Disability stories
New Zealand app empowers people with disabilities with decision-making
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autonomy
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volition
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accessibility
A new mobile web app called Volition is enhancing decision-making for people with disabilities in New Zealand, promoting personal agency and communication.
Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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recruitment
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employment
A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.
EY study shows Microsoft 365 Copilot boosts inclusivity
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
A recent EY study reveals that Microsoft 365 Copilot significantly enhances workplace inclusivity for disabled and neurodivergent employees.
Apple adds hearing health features to AirPods Pro 2
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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airpods
Apple has launched new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2, aimed at tackling noise exposure and aiding users with perceived hearing loss.
Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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edutech
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ibm
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employment
Click Start, a new UK digital skills programme, has transformed career prospects, with 94% of participants ready for tech roles and 1,000 connected to opportunities.
Ability8 utilises the power of low code to help disabled Australians
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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hcm
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low-code
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software development
Ability8, leveraging OutSystems' low-code platform, provides disabled Australians with an efficient toolset to manage care journeys and improve quality of life.
Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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recruitment
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autism
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dyslexia
New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.
Giga! boosts app accessibility for Singapore's disabled community
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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llms
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software development
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developers
StarHub's Giga! enhances digital inclusivity for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Singapore through new, integrated accessibility features and continued free service, endorsing the Digital for Life initiative.
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IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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ict
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iwd
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workplace culture
Challenging the male-dominated culture in the automotive sector has taught invaluable lessons for better inclusion, says former HR head of a leading automotive retail company.
Exclusive: D2L spearheading accessible eLearning revolution
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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e-learning
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learning
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d2l
In an exclusive interview with Tony Maguire of D2L, he highlights the evolution of eLearning and its impact on inclusivity in Australasia.
Australian NFP sector's digital capabilities & cybersecurity under threat
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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mfa
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dlp
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breach prevention
Report reveals Australian not-for-profit sector's digital readiness and cyber-protections alarmingly insufficient.
Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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digital divide
National Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on digital exclusion, affecting over 2 million visually impaired UK internet users.
Kiandra builds new a field app for Get Skilled Access
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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paas
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iaas
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partner programmes
The company is to the Field – an online job platform designed to connect people with disabilities to employers in a way that hasn’t been done before.
Sony's Playstation division has flat financial results for Kiwi unit
Mon, 10th Oct 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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financial results
Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ has released its latest financial report, showing the company’s profit has increased by 4% totalling $980,000.
Scope Australia selects NICE CXone platform to streamline operations
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
One of Australia’s largest providers of disability support services, has chosen the NICE CXone platform to help streamline its contact centre operations.
Apple previews new features for users with disabilities
Wed, 18th May 2022
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple says new software features that offer users with disabilities new tools for navigation, health and communication, are set to come out later this year.
Microsoft unveils adaptive accessories for disability access
Fri, 13th May 2022
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uc
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dei
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microsoft
Microsoft launches Inclusive Tech Lab to improve access to technology for people with disabilities, and introduces adaptive accessories.
How safe is New Zealand’s disabled community online?
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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dei
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
New Zealand invests over $75m in cybersecurity for health system amid growing cyber threats and questions arise over online safety for disabled individuals.
Sydney consulting firm launches new social impact practice
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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healthtech
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cleantech
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sustainability
HTANALYSTS has launched a consulting practice to deliver capabilities in social impact measurement, govt services, sustainability, aged care and disability.
Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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report
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accessibility
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disability
New research from Infosys reveals a digital inclusion gap among New Zealand organisations, with 62% in the adopter phase of their digital accessibility journey.