Amazon Enhances Fire TV Accessibility with Dual Audio Feature.
20 December 2024
Amazon has announced an update to its Fire TV platform that aims to improve accessibility for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The new Dual Audio feature allows…
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W3C WAI 2024 Year in Review.
19 December 2024
By CFA Australia CEO Dr. Scott Hollier. Scott is a W3C WAI Invited Expert and Co-convenor for the Research Questions Task Force (RQTF).
After the release of the Web…
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Perth Web Accessibility Camp 2025 Scheduled for February 18.
18 December 2024
The Perth Web Accessibility Conference is returning in 2025, with a fantastic one-day event planned for Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The conference will run from 9 am to 4…
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WCAG 3.0 In Progress Draft: Updates and Revisions to Accessibility Guidelines.
17 December 2024
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has published an updated draft of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0, which is currently in development and subject to change.
This…
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Apple's iOS 18 Update Introduces New Accessibility Features.
13 December 2024
Apple’s latest iOS/iPadOS 18 update includes several new accessibility features.
One of these is Eye Tracking, which uses AI and ML to allow users who are blind or…
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Centre for Accessibility Australia's Free Digital Accessibility Workshops in Perth: A Recap.
13 December 2024
In November and December 2024, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) hosted a series of free digital accessibility workshops in Perth, supported by the Department of Communities, Western Australia.
The…
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Sony Celebrates One Year of PS5 Access Controller with "Game Changers" Documentary.
12 December 2024
To mark the one-year anniversary of the PS5 Access Controller, Sony has released a heartwarming documentary called “Game Changers.”
The 22-minute film showcases the experiences of gamers with…
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Plain Language and Accessible Social Media: Second Workshop Held.
11 December 2024
Led by Senior Digital Content Editor Laetitia Thompson and sponsored by the Department of Communities WA, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) hosted a second workshop on Plain Language and…
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Google Rolls Out New Accessibility Features.
10 December 2024
Google has announced its latest Android update, which includes two new accessibility features.
Expressive Captions, one of the new features, makes audio captions more immersive for people who are deaf…
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Recap of Our Lunch and Learn Session: City of Mandurah.
5 December 2024
Today, we hosted a successful Lunch and Learn session at WOTSO Mandurah, where Senior Digital Content Editor Laetitia Thompson shared valuable insights on digital accessibility and inclusive communication.
Attendees learned…
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