With Apple pushing for accessibility with the release of the new WatchOS 9 operating system for Apple Watch, comes a new software update featuring Quick Actions – building on the technology…
Read full story: Apple Watch Users Can Now Use Hand Gestures to Respond to Alerts.
During Google’s most recent Pixel event in New York, a slew of new tech features was released, including the debut of ‘Guided Frame’ – the latest accessible feature for people…
Read full story: Google Releases ‘Guided Frame’ for People Who are Blind to Take the Perfect Selfie.
To enhance the accessibility and inclusivity of their health products, global consumer health company Haleon has collaborated with Microsoft. With the aim of making health product information more accessible for…
Read full story: Microsoft Collaborates with Haleon to Improve Health Product Accessibility for people with vision impairment
On Wednesday, Parliament in New Zealand approved the Plain Language Bill to promote the use of plain English in official documentation, websites and communication.
The aim of this Bill is…
Read full story: New Zealand Passes Plain Language Bill for A More Inclusive Democracy.
After 25 years of service, Judy Brewer, Director of the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), is leaving to pursue a new role with the…
Read full story: Judy Brewer, WAI Director of W3C, steps down after 25 years of incredible service
Designed for people who live with disability or neurological conditions who are unable to use their hands, Califor Design has produced a concept mouse that is controlled by foot. This…
Read full story: Foot Operated Mouse receives Red Dot Design Award.
Twitter has recently announced that it is expanding on an opt-in feature to ensure images on the platform are more accessible for people who use screen readers. The social…
Read full story: Twitter unveils new feature to make user feeds more accessible.
ADCET and the NDCO have developed an implementation guide which will provide universities with practical guidance about procuring ICT products and services with accessibility as an essential criterion. The guide…
Read full story: Accessible ICT procurement in Higher Education – Registration now open
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has released the first iteration of the Course List – Digital Accessibility Education, Training, and Certification.
The list includes over 20…
Read full story: W3C WAI introduces new Accessibility Course List
Telstra, together with Field of Vision and the AFL, have announced a prototype that will allow low vision and blind Aussie Rules fans to follow the game.
The prototype includes…
Read full story: Telstra unveils AFL 5G Touch and Track prototype for blind users