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Colour Blind Support: Android 15 Rumoured to Include Intensity Slider.

With Android 15’s much awaited release, we could also be expecting the welcome of an intensity slider to its existing features of colour correction.

The function of colour correction…
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US Department of Justice Enacts Website Accessibility Standards, Signaling Impending Requirements for Private Sector.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently unveiled its final rule on website accessibility for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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Chromebooks to Introduce Easy Trackpad Disable Feature for Improved Accessibility.

Google is set to introduce a new accessibility feature on Chromebook, allowing users to easily disable the built-in trackpad. This feature will be available through a feature flag…
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Apple Introduces Motion Sickness Solution for iPhone Users.

Apple has announced a new feature to combat motion sickness for iPhone users. The feature, called “Vehicle Motion Cues”, available in the upcoming iOS 18 update, aims to alleviate nausea…
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W3C Releases Updated Draft of WCAG2ICT Guidance.

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), responsible for establishing international standards and guidelines for web technologies, has issued an updated revision of their document, “Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to…
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New 'Audio Computer' Concept Could Transform Sound Experience for the Deaf Community.

A new technology is being developed to transform the way people with hearing loss interact with the world. Designer Jason Rugolo and his team are working on an “audio computer…
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AI Solutions for Video Accessibility: Introducing ShortScribe.

A majority of digital media platforms today display an oversight in resolving the accessibility gap for users who are blind or with low vision. However, the use of ShortScribe introduces…
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Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – Geraldton!

When: Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST

Where: Geraldton Multipurpose Centre.

Centre for Accessibility…
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iOS 18 Expands Accessibility Options for iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button.

iOS 18 is poised to redefine the user experience for individuals utilising the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. Taking the place of the…
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Drives Digital Accessibility with 11 Projects.

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) has announced funding for 11 innovative projects aimed at addressing inclusion and accessibility in cybersecurity. Researchers from Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, William & Mary…
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