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 people who are blind or…
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 to “improve the effectiveness and…
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 Partnership for Public Service. This…
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 ergonomically designed device allows users…
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 network is releasing a reminder…
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 will be incorporated by the…
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 publicly available courses on digital…
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 a 3D printed layout of…
Knowing what accessibility features are available for different technologies is not always common knowledge, for many, may not even cross their minds until they need to use it. For those that don’t know about…
Windows 11 is receiving a rollout of its new 22H2 update, and there’s a number of new accessibility features relating to voice navigation, live captioning and Narrator screen reader improvements including more natural sounding…