtech.com/smart-shoes-alert-blind-and-visually-impaired-people-of-obstacles/
Apple Previews Powerful Software Updates Designed for People with Disabilities
Shared by top Tech Tidbits: Apple Previews Powerful Software Updates Designed for People with Disabilities Apple has announced powerful software features designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. These next-generation technologies showcase Apple’s belief that accessibility is a human right and advance the company’s long history of delivering industry-leading features that make […]
Smartphone app helps blind people stand in socially distanced lines
Smartphone app helps blind people stand in socially distanced lines Shane McGlaun – May 10, 2021, 5:02am CDT During the pandemic, everyone is expected to stay socially distanced, with at least six feet between them and the person in front of them. For those with normal vision, standing in line while remaining at a safe […]