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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?
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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Why Global Accessibility Awareness Day matters: reflections by Dr Scott Hollier
20 May 2020
Growing up in Australia as a legally blind person has been an unexpected combination of challenging scenarios, a strong sense of determination and joy all…Continue readingWhy Global Accessibility Awareness Day matters: reflections by Dr Scott Hollier
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W3C releases videos to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day
20 May 2020
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG) has published five videos ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness…Continue readingW3C releases videos to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day
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