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 (CFA) Australia aims to reduce the accessibility gap through positive reinforcement and by highlighting the importance of equal access by sharing success stories.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Accessibility Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG) has published a reporting tool based on its…Continue readingW3C WAI provides new method to identify authoring tool accessibility
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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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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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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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A brief summary of digital access and how to address it, plus some policies and legal precedents.
An introduction to assistive technologies used by people with disability, and some common access issues.
Tips for addressing digital access across different organisational roles, documents, and social media.
We provide a summary of WCAG and an overview of the principles, guidelines and success criteria.
Establish a plan for your approach, then work through these success criteria for WCAG compliance.
Steps for checking, evaluating and assessing the accessibility of your online content.
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).
This category acknowledges desktop versions of websites that have incorporated accessibility. Awarded to sites that champion WCAG 2.0 web standards.
This category honours the best mobile apps on iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone that have been designed and developed with accessibility in mind.
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.
The Centre For Accessibility Australia is a joint project by Media on Mars, DADAA and Dr Scott Hollier and is funded by the Department of Communities, Disability Services.
