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Accessibility Solutions Awards: The AccessCat Network will allocate €40,000 to fund two disruptive accessibility solutions

On 19 March, the network will celebrate the resolution event for the Call for disruptive solutions - 2024. Each of the winning solutions will receive up to €20,000 in funding.

Streaming platforms have a “concerning” lack of linguistic diversity and accessibility tools

The researcher Blanca Arias, from TraDiLex (UPF), has participated in a pioneering study that analyses the status of languages and accessibility on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Visit the CLiC and TransMedia Catalonia research groups at Barcelona’s Education Fair

Barcelona’s Education Fair (Saló de l’Ensenyament) celebrates its 33rd edition. The AccessCat Network will be showcasing technology and accessibility solutions on the 13th of March.

Saló de l'Ensenyament: Training and Employment Week

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The AccessCat Network participates in the 33rd edition of Saló de l'Ensenyament at EspaiCiència with two activities, one led by the CLiC research group (UB) and another led by TransMedia Catalonia (UAB).

TransMedia Catalonia and the UAB’s solidarity foundation (FAS) make sustainability accessible to young people at risk of exclusion

The researchers Pujadas, Gunella, and McDonagh have trained the volunteers who will teach how to create sustainable and accessible 360° videos.

Webinar "Do you want to learn about the latest developments in digital accessibility?

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Afra Pascual, researcher from GRIHO (UdL), participates in the webinar "Do you want to learn about the latest developments in digital accessibility?", organized by MTP, a company specialized in ensuring digital products and services.

The Government of Catalonia moves forward in the promotion of clear communication

The agreement GOV/29/2024 responds to the citizens' demand for clearer, easier, and more accessible communication with the public administration.

#100tífiques: teaching the importance of accessibility to students

Blanca Arias, from the research group TraDiLex (UPF), engaged in a conversation with high school students about accessibility. The discussion evolved into a space for debate, reflection, and community, addressing the diverse aspects of accessibility.

Workshop "Lexicography and Accessibility"

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Researchers Geraint Paul Rees, Blanca Arias-Badia, Elisenda Bernal, and Sergi Torner are participating in the 21st EURALEX International Congress Lexicography and Semantics with a workshop on accessibility for dictionary creators, linguistic software developers, and lexicography researchers.

ReLaTe wins a grant for the commercial and productive validation of the project HablaVídeo

These grants, lasting for 6 months and with a funding of 20,000 euros, aim to assess the projects' fit in the market and analyse the societal value they generate.

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