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12.04.19

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Google Disability Support is more accessible with sign language specialists

You can master accessibility features no matter what your hearing is like.

By J. Fingas, 12.04.19

12.03.18

Huawei app uses AI to help deaf children read

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Mobile

Huawei app uses AI to help deaf children read

StorySign turns words on the page into sign language.

By J. Fingas, 12.03.18

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10.08.18

Google Slides automatically captions your presentations

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Google Slides automatically captions your presentations

The hard of hearing can follow along without extra effort.

By J. Fingas, 10.08.18

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09.29.17

Uber offers basic sign language tips so you can talk to deaf drivers

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Uber offers basic sign language tips so you can talk to deaf drivers

Learn to spell your name and say 'hello' and 'thank you.'

By R. LeFebvre, 09.29.17

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09.25.17

Lyft offers drivers 24/7 access to support services

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Lyft offers drivers 24/7 access to support services

The company is also incorporating phone and email support for Spanish speakers.

By M. Locklear, 09.25.17

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09.18.17

Lyft requests will light up phones for deaf drivers

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Transportation

Lyft requests will light up phones for deaf drivers

The ride-hailing firm has announced new features for the deaf and hard of hearing.

By M. Moon, 09.18.17

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04.20.17

Lyft's dashboard display helps drivers with hearing impairments

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Transportation

Lyft's dashboard display helps drivers with hearing impairments

In-car Amp gadget gets re-purposed for accessibility.

By R. LeFebvre, 04.20.17

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03.24.17

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YouTube automates sound effect captions with AI

Its AI can detect laughter, applause and music for the deaf or hard of hearing.

By S. Dent, 03.24.17

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08.04.16

FCC program that gives tech to deaf, blind Americans is permanent

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Services

FCC program that gives tech to deaf, blind Americans is permanent

Plus, new rules increase the number of hearing-aid compatible wireless devices carriers and manufacturers have to offer.

By J. Conditt, 08.04.16

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05.29.15

Uber's driver app now serves the hearing impaired

More often than not, most features released by Uber are designed for its customers, not drivers. T...

By E. Alvarez, 05.29.15

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Deaf

Google Disability Support is more accessible with sign language specialists

Huawei app uses AI to help deaf children read

Google Slides automatically captions your presentations

Uber offers basic sign language tips so you can talk to deaf drivers

Lyft offers drivers 24/7 access to support services

Lyft requests will light up phones for deaf drivers

Lyft's dashboard display helps drivers with hearing impairments

YouTube automates sound effect captions with AI

FCC program that gives tech to deaf, blind Americans is permanent

Uber's driver app now serves the hearing impaired

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