CFA Australia Partners with University of the Sunshine Coast for Free Online Course on Digital Accessibility.
5 June 2024
Co-created by the Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), a new free six-module course on digital accessibility is being launched…
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CFA Australia Highlights Digital Accessibility at Bunbury Business Accessibility Day.
5 June 2024
The Department of Communities WA, in association with Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and Advocacy WA, hosted a successful Business Accessibility Day at the Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse on Thursday…
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NSW Government Seeks Input on Digital Inclusion Strategy.
4 June 2024
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has launched a public consultation to develop the state’s first Digital Inclusion Strategy, aimed at improving digital access and equity for all communities…
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Microsoft Announces New Proteus Controller for Accessible Gaming.
23 May 2024
Microsoft has announced the Proteus Controller, a $299 modular video game controller designed and catered to Xbox gamers with disability. Developed by ByoWave under the ‘Designed for Xbox’ program, this…
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Apple Unveils iOS 18 Accessibility Features.
22 May 2024
Apple has unveiled a suite of new accessibility features set to launch with iOS 18. Leading the updates is Eye Tracking, allowing users with physical disability to control their iPhone…
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New WCAG 3 Draft Unveiled.
20 May 2024
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has recently released an updated Working Draft of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This latest iteration of WCAG, still in its exploratory phase…
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CFA Australia Launches New Resources Backed by Department of Communities WA and ACCAN for GAAD!
16 May 2024
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)!
Firstly, what is GAAD?
Today, as we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we recognise the importance of making digital platforms and telecommunications services…
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Speech Accessibility Project Shares Data to Enhance Automatic Speech Recognition.
12 May 2024
The Speech Accessibility Project, led by Mark Hasegawa-Johnson at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has begun sharing valuable data to improve speech recognition technology for individuals with speech…
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City of Mandurah Sponsors Successful Digital Accessibility Workshop.
8 May 2024
On the 7th of May, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) organised a successful workshop focusing on digital accessibility in Mandurah.
Dr. Scott Hollier, a prominent figure in the field…
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Plain Language ISO Standard Now More Affordable for Australians.
7 May 2024
In a move to make global standards more accessible, Standards Australia has officially embraced the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard. This means Australians can now get the Australian Standard…
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