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.
This fantastic interview was provided by, Sofie Kim, a member of our Friends of CFA Australia program. Thanks to both Sofie and Tim for their time in undertaking this interview…
Read full story: An interview with Tim Ferguson, a Comedian, Optimist, Motivational Speaker & Educator
Microsoft has announced significant improvements to its Excel application through the addition of its Accessibility ribbon. The purpose of the Accessibility ribbon is to enable increased ability in creating and…
Read full story: Microsoft expands accessibility features in Excel
Apple has recently introduced its new AirTag product, a small accessory that enables iPhone users to securely locate and keep track of their valuables . While Apple is not the first…
Read full story: Apple AirTag offers additional indoor navigation benefit
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has recently announced its publication of an informative Working Group Note: Making Content Usable for People with Cognitive and Learning…
Read full story: W3C WAI publishes Note on making Content Usable for People with Cognitive and learning disabilities
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.
