Intel’s New Software Promises More “Equitable Computing” For All
14 July 2022
Intel has just announced its MotionInput software, in an effort to improve digital accessibility. This software has been developed in collaboration with Microsoft and IBM by students at the University…
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Turning obstacles into opportunities for growth – Third Sector Live - Registration now open
11 July 2022
Third Sector Life’s Turning obstacles into opportunities for growth seminar will be held in September. This two-day conference will focus on Not-for-Profit organisations and Charities around…
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Disability representation expands with Barbie hearing aid release
8 July 2022
Barbie Fashionista #187 wears a hot pink hearing aid tucked behind one ear. This latest release in the Barbie Fashionista line is in addition to dolls with prosthetic legs, vitiligo…
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RTRFM Radio has Just Launched its Draft Disability Inclusion Plan
6 July 2022
RTRFM is an independent, non-profit community radio station that provides an alternative voice for Perth through innovative music and talks programming. It is proud to have established a strong…
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Australian Designers win Apple inclusive award
30 June 2022
Designing and developing new apps and technology that is accessible is a challenging endeavour. Recently, Apple held its Design Awards, and 12 designers were awarded the Apple Cube, with two…
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Google updates toolkit to make advertising more accessible
30 June 2022
Last year, Google created its ‘All In’ inclusive marketing toolkit. The aim of this resource was to make advertising published through Google more inclusive and representative of populations, guiding brands…
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World Bank and Microsoft create disability data hub to address disability divide
24 June 2022
Tech giant Microsoft is teaming up with the World Bank and Fordham University to create a publicly available, comprehensive, clearinghouse for information surrounding disabilities. The decision to create the hub…
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SpendAble banking app improves financial independence for people with intellectual disability
22 June 2022
An Australian company has created the SpendAble app to improve the financial independence of people with an intellectual disability.
The assistive technology app works by connecting to a digital wallet…
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8BitDo Releases New Accessible Controller
15 June 2022
8BitDo has introduced a new accessibility-minded gamepad designed for gamers with limited mobility.
The Lite SE controller is compact and much lighter than traditional controllers, and has more sensitive…
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SMART Suit improvements to aid those with neuromuscular disease – Engineering and Technology
3 June 2022
SMART Suit improvements to aid those with neuromuscular disease – Engineering and Technology
Research and development are an important part of developing Assistive Technology (AT), which will improve the lives…
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