The digital world is a rapidly changing environment that all of us increasingly rely upon. The reality is, for people living with a disability, much of the internet remains inaccessible (despite the legal policies put in place to facilitate accessibility). To create a more inclusive world, the Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) aims to reduce the accessibility gap.
May 15th, 2025, marks the 14th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)—a global initiative dedicated to promoting digital accessibility and inclusion for more than one billion people living with…
Read full story: Australian Access Awards are back for 2025! Calling for Nominations!
We at Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) are excited to announce the launch of our new video series, “Accessibility Life Hacks.” This series is designed to provide practical tips…
Read full story: Centre for Accessibility Australia Launches “Accessibility Life Hacks” Video Series.
The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) for the first time in over 15 years. As part of this review, the government is seeking feedback…
Read full story: Disability Discrimination Act Review: Digital Accessibility Matters.
The World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C WAI) has updated its Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web ICT (WCAG2ICT). The updates were coordinated with the…
Read full story: W3C Updates Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web ICT.
Perth City Library -
573 Hay Street
Perth,
Australia
Hilton Garden Inn -
3 Toll Place
Albany,
Western Australia
6330
Australia
Optus Stadium, River View Room -
333 Victoria Park Drive
Burswood,
Western Australia
6100
Australia
An accessibility audit is a professional evaluation of how well your website and digital items meet the needs of people with disability. Auditing can be performed on websites, apps and documents.
Audio descriptions are an additional narration track in videos that describes the scenes and actions for blind and visually impaired people.
For organisations interested in enhancing accessibility to participants and clients with disability.
Assistance to develop, implement, monitor or review your Disability And Inclusion Plans (DAIP).
The Australian Access Awards has been recognising organisations and individuals who deliver exceptional digital experiences for Australians living with disability since 2019. To nominate, become a sponsor, or for more information visit the Access Awards.
