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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?
Outrunning the Night Vietnamese translation launched at RMIT Vietnam
9 January 2020
It’s a great honour and privilege to share with you that my book ‘Outrunning the Night: a life journey of disability, determination and joy” had…Continue readingOutrunning the Night Vietnamese translation launched at RMIT Vietnam
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W3C WAI – 2019 year in review
27 December 2019
Last year, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) was celebrated for the release of its updated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)…Continue readingW3C WAI – 2019 year in review
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Logitech creates affordable accessory kit for the Xbox Adaptive Controller
17 December 2019
Logitech, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of accessories for popular consumer electronics, has released an accessory kit for the Xbox Adaptive Controller (XAC). The…Continue readingLogitech creates affordable accessory kit for the Xbox Adaptive Controller
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Australian government commits to Audio Description TV funding
16 December 2019
The following is a media release from Blind Citizens Australia. This is absolutely fantastic news and a day to celebrate for people who are blind…Continue readingAustralian government commits to Audio Description TV funding
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