Apple 'Excited' by Auracast Potential, Says Accessibility Lead.
5 March 2025
Apple has expressed interest in Bluetooth’s Auracast technology, which allows audio to be broadcast to multiple devices without pairing. While Apple’s Director of Accessibility, Sarah Herrlinger, called it…
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WA Electoral Commission Introduces Low Sensory Polling Place.
25 February 2025
Western Australia’s Electoral Commission is introducing a low sensory polling place for the 2025 State Election at The Hepburn Centre in Marangaroo. This initiative aims to provide a quieter…
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London's Roundhouse Venue Goes High-Tech for Accessibility.
24 February 2025
London’s iconic music venue, The Roundhouse, is set to become the first in the city to implement a digital navigation aid for attendees who are blind or with low…
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Google Meet Enhances Accessibility with New Screen Reader Options.
21 February 2025
Google Meet has introduced new settings to improve accessibility for users who are blind or with low vision.
The update adds more options for how screen readers announce in…
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New York MTA Tests App for Commuters Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
20 February 2025
The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has begun testing a new accessibility program designed to assist riders who are deaf and hard of hearing.
The program, which utilises the…
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W4A'25: Web Accessibility Conference in Sydney.
12 February 2025
The 22nd International Web for All Conference (W4A’25) is set to take place in Sydney, Australia, at the ICC Sydney: International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Co-located with…
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Centre For Accessibility Australia Reaches New Milestone in Laptop Donation Initiative.
11 February 2025
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is thrilled to announce that 65 laptops have been donated to individuals with disability. This initiative, generously funded by Brayco, has been providing laptops…
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Perth Web Accessibility Camp 2025 Schedule!
5 February 2025
The Perth Web Accessibility Conference is back in 2025!
Our team is thrilled to be part of Perth’s biggest digital accessibility event!
Join us on Tuesday, February 18, 2025…
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W3C Publishes Collaboration Tools Accessibility User Requirements (CTAUR) Note.
22 January 2025
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has announced the publication of the Collaboration Tools Accessibility User Requirements (CTAUR) Note, which outlines accessibility user needs, requirements, and scenarios for collaborative content…
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OneCourt Makes Live Sports Accessible to Fans who are Blind and Low-Vision.
17 January 2025
OneCourt, a Seattle-based startup, has developed innovative technology that translates live sports gameplay into vibrations and audio commentary.
This new system allows fans who are blind and low-vision…
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