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Why does my organisation need digital access?
A brief summary of digital access and how to address it, plus some policies and legal precedents.
Campaign
Accessibility is not a feature; it is a social movement.
Resources
What you need to know about accessible design
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How will people with a disability engage with my content?
An introduction to assistive technologies used by people with disability, and some common access issues.
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How does digital access apply to my role?
Tips for addressing digital access across different organisational roles, documents, and social media.
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What is the WCAG Standard?
We provide a summary of WCAG and an overview of the principles, guidelines and success criteria.
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How do I achieve the WCAG Standard?
Establish a plan for your approach, then work through these success criteria for WCAG compliance.
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How do I check if my work is accessible?
Steps for checking, evaluating and assessing the accessibility of your online content.
Services
Improve the accessibility of your content
Accessibility Audits
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
Audio descriptions are an additional narration track in videos that describes the scenes and actions for blind and visually impaired people.
Disability Awareness Training
For organisations interested in enhancing accessibility to participants and clients with disability.
DAIP Reviews
Assistance to develop, implement, monitor or review your Disability And Inclusion Plans (DAIP).
Awards
Be recognised and rewarded for your good work
Websites
This category acknowledges desktop versions of websites that have incorporated accessibility. Awarded to sites that champion WCAG 2.0 web standards.
Apps
This category honours the best mobile apps on iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone that have been designed and developed with accessibility in mind.
Innovation
This category acknowledges innovation in digital technology. Awarded to applicants that explore the boundaries of what is possible in web while complying with WCAG 2.0.
News
What’s been happening?
Audio description officially launches in Australia 28 June 2020
22 June 2020
The following announcement has been provided by Blind Citizens Australia regarding the official launch of audio description services on the ABC and SBS starting 28…Continue readingAudio description officially launches in Australia 28 June 2020
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Google Lens handwriting scan and language updates coming to Android and iOS devices
22 June 2020
The Google Lens app and its related integrated camera features in the Android operating system has provided significant benefits to people who are blind or…Continue readingGoogle Lens handwriting scan and language updates coming to Android and iOS devices
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Groundbreaking neuromuscular resource ‘The Loop’ launches 27 May 2020
22 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
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GAAD 2020 presentation by Dr Scott Hollier now online
21 May 2020
The South Australian ICT and Digital Government hosted an online ‘lunch and learn’ to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2020. The video of the…Continue readingGAAD 2020 presentation by Dr Scott Hollier now online
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