Disability stories
Kiandra builds new a field app for Get Skilled Access
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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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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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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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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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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Microsoft is introducing an expansive Inclusive Tech Lab to give people with disabilities greater access to technology through new software features and adaptive accessories.
How safe is New Zealand’s disabled community online?
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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According to the Office for Disability Issues (ODI), those with disabilities account for 25% of Aotearoa's population, so what are we doing to ensure the safety of this community online?
Sydney consulting firm launches new social impact practice
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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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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“It’s important for organisations to build digital assets and services that are born accessible. The business case, ethical case, and social good case all support this."
Workbridges launches digital platform for disabled business owners
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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Grow Digital aims to help disabled small business owners improve their digital business presence and growth.
auticon highlight benefits of cognitive diversity on Disabilities Day
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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A timely reminder that many people on the autism spectrum are able to bring new ways of thinking and problem-solving to tech challenges.
Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Microsoft wants to help people with disabilities excel in their technology careers, which is why it has launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program to achieve those goals.
Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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The data was found in a survey of 1,033 people by recruiting company Hays, who raised this issue in conjunction with the International Day of People with Disability (IDOPwD) today.