Scientists just reversed genetic deafness with a single injection.
Nature Medicine published results from gene therapy trials where all 10 participants (ages 1-24) with congenital deafness showed dramatic hearing improvements within one month.
The approach targets the root genetic cause rather than working around it. Participants went from severe/profound deafness (106 dB) to near-normal hearing levels (52 dB).
#GeneTherapy #HearingLoss #MedicalBreakthrough #AccessibilityTech #Innovation
We’re heading to #CSUNATC2025, and we can’t wait to hear what @BeMyEyes has in store! Their innovations in AI-powered accessibility have already changed the game, and we’re excited to see what’s next. Stay tuned for live updates, insights, and reactions straight from the conference!
#BeMyEyesCSUN #CSUNAssistiveTech #AccessibilityTech #InclusiveInnovation #DoubleTap

Innovative Tech for Soccer Fans | AwesomeCast 713

https://youtube.com/shorts/QHlQ3Frtrks

Discover how Cagliari Calcio Football Club is revolutionizing live soccer experiences with a touch-feedback system for visually impaired fans. Full discussion at AwesomeCast.com and SorgatronMedia.com.

#AccessibilityTech #SportsInnovation #AwesomeCast #CagliariCalcio #Soccer #TechPodcast

Before you continue to YouTube

🎧 New episode alert! 🎧 Get the latest scoop on Apple’s iPhone 16 and more as Marc Aflalo and Steven Scott break down the upcoming Apple event, the future of AI in accessibility, and assistive tech. Listen now: https://buff.ly/4e7WQ7r
#AppleEvent2024 #iPhone16 #AccessibilityTech #AI #YourTechReport
Apple Event 2024 Preview, Assistive Tech Talk, and the Evolution of Accessibility with Steven Scott

In this episode of Your Tech Report, Marc Aflalo and special guest Steven Scott dive into all things Apple ahead of the highly anticipated September 9th event. They discuss the expected release of …

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Did you know about Signaloud's groundbreaking sign language gloves? These gloves translate sign language into audible speech in real-time, bridging communication barriers effortlessly. This tech is set to revolutionize inclusivity and accessibility worldwide! Check out the full article to learn more about this amazing advancement. 🤩🧤🔊

🔗 Read more: https://mymodernmet.com/sign-language-gloves-signaloud/

#SignLanguage #AccessibilityTech #Innovation #Communication #TechForGood #GoodNews

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University Students Designed Gloves That Translate Sign Language Into Speech

These ingenious gloves work in real time, so it speaks what the wearer is signing right then and there.

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"Surprised to see #SuperNova at 8 on the screen reader list. 🤔 Been an occasional user of HAL for over 35 years, and it's sad to see it's not as popular now. #AccessibilityTech has come a long way, but some classics hold a special place. 💔👓 #Accessibility #Blind #Disability #TechNostalgia #HAL #VisualAid

Very proud to see a writer I mentor diving into new areas of coverage

Currently he's stoked about #AccessibilityTech, and he attended a recent conference and wrote up the key takeaways

https://www.pcmag.com/news/accessibility-and-ai-microsoft-details-its-plans-for-a-more-inclusive-future #accessibility #tech #technology #microsoft

Accessibility and AI: Microsoft Details Its Plans for a More Inclusive Future

At Microsoft’s annual Ability Summit, we learned how artificial intelligence is powering some of the most exciting developments in inclusive and accessible design.

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Microsoft with its Xbox Adaptive Controller and now Sony with Project Leonardo. Both companies trying to provide extensive accessibility options to gamers. 👌🏻

We looking at you now, Nintendo. #PlayStation #Sony #CES #technology #accessibilitytech #videogames #gaming

#Accessibility means a lot of different things. ALLGO is an app designed for plus-size people to rate the comfort and accessibility of public spaces so others can know what to expect
Get it now!
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/allgo-a-plus-size-review-app/id1424904525
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.allgo.production
#PlusSize #a11y #FatPositive #AccessibilityTech
‎AllGo - A Plus-Size Review App

‎Have you ever worried about breaking a chair in public? Or trying to sit somewhere you literally don't fit? You're not alone. Our world wasn't designed with large bodies in mind. But AllGo is here to help. Our community of reviewers lets plus-size people know what to expect when going out, like:…

Heads up folks who are working to make their posts more #accessible:
I've heard from some #visuallyimpaired folks that those #ASCII art posts (like the bunny with a sign or the person peeking out from behind a wall) are actually super awful to folks who are using screen readers.
#a11y #accessibilitytech #memes