Digital Accessibility in 2025: A Year in Review.
Digital accessibility is evolving rapidly, and 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year.
Key Trends in Digital Accessibility:
WCAG 2.2 Adoption in Australia: As of April 2…
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Centre for Accessibility Australia Hosts Free Screen Reader Showcase on International Day of People with Disability!
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is excited to announce a free live stream presentation on International Day of People with Disability (December 3), featuring Junior Digital Accessibility Analysts Glenn…
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Free Wi-Fi for Remote Communities: Boosting Disability Inclusion.
The Australian Government’s $68 million investment in digital inclusion for First Nations Australians is a significant move for remote communities. It’s going to make a real difference to…
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Australian Access Awards 2025! And the winners are…
The Australian Access Awards, hosted by Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and led by Dr. Scott Hollier, celebrated its fourth year last night on November 12th at Optus Stadium…
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Disability Discrimination Act Review Has Been Extended to November 14.
The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) for the first time in over 15 years. As part of this review, the government is seeking feedback…
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Australian Digital Inclusion Index: Progress and Challenges in 2025.
The 2025 Australian Digital Inclusion Index was recently released and reveals a mixed picture of digital inclusion in Australia. While there have been improvements in internet coverage and speed, around…
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Driving Simulator Boosts Confidence for Young Drivers with Disability.
A driving simulator built by a regional disability support service is helping young people with disability gain confidence behind the wheel. The simulator, developed by MyDriveSchool and Support & Connect…
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Kenyan Innovator Bridges Communication Gap with Sign Language App.
Elly Savatia, a 24-year-old Kenyan, has created a new app that translates speech to sign language, improving communication for the deaf community. Terp 360, uses AI-powered technology…
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WCAG 2.2 Approved as ISO/IEC International Standard.
The World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 has been approved as an ISO/IEC international standard, further solidifying its position as the global…
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Perth Digital Accessibility Conference Returns in 2026!
The Perth Digital Accessibility Conference (PDAC) is back for 2026! This highly anticipated event brings together professionals, advocates, and innovators working to make digital content, services, and technology accessible to…
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