Written by Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of Centre for Accessibility Australia.
Buying everyday products online – such as airline tickets – can be a quick and simple process. Customers may have the impression that a credit or…
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Corporate Website of the Year (Commercial)
This award is open to any Australian company that believes their website is an example of accessibility best practice. It can be a full company…
California-based startup Ocutrx, has launched the OcuLenz, an advanced augmented reality (AR) headset tailored for individuals with Advanced Macular Degeneration (AMD), the prevalent cause of vision loss in adults over 60. The pioneering device…
2023 Australian Access Awards Finalists announced.
The judging for the 3rd biennial Australian Access Awards has been completed and we are delighted to present the finalists below. Centre for Accessibility Australia received a record 122…
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), aimed at introducing accessibility requirements for products and services across the European Union (EU), is set to have significant implications for businesses. Sectors such as banking, technology, media, and transport…
The Centre for Accessibility Australia wishes to offer the Sisters of Charity Foundation our sincere thanks, for awarding us with their community grant. With their generosity we are able to continue our efforts in ensuring…
The Centre for Accessibility Australia wishes to congratulate The University of Queensland’s Dr Sarah Wallace and the team of researchers at UQ’s Queensland Aphasia Research Centre for acquiring a Medical Research Future Fund…
More than 50 tags have now become available through the PlayStation Store ensuring gamers with disability are able to search for needed accessibility features that games have, before making purchases. The tags, available for PS5…
LinkedIn recently added a new accessibility feature to its program. Users can now have access to captions in audio events. This is an amazing and inclusive addition as it now allows event hosts to reach…
Google’s recent revelation about the forthcoming addition of Face Tracking to Chromebook’s accessibility features is an exciting development. While detailed information remains somewhat scarce, the potential implications are highly promising. Speculation suggests that…