Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and Advocacy WA, (Supported by the Department of Communities WA), will host a Business Accessibility Day at the Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse.
This engaging event…
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For many gamers, navigating virtual worlds is as simple as grabbing a controller or mouse. But for individuals with disability, traditional input methods can pose significant challenges. Enter MotionInput, a…
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The Centre for Accessibility Australia hosted a free workshop, “Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – York,” on April 23, 2024. Local attendees learned about practical accessibility techniques, WCAG standards…
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In a significant move to bolster accessibility standards within television and on-demand services, Ofcom has recently updated its Access Services Code and Best Practice Guidelines. These initiatives reflect Ofcom…
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Northwestern University’s Technological Innovations for Inclusive Learning and Teaching Lab (TIILT) is pioneering initiatives to develop education for marginalized students. Led by computer science and learning sciences Professor Marcelo…
Read full story: TIILT Lab Pioneers Minecraft-Based Learning for Inclusive Education.
JBL, in collaboration with nonprofit AbleGamers and Harman, has unveiled software tailored to assist gamers who are blind or with low vision to engage more fully in the world of…
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Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have developed AI-assisted headphones with real-time sound filtering capabilities. The technology, dubbed “semantic hearing,” aims to address sensory conditions such…
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Written by Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of Centre for Accessibility Australia.
Buying everyday products online – such as airline tickets – can be a quick and simple process. Customers may have the…
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The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has recently released a draft outlining accessibility user requirements for collaboration tools, titled “Collaboration Tools Accessibility User Requirements” (CTAUR). Actively contributed by editors Jason…
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Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – York!
When: Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST
Where: York Community Resource Centre.
Centre for…
Read full story: Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – York!