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Whispp App Uses AI to Convert Whispers into Speech.

A Dutch AI startup, Whispp, has developed an app that uses artificial intelligence to convert whispers into voiced speech. The Whispp app is designed to assist people who stutter, as…
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CFA Australia Hosts Successful Digital Accessibility Workshop in Geraldton.

On the 23rd of July, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) hosted a successful workshop on digital accessibility in Geraldton, led by Jenny Carvalho.

With over 5 years of experience…
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Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – Kalgoorlie-Boulder!

When: Tuesday, 13th August, 2024

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST

Where: Kalgoorlie Rydges Hotel.

Centre for…
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust Boosts Digital Accessibility.

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET) has implemented various digital accessibility measures to improve the online experience for visitors with disability.

The trust’s website now meets the WCAG…
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Inclusion Matters! Free Mandurah Workshop.

Inclusion Matters! Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – Mandurah Workshop.

Tuesday, 17th September 2024 | 9:30am – 12:30pm AWST

Supported by the City of Mandurah, Centre for Accessibility Australia are offering…
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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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