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Accessibility resources attached to the Product Updates category.
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Google is rolling out new Android features including Guided Vision, which pairs the camera with Gemini to help blind and low-vision users read small print and identify objects, plus Motion Assist to reduce motion sickness.
Deque Systems updated its automated accessibility testing engine axe-core, starting in version 4.13.0, to recognize ElementInternals semantics declared inside custom elements — support it says is a first among automated accessibility testing tools.
Lyft updated its Lyft Pass for Public Funding program to let Medicaid waiver recipients create accounts and request rides without a personal payment method, removing a barrier that blocked many unbanked riders.
NV Access released the NVDA 2026.2 Release Candidate on August 24, 2026, adding a new built-in magnifier, significantly expanded touch gestures, and enhanced speech and braille capabilities to the free open-source Windows screen reader.
The major building society is making its specialized communication tool freely available to all UK financial institutions. Developed alongside individuals with lived experience, these branch cards help customers with speech, language, or cognitive barriers navigate essential banking services discreetly.
Augmented reality specialist Zappar has deployed a major technical update to its Spaces indoor navigation application. The release introduces accessible QR scanning, rich landmark data, and overhauled route calculation algorithms to assist blind and low-vision users.
The web accessibility platform has introduced an AI-powered conversational assistant directly into accessWidget. The feature allows site visitors to request page adjustments, summaries, and navigation help using natural language instead of manual menu selections.
The leading fintech service provider is conducting an internal review to address usability barriers affecting visually impaired users. This initiative follows reports from advocacy groups highlighting recent app updates that restricted essential screen reader capabilities.
Barcelona has introduced an AI-powered prototype that converts complex texts into easier-to-understand language. The app is designed to help more people participate in public consultations and civic decision-making.