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Opinion: It’s time for Australian Government Videos to Have Auslan.

Here at Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia), we’ve recently introduced Auslan sign language on our new videos and are in the process of updating our existing ones. This…
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CFA Australia Commits to Auslan Accessibility.

We at Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) are proud to announce our dedication to inclusive communication with Australian Sign Language (Auslan) interpretation across all our professional video resources. This…
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Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – Esperance!

When: Thursday, 5th September, 2024

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST

Where: Esperance Lotteries House.

Centre for Accessibility…
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Australian States Respond to Disability Royal Commission's Call for Accessible Information.

States across Australia recently released their reports in response to the Disability Royal Commission. This concluded the Royal Commission’s four-and-a-half-year inquiry as of September 2023…
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Apple Music Introduces Audio Haptics Feature for iOS 18 Users.

Apple has rolled out its Music Haptics feature to all users as part of iOS 18, enhancing useability for listeners who are hard of hearing.

The feature uses the iPhone…
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Apple AirPods Now Function as Hearing Aids.

Unveiled at Apple’s keynote “Glowtime” event, Apple has announced that AirPods Pro can now function as clinical-grade hearing aids. This feature will now provide an affordable and accessible…
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Outlook Overhaul: Understanding the Difference between Classic and New Outlook.

If you’re like many of us in the office, you’re probably used to using Classic Outlook for your email and calendar needs. However, with the release of Windows…
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Digital Accessibility Workshop a Huge Success in Busselton!

The recent digital accessibility workshop in Busselton, hosted by Dr. Scott Hollier and supported by the Department of Communities WA and City of Busselton, was a resounding success!

The free…
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Periphery Synthetic: A Game You Can Play with Your Ears.

Independent game developer shiftBacktick has recently released Periphery Synthetic, a metroidvania game, allowing players to explore a procedurally-generated planetary system using echolocation and terrain sonification, making it fully playable…
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Xbox Introduces New Adaptive Controllers and Toggle Hold Feature.

Microsoft Xbox has announced four new accessibility options for gamers with disability.

The latest additions include:

1. Xbox Adaptive Joystick: A singular joystick designed for use with the Xbox Adaptive…
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