In almost all sectors around the world, commercial, educational, government, and non-profit, people use Microsoft tools in their daily work. From an accessibility perspective this makes perfect sense with all of the major Microsoft Office applications now offering integrated accessibility…
New Options for Accessible Books for Readers in Low Resource Areas (W)
In our series of free weekly webinars March 29th saw a session focused on New Options for Accessible Books for Readers in Low Resource Areas. Most of the world’s people with blindess or low vision live in low- and middle-income countries…
The Impact of Low Cost Assistive Technology
As we approach the conclusion of our Low-Cost Assistive Technology Project we have been able to reflect on the impact of our work and share lessons with the wider community. Last year we asked for feedback on languages that did…
Access to Educational Content in Low-Resource Regions
Gaining access to educational resources in audio can be especially difficult in regions of the developing world where lack of electrical power and internet connectivity is often a limiting factor. Through the Microsoft supported Low-Cost Assistive Technology Project, DAISY partnered…
Announcing The Microsoft Supported Low-Cost Assistive Technology Project
Creating Accessible Books for Diverse and Affordable Reading Devices At DAISY we have a long history of working with the world’s leading technology companies to deliver amazing solutions for people with print disabilities. We’re delighted to announce our latest project…