Updates
Project Update Log
Follow the latest improvements, feature releases, and translation updates for Wilson Adaptive Technologies.
April 22, 2026
English for WAT Portal Refinement & Localization Pass
- Refined Knowledge Hub course tab copy and improved visibility of the Log in button in light mode.
- Adjusted Get Involved gallery image selections so visuals better match activity descriptions.
- Added this update entry and synchronized today's update-log strings across all 19 language files.
April 21, 2026
Stability pass for galleries, mobile behavior, and release tracking
- Hardened update-page header structure so desktop and mobile navigation wrappers close correctly.
- Standardized release sequencing in the log and documented a formal v0.5 milestone.
- Performed a final build validation after these structural updates.
April 21, 2026
Get Involved Gallery, Mobile Improvements & Localization Sync
- Added a new image-rich “Get Involved Community Highlights” section to better showcase internships and partnerships.
- Improved mobile usability with responsive image-grid behavior and clean small-screen layouts.
- Synchronized all newly added content across all 19 supported language files.
April 18, 2026
Detailed Team Profile Pages & Localization Extension
- Transformed leadership cards into dedicated, robust profile pages.
- Deepened localization to completely cover all biographical data across 19 languages.
- Restructured CSS variable architecture to prevent unreadable contrast anomalies in dark theme.
April 16, 2026
Team Profiles & Expanded Multilingual Support
- Updated team profile picture for Noah Abe Sobers on the About page.
- Added 4 new supported languages: Italian, Thai, Urdu, and Turkish.
- Included new native language flag icons for all newly supported languages.
March 25, 2026
Profiles & Accessibility Cursors Output
- Introduced the User Dashboard to allow saving custom profiles and pronouns safely.
- Released oversized Black and White accessibility cursors to combat visual impairment on web frames.
- Ensured local Mock-Authentication flow allows users to test the app without needing a database connection.
March 24, 2026
WATbot Overhaul & Site Enhancements
- Introduced a modernized WATbot with streaming responses, file attachments, and fullscreen support.
- Compressed main navigation into an intuitive dropdown menu for better readability.
- Resolved various untranslated text strings and ensured full accessibility compliance across newly added features.
March 19, 2026
Enhanced Partner Logos & Accessibility Verifications
- Updated the high-resolution Wayne State University and TechTown Detroit partner logos for improved clarity on high-DPI screens.
- Launched the new Update Log page to keep users informed about platform improvements.
- Validated and fine-tuned accessibility features including High Contrast Mode, text scaling functionality, and text-to-speech settings.
March 13, 2026
Expanded Multilingual Support
- Finalized comprehensive translation bundles for Hindi, Malayalam, and 12 other supported languages.
- Resolved text layout issues for right-to-left (RTL) reading languages like Arabic.
- Integrated the `translate-locales` script to guarantee all UI keys are continually synced across languages.
February 16, 2026
Major Accessibility Panel Launch
- Rolled out the advanced Accessibility Settings Panel (♿) available on every page.
- Implemented user-customizable visual profiles including Dyslexia-Friendly font, Grayscale mode, and Reading Ruler.
- Ensured WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance across all newly developed components.
February 12, 2026
Initial Web Platform Release
- Successfully launched the initial frontend shell and design system for Wilson Adaptive Technologies.
- Created the core informational pages: About, Research, Products, and Documentation.
- Established the responsive mobile-first architecture utilizing modular CSS.