Tag: Accessibility
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Captcha Page: Why Access Is Blocked by Bots and Automated Traffic
Understanding the Captcha Page A captcha page appears when a website suspects automated or suspicious activity from a user. News organizations, financial services, and large portals rely on captchas to distinguish humans from bots, guarding sensitive content, search indexes, and user accounts from abuse. When the system flags rapid navigation patterns, unusual IP behavior, or…
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INEC Urges Election Officials in Morogoro to Uphold Integrity and Honesty for Credible Elections
Morogoro Training Emphasizes Integrity, Honesty, and Patriotism Election officials in Morogoro, Tanzania, were urged to perform their duties with unwavering integrity, honesty, and patriotism as the nation readies for a pivotal electoral process. Judge Asina Omari of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delivered the call during a training session conducted in Mvomero District, with…
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Sinéad Burke: Including Disabled People Is Their Human Right
Breaking the Rules of Inclusion When Sinéad Burke speaks about inclusion, she centers a simple, profound idea: including disabled people is a fundamental human right. The Irish activist and founder of Tilting the Lens has spent years reframing what it means to participate in fashion, culture, and everyday life. Her mission isn’t merely to add…
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Accessible Signaled Crosswalks in Regina with PedApp
What is PedApp and why it matters Regina is expanding its approach to pedestrian safety and accessibility with the PedApp, a free mobile tool managed by Polara Enterprises. This innovative application enables select signaled crosswalks to interact with residents via smartphones, making it easier for everyone to navigate busy streets. The goal is simple: provide…
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Kobo Remote Page Turner: Hands-Free Reading for Kobo E-Readers
A hands-free upgrade for Kobo lovers Kobo has unveiled a new Bluetooth-enabled accessory that promises to change how many readers interact with their e-readers: a remote page turner designed specifically for Kobo devices. While rumors of a major hardware refresh for 2025 linger, this small gadget offers a practical, immediately useful upgrade for anyone who…
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AI for a Fairer Future: Empowering People with Disabilities
The promise of AI when lived experience leads Artificial intelligence is not inherently equitable. Its impact depends on who designs it and whose needs are prioritized. When AI tools are built with lived experience at their heart—from conversational screen readers to adaptive dashboards and real-time captioning—they do more than remove barriers. They unlock agency, empower…
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Proximity Pal: VIU students’ wearable aid for vision
VIU students pioneer a wearable safety aid for the visually impaired At Vancouver Island University, a project that began as a classroom assignment has blossomed into a tangible tool aimed at increasing independence for people with visual impairments. The Proximity Pal is a compact, chest-worn device designed to act as an early warning system, alerting…



