The digital world is a rapidly changing environment that all of us increasingly rely upon. The reality is, for people living with a disability, much of the internet remains inaccessible (despite the legal policies put in place to facilitate accessibility). To create a more inclusive world, the Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) aims to reduce the accessibility gap.
May 15th, 2025, marks the 14th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)—a global initiative dedicated to promoting digital accessibility and inclusion for more than one billion people living with…
Read full story: Australian Access Awards are back for 2025! Calling for Nominations!
Apple has confirmed a list of features coming with iOS 26, MacOS 26, and more later this year.
Some of the standout features include:
Magnifier for Mac: a new app…
Read full story: Apple Unveils Exciting Accessibility Features for iOS 26 and Beyond.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is pleased to announce the publication of two new web standards:
Digital Publishing WAI-ARIA Module 1.1 (DPUB-ARIA) and Digital Publishing Accessibility…
Read full story: W3C Releases Updated DPUB-ARIA and DPUB-AAM Standards for Digital Publishing.
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) has released a new video highlighting the key findings of their “Cancellations for All Report,” which was published last year.
The report was supported…
Read full story: New Video Highlights Ongoing Telco Accessibility Issues in Australia: “Cancellations for All Report” Supported by ACCAN.
An accessibility audit is a professional evaluation of how well your website and digital items meet the needs of people with disability. Auditing can be performed on websites, apps and documents.
Audio descriptions are an additional narration track in videos that describes the scenes and actions for blind and visually impaired people.
For organisations interested in enhancing accessibility to participants and clients with disability.
Assistance to develop, implement, monitor or review your Disability And Inclusion Plans (DAIP).
The Australian Access Awards has been recognising organisations and individuals who deliver exceptional digital experiences for Australians living with disability since 2019. To nominate, become a sponsor, or for more information visit the Access Awards.
