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4t Below Zero: Episode 13: Zachary Weeks - CP warrior

Nix and Terry have an insightful conversation with Zachary Weeks, a dedicated advocate and professional consultant focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. Zachary also serves as a consultant for the regularly aired Canadian show "Push," which offers viewers a unique glimpse into the lives of the "Wheelie Peeps," a close-knit community of wheelchair users.

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Introducing Dialogue Boost: A New Accessibility Feature for Prime Video

Prime Video has launched a new accessibility feature called Dialogue Boost that lets users self-select dialogue volume levels to suit their needs. The feature has been initially launched on select Amazon Originals worldwide and is available on all devices that support the Prime Video experience. It uses an AI-based approach to enhance the clarity of dialogue relative to background music and effects and offers a targeted enhancement to portions of spoken dialogue, instead of a general amplification.

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Mastercard’s Touch Card: A New Solution for People with Vision Loss

Mastercard has exhibited its unwavering dedication to creating a more inclusive world by introducing a novel, more accessible standard for credit and debit cards targeted towards people with vision loss. The Touch Card, as it is known, fills a gap in the market for those who may struggle to differentiate between different types of payment cards due to their poor vision, particularly as more cards move towards flat designs without the traditional embossed lettering and numbering. With this innovative yet simple solution, Mastercard aims to address the challenges faced by those who have vision challenges.

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