Twitter Encouraging Users To Make Tweets More Accessible

 Twitter is rolling out a new feature aimed at making the platform more accessible to people with disabilities. Read More >

Google Seeks Help From People With Speech Issues

 

Google wants to make it easier for people with disabilities that affect their speech to communicate with those around them and they're looking for some help. Read More >

Twitter Prohibiting 'Dehumanizing' Disability Posts

Twitter is cracking down on posts that dehumanize people with disabilities, with a new policy pledging to remove such content. Read More >

Apple, Google Adding Disability Emoji

A slew of new icons representing everything from wheelchairs to service animals are coming to smartphones soon. Read More;

Facebook Charged With Disability-Related Discrimination

The federal government is accusing Facebook of illegally using its advertising platform to discriminate against people with disabilities and other groups. Read More >

Facebook Clamping Down On Vaccine Misinformation

Less than a week after a major study further refuted any connection between autism and vaccines, Facebook says it will crack down on the spread of vaccine misinformation on its platform. Read More >

Study: Social media use not tied to youth depression

A Canadian study in Clinical Psychological Science found no association between social media use and depression symptom development among teens and young adults. The findings, based on surveys involving more than 1,700 sixth- to eighth-grade students and college students, showed that adolescent girls already feeling depressed actually spent more time on social media to try to feel better.

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New Emoji Include People With Disabilities

A dozen icons depicting the experiences of people with disabilities are coming to smartphones and other devices later this year. Read More >

Facebook Makes Changes Following Disability-Related Discrimination Complaint

Just days after facing allegations of allowing advertisers to discriminate against people with disabilities and other groups, Facebook says it is taking steps to prevent such activity. Read More;

Twitter Adds Disability To Abuse Reporting Options

Responding to user requests, Twitter is updating its platform to explicitly allow reporting of abusive or harassing tweets targeting people with disabilities. Read More >