Inclusive Icons: New Emoji Expand Disability Representation.
1 August 2024
The emoji dictionary has been updated to include new images of people with disability. The latest additions feature individuals using a motorised wheelchair, manual wheelchair, and white cane. These new…
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Western Australia Commits to Disability Reform with Release of Government Response to Royal Commission.
31 July 2024
The Western Australian (WA) Government has released its response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of people with disability.
The WA Government has accepted, accepted in…
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Whispp App Uses AI to Convert Whispers into Speech.
26 July 2024
A Dutch AI startup, Whispp, has developed an app that uses artificial intelligence to convert whispers into voiced speech. The Whispp app is designed to assist people who stutter, as…
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CFA Australia Hosts Successful Digital Accessibility Workshop in Geraldton.
25 July 2024
On the 23rd of July, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) hosted a successful workshop on digital accessibility in Geraldton, led by Jenny Carvalho.
With over 5 years of experience…
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Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – Kalgoorlie-Boulder!
25 July 2024
Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – Kalgoorlie-Boulder!
When: Tuesday, 13th August, 2024
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST
Where: Kalgoorlie Rydges Hotel.
Centre for…
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust Boosts Digital Accessibility.
23 July 2024
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET) has implemented various digital accessibility measures to improve the online experience for visitors with disability.
The trust’s website now meets the WCAG…
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Inclusion Matters! Free Mandurah Workshop.
19 July 2024
Inclusion Matters! Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – Mandurah Workshop.
Tuesday, 17th September 2024 | 9:30am – 12:30pm AWST
Supported by the City of Mandurah, Centre for Accessibility Australia are offering…
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W3C Seeks Input on Collaboration Tools Accessibility User Requirements Draft Note
19 July 2024
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has announced a draft Group Note on Collaboration Tools Accessibility User Requirements (CTAUR) and is inviting comments from the public. This document outlines accessibility…
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Colour Blind Support: Android 15 Rumoured to Include Intensity Slider.
18 July 2024
With Android 15’s much awaited release, we could also be expecting the welcome of an intensity slider to its existing features of colour correction.
The function of colour correction…
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US Department of Justice Enacts Website Accessibility Standards, Signaling Impending Requirements for Private Sector.
17 July 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently unveiled its final rule on website accessibility for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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