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Google Rolls Out New Accessibility Features.

Google has announced its latest Android update, which includes two new accessibility features.

Expressive Captions, one of the new features, makes audio captions more immersive for people who are deaf…
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Recap of Our Lunch and Learn Session: City of Mandurah.

Today, we hosted a successful Lunch and Learn session at WOTSO Mandurah, where Senior Digital Content Editor Laetitia Thompson shared valuable insights on digital accessibility and inclusive communication.

Attendees learned…
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Making Digital Accessibility a Priority

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. To mark the occasion, we’re highlighting the importance of digital accessibility.

Digital accessibility is about making sure websites, apps, and…
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Your Digital Device and Accessibility Showcase Successful Workshop!

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) hosted a highly engaging and informative workshop at the City of Perth Library. The event, “Your Digital Device and…
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2024 Digital Access Trends in Review!

2024 has seen huge progress in digital accessibility, creating a more inclusive online space for people with disability.

In particular, we have seen major technology companies such as Microsoft, Apple…
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Plain Language and Accessible Social Media Workshop Recap!

Led by Senior Digital Content Editor Laetitia Thompson and sponsored by the Department of Communities WA, the Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) hosted a highly engaging and informative workshop…
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Top 5 Website Issues of 2024: Insights from Our Digital Access Auditing Team!

As 2024 comes to an end, Centre for Accessibility Australia’s (CFA Australia) disability-led auditing team looks back at a great year for auditing. CFA Australia has seen an…
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Business Essentials for Digital Access Successful Workshop Wrap-Up!

This Monday, 18th November 2024, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) hosted a free workshop on Business Essentials for Digital Access at the City of Perth Library.

This event was…
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NSW Education Upgrades Disability Access Portal with Salesforce.

The New South Wales Department of Education is launching a cloud-based platform to enhance support for students with disability. The new portal, built on Salesforce Education Cloud, aims to…
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OCR Feature Coming to Microsoft Photos App.

Microsoft’s Photos app will soon include Optical Character Recognition (OCR), making it easier for people who are blind or with low vision to access information. The OCR feature extracts…
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