MotionInput: Touchless Gaming Accessibility Software.
For many gamers, navigating virtual worlds is as simple as grabbing a controller or mouse. But for individuals with disability, traditional input methods can pose significant challenges. Enter MotionInput, a…
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Inclusion Matters! Free Workshops. Next stop: Esperance!
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Register for the Esperance Digital Accessibility Workshop on the 11th of June through Humanitix.
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Ofcom Enhances Accessibility Guidelines for TV and On-Demand Services.
In a significant move to bolster accessibility standards within television and on-demand services, Ofcom has recently updated its Access Services Code and Best Practice Guidelines. These initiatives reflect Ofcom…
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TIILT Lab Pioneers Minecraft-Based Learning for Inclusive Education.
Northwestern University’s Technological Innovations for Inclusive Learning and Teaching Lab (TIILT) is pioneering initiatives to develop education for marginalized students. Led by computer science and learning sciences Professor Marcelo…
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Calling All WA Schools: Apply Now for Free Digital Accessibility Audits!
Are you passionate about ensuring accessibility and inclusion in education? Join us in an initiative aimed at improving digital access across Western Australia!
The Digital Access WA Project is thrilled…
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JBL Unveils Free Software for Blind Players.
JBL, in collaboration with nonprofit AbleGamers and Harman, has unveiled software tailored to assist gamers who are blind or with low vision to engage more fully in the world of…
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AI-Powered Headphones: Filtering Out Sensory Overload.
Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have developed AI-assisted headphones with real-time sound filtering capabilities. The technology, dubbed “semantic hearing,” aims to address sensory conditions such…
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Flight Centre Refuses Blind Passenger Refund in Potential Discrimination and Consumer Law Breaches.
Written by Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of Centre for Accessibility Australia.
Buying everyday products online – such as airline tickets – can be a quick and simple process. Customers may have the…
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W3C Drafts Collaboration Tools Accessibility Guidance.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has recently released a draft outlining accessibility user requirements for collaboration tools, titled “Collaboration Tools Accessibility User Requirements” (CTAUR). Actively contributed by editors Jason…
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Preparing for the European Accessibility Act 2025: Navigating the Future of Digital Accessibility.
As the deadline for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) 2025 draws near, organisations are urged to take proactive steps to enhance their digital accessibility standards. This legislation, poised to reshape…
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