Accessibility news and trends

Apple Previews Eye Tracking and Other Accessibility Tools
Apple // May 15, 2024

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As ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Store Hours Catch On, Walmart Expands 
Retail // November 13, 2023

Walmart has implemented its designated hours, known as “sensory-friendly hours,” for patrons across its entire U.S. network of stores.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

FinTech Platforms Help Connect African Stock Markets, Drive X-Border Investing
emea // September 29, 2022

While investment apps have done much to democratize the process of buying and selling securities, they typically operate in silos and only give access to exchanges within a single country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

PYMNTS Intelligence: The Importance of Digital Accessibility in Enhancing Loyalty and Brand Reputation
Digital-First Banking // February 09, 2022

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Why Digital-First Banking Must Also Be Accessible

February 07, 2022
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Quick Reads
FTC Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool

January 03, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the company made deceptive claims about its product and failed to disclose its material connections to online reviewers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all […]

Apple Previews Eye Tracking and Other Accessibility Tools

May 15, 2024
Imagine being able to control your iPhone not with your hand, but with your eyes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

CVS Pharmacy Creates Spoken Rx To Read Prescription Labels

July 08, 2020
To provide its patients with “talking” prescription labels, CVS Pharmacy has created a new function of its app called Spoken Rx. The function can read a certain kind of label...

Google’s Action Blocks Makes Assistant Accessible To Disabled Users

October 02, 2019
Google has announced the launch of Action Blocks, a new tool that allows people with cognitive disabilities build Google Assistant commands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...