W3C WAI introduces new Accessibility Course List
28 September 2022
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…
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Telstra unveils AFL 5G Touch and Track prototype for blind users
28 September 2022
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…
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Accessibility Training guides launched for Microsoft 365.
28 September 2022
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…
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Windows 11 22H2 update includes new accessibility features
28 September 2022
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…
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Android to receive sound accessibility improvements
14 September 2022
Google has recently announced some updates for Android devices that will be rolling out shortly. Included in the updates are new accessibility tools to enhance the sound alerts and audio…
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CFA Australia awarded digital access systemic advocacy grant
12 September 2022
Centre For Accessibility Australia has been awarded a systemic advocacy grant by, the WA Department of Communities to fundamentally transform the digital access landscape in Western Australia.
The purpose of…
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US Department of Justice to create regulations for web accessibility
7 September 2022
In early August, the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed plans to start the legislation process related to “Non-discrimination on the Basis of Disability: Accessibility of Web Information and Services…
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Jobs Connect platform links WA people with disability to employment pathways and assist skills shortage.
12 August 2022
Jobs Connect, a new online platform for linking people with disability to employment pathways has been announced by the WA government .
In a recent press release, it was stated that…
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Microsoft 365 receives major accessibility update
12 August 2022
Microsoft has announced on its blog new updates of the Microsoft 365 package. There are a number of updates that will allow people with a disability better accessibility to Microsoft…
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James Webb Space Telescope brings incredible images and stunning alt text
10 August 2022
On July 12th NASA released the most detailed photos of the universe to date, that left many in awe. The photos from the James Webb Space Telescope were clear and…
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