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Sociologist and Tech Geek
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Google Assistant now more accessible for people with disabilities
For International Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, Google has brought Assistant to US company Tobii Dynavox’s applications and services. New Delhi: Google has brought new updates to its Assistant that will help people with disabilities gain more independence… Read More ›
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With Siemens Industrial Edge, Siemens closes the gap between conventional local data processing and Cloud-based data processing.
Siemens Industrial Edge closes the gap between local and cloud computing.
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Global organisation commitments to Diversity and Inclusion.
Atos Diversity & Inclusion Network Panel Webinar Caroline Casey, Founder of The Valuable 500 interviewed by Neil Miliken, Global Head of Accessibility Atos
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Atos to support Willis Towers Watson’s cloud and digital workplace modernization
Atos will support Willis Towers Watson in its digital transformation, including enhancements to the business experiences by moving on-premise infrastructure to the cloud, retiring legacy hardware and software, and shifting to a consumption-based model. In addition, Atos will help reimagine the end-user experience through the use of chatbots, digital lockers and virtual technology bars to help reduce failures and increase automation.
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Graphic designers, like grotesque typefaces, but they are not great for accessibility.
“I think designers graphic designers, really like grotesque typefaces. They have a modern flavour, and that’s probably borne out of the corporate identities, and science fiction films and road signage and things people see in the world and feel like… Read More ›
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All labor has dignity. Today’s pandemic makes this clear.
Our society is so polarized not because of politics or social media — but because of our stubborn belief in meritocracy, says philosopher Michael Sandel. Here’s how we need to shift our perspective: Source Ted: https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_sandel_the_tyranny_of_merit/transcript?utm_content=2020-8-25&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=social&utm_source=t.co
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The Spanish Ministry of Health and AENA choose Atos to manage the health control form process for all passengers flying to Spain
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has been chosen by the Spanish Ministry of Health and the Spanish airport operator AENA to manage the key health and travel information of all passengers flying to Spain. The digital solution, developed… Read More ›
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Disability, Work and Coronavirus: What Happens Now?
The Coronavirus Outbreak live Latest Updates Maps and Cases Vaccine Tracker Measures to Boost Vaccine Rates Economy The pandemic has made work and social life more accessible for many. People with disabilities are wondering whether virtual accommodations will last.
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Mexico Is Saving Its Coral Reef From Hurricanes With A One-Of-A-Kind Plan
The Riviera Maya — an idyllic strip of Caribbean coastline in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, stretching from just south of Cancún all the way to Punta Allen — is Mexico’s number-one tourism destination. But visitors from around the… Read More ›
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Earth Lost Over 30 Trillion Tons of Ice in Under 30 Years, Scientists ‘Stunned’ by Landmark Study
The Earth has lost 28 trillion tonnes (approximately 31 trillion U.S. tons) of ice in just 23 years, and the climate crisis is largely to blame. The finding comes in a review paper published in The Cryosphere this month that… Read More ›
