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Microsoft Announces New Proteus Controller for Accessible Gaming.

Microsoft has announced the Proteus Controller, a $299 modular video game controller designed and catered to Xbox gamers with disability. Developed by ByoWave under the ‘Designed for Xbox’ program, this…
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Apple Unveils iOS 18 Accessibility Features.

Apple has unveiled a suite of new accessibility features set to launch with iOS 18. Leading the updates is Eye Tracking, allowing users with physical disability to control their iPhone…
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New WCAG 3 Draft Unveiled.

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has recently released an updated Working Draft of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This latest iteration of WCAG, still in its exploratory phase…
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CFA Australia Launches New Resources Backed by Department of Communities WA and ACCAN for GAAD!

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)!

Firstly, what is GAAD?

Today, as we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we recognise the importance of making digital platforms and telecommunications services…
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Speech Accessibility Project Shares Data to Enhance Automatic Speech Recognition.

The Speech Accessibility Project, led by Mark Hasegawa-Johnson at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has begun sharing valuable data to improve speech recognition technology for individuals with speech…
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City of Mandurah Sponsors Successful Digital Accessibility Workshop.

On the 7th of May, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) organised a successful workshop focusing on digital accessibility in Mandurah.

Dr. Scott Hollier, a prominent figure in the field…
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Plain Language ISO Standard Now More Affordable for Australians.

In a move to make global standards more accessible, Standards Australia has officially embraced the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard. This means Australians can now get the Australian Standard…
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Business Accessibility Day: Empowering Inclusive Practices in WA.

Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and Advocacy WA, (Supported by the Department of Communities WA), will host a Business Accessibility Day at the Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse.

This engaging event…
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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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Digital Accessibility Workshop a Success in York!

The Centre for Accessibility Australia hosted a free workshop, “Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – York,” on April 23, 2024. Local attendees learned about practical accessibility techniques, WCAG standards…
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