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technology

BBC suspends Red Button switch-off

BBC Red button

BDA works with National Federation of the Blind UK to successfully campaign against the BBC’s decision to withdraw its Red Button Service.

3rd February 2020

The FoodSwitch App

FoodSwitch App Feat

Foods can be surprisingly high in salt, fat, saturated fats (saturates) and sugars, but many people struggle to understand nutrition labels on food packaging.

27th January 2020

Microsoft EU Accessibility Summit 2019

Microsoft Accessibility Summit Group Photo

BDA’s Peter Kendell had the exciting opportunity to attend Microsoft’s EU Accessibility Summit in Brussels, Belgium to learn about the company’s strides in developing assistive technology to improve accessibility for d/Deaf, blind and physically disabled users.

15th May 2019

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