In addition to the Google Maps update, the company said that it is testing Lookout, a new feature that uses artificial intelligence to provide image descriptions to help those with vision impairment. The wheelchair icon signifies whether a location has an accessible entrance, but additional particulars about accessibility such as wheelchair-accessible seating, parking or restrooms can be viewed by clicking on the “about” tab. Information is based on contributions from business owners and other Google users. Since 2020, Google Maps has offered has offered information about physical accessibility at various locations and the company said these details are now available for more than 40 million businesses around the world. “Now, we’re making the icon visible for everyone on Maps so you can ‘know before you go’ if there’s a step-free entrance, which is helpful whether you’re using a wheelchair, pushing a stroller or lugging a suitcase,” wrote Jerry Robinson, a user experience researcher at Google, in a posting. Previously, this information was only visible to users who opted into a feature called Accessible Places. The technology giant has updated Google Maps to display a wheelchair icon by default on a location’s entry if the place has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. With a subtle change, Google is making it more obvious to users whether businesses and other public places are accessible to people with disabilities. Read the original article from Black Enterprise here. Thanks to the club’s “missions and impact toward diversity in hockey,” a portion of the grant was used to support Woodward with an ASL interpreter and special hockey equipment. The moment came full circle as earlier this year, the Capitals provided a $10,000 grant to the Bowie Hockey Club in Maryland, where Woodard is a member. He was among other “Rising Stars” and was honored during the game. Both Woodward and Smith-Pelly participated in the puck drop for the “Celebrating Black History” pregame festivities. Woodward stayed for the game where the Capitals beat the New York Rangers at home. Woodward got the chance to meet Devante Smith-Pelly, a former Capitals forward, and one of 11 Black players who have played for the organization. “Oh, this is so cool,” Woodard said according to the Daily Mail. Thanks to an ASL interpreter, the Maryland native was able to express his excitement. The Russian hockey star presented Woodward with an autographed hockey stick. He scored twice while running practice drills with the team goalie, Charlie Lindgren, and forward, Nicolas Aube-Kubel. The star of “The Last of Us” received a tour of the facility and even got some time on the rink. The viral moment of the meeting for the first time is enough to bring tears to your eyes. His aspirations recently caught the attention of the Washington Capitals star, Alex Ovechkin, who Woodward is a huge fan of, and invited him to spend the day at the teams facility, according to USA Today. The 10-year-old actor is deaf with dreams of becoming the first Black deaf hockey player in the NHL. Not too many kids get to meet their heroes but Keivonn Woodward Keivonn Woodwar isn’t your ordinary kid.
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