Free Digital Accessibility Workshops in November - Perth!
22 October 2024
We at Centre for Accessibility Australia invite you to our free series of Perth workshops, designed for anyone passionate about Digital Accessibility. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to…
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NSW Education Upgrades Disability Access Portal with Salesforce.
15 November 2024
The New South Wales Department of Education is launching a cloud-based platform to enhance support for students with disability. The new portal, built on Salesforce Education Cloud, aims to…
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OCR Feature Coming to Microsoft Photos App.
14 November 2024
Microsoft’s Photos app will soon include Optical Character Recognition (OCR), making it easier for people who are blind or with low vision to access information. The OCR feature extracts…
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Webtoon Partners with Dot Inc. for Tactile Digital Comics.
12 November 2024
Seoul-based Webtoon has teamed up with Dot Inc. to release tactile digital comics for readers who are blind or with low vision.
Two popular series, “Yumi’s Cells” and…
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New Report Release: Disability and Digital Citizenship.
8 November 2024
Western Sydney University has recently released its report, “Disability and Digital Citizenship,” authored by Gerard Goggin, Wayne Hawkins, and Aaron Schokman.
Supported by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN…
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CFA Australia and Brayco Partner to Donate Laptops Australia-Wide to People with Disability.
6 November 2024
Centre For Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is thrilled to announce the nationwide expansion of its laptop donation initiative, for people with disability across Australia.
CFA Australia, with generous funding from…
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Hands-on: Android 15 AI Gemini Integration for Alternative Text vs. iPhone's VoiceOver.
6 November 2024
Two weeks ago, we received an update to a Google Pixel device that moved the smartphone to the latest Android 15 operating system. The new OS has provided a number…
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Enhancing Accessibility for Consent in Research.
5 November 2024
Do you have a passion for improving how people receive information?
The Centre for Eye Research Australia is making information easier to read and understand. They would value your help…
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Digital Accessibility in Mandurah: Free Lunch and Learn Session!
30 October 2024
Join us, Centre for Accessibility Australia, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, for a complimentary Lunch and Learn session at WOTSO Mandurah.
This 45-minute interactive workshop is perfect for individuals…
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Telco Accessibility Workshop Shares Key Findings.
29 October 2024
On October 28, Dr. Scott Hollier and Bryan Benjamin presented findings and insights on the “Cancellations for All” report, shedding light on accessibility issues in the telecommunications sector. The…
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Streamlined Quick Settings Coming to Android 16.
25 October 2024
Google’s Android 16 update will organise Quick Settings tiles into categories, making it easier to find and add features.
Currently, the Quick Settings editor displays a long, unorganised…
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