Australia Debuts First-Ever Visual-Free Film ‘TOUCH’ for Inclusive Cinema Experience.
Australia breaks new ground in cinema with the premiere of “TOUCH,” the country’s first-ever feature-length ‘motion picture without pictures.’ Produced by MasterCard in collaboration with Westpac, this immersive cinematic experience challenges traditional…
W3C WAI publishes Real-Time Communications accessibility requirements draft
I’m excited to report that the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) working group that I’m involved in, has recently published its…Continue readingW3C WAI publishes Real-Time Communications accessibility requirements draft
W3C WAI works on improving text-to-speech pronunciation, calls for feedback
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Pronunciation Task Force and the Accessible Platform Architectures Working Group (APA WG) have issued a…Continue readingW3C WAI works on improving text-to-speech pronunciation, calls for feedback
Envision App Joins Forces with BlindShell Classic 2 for Enhanced Accessibility.
Envision, an assistive technology specialist, has partnered with BlindShell, a developer of phones tailored for individuals who are blind or with low vision, to integrate the Envision App into the BlindShell Classic 2 phone.
This…
QR Style Decals Trial Closing the Inaccessibility Issue Within the Public Transport Sector.
Transport has been a challenging domain for commuters with low vision or as a non-English speaker but now a QR style code is being trialed in New York Subway. Although NaviLens having been established…
Microsoft’s Seeing AI App Expands to Android, Enhancing Accessibility for Users Who are Blind or with Low Vision.
Microsoft has expanded its innovative Seeing AI app, designed to assist people who are blind or have low vision, to Android devices. Launched in celebration of International Day of People with Disabilities, the app narrates…
The 2023 Australian Access Awards are Here! Live Link Info Here.
Watch and listen to the live link of the 2023 Australian Access Awards! Follow from 6:45pm AWST!
The two live links are:
Without audio description
With audio description
Access for people with disability
Instructions…
Second Controller Assist: New Accessible PlayStation 5 Features.
Game console PlayStation 5 has introduced several new updates, including the notable ability for players to designate a second controller as an assistant. This feature is designed to improve accessibility, enabling the simultaneous use of…
Building in or bolting on? ITEE Engineers Australia presentation
Posted by Dr Scott Hollier, Director and Co-founder of the Centre For Accessibility Australia
Earlier in the week it was a great privilege to be the Information, Telecommunications, and Electronics Engineering (ITEE) College…
Groundbreaking neuromuscular resource ‘The Loop’ launches 27 May 2020
Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia will be hosting a live stream event on YouTube at 3pm AEST 27 May to celebrate the launch of this new resource hub…Continue readingGroundbreaking neuromuscular resource ‘The Loop’ launches 27 May 2020