Kenyan Innovator Bridges Communication Gap with Sign Language App.
Elly Savatia, a 24-year-old Kenyan, has created a new app that translates speech to sign language, improving communication for the deaf community. Terp 360, uses AI-powered technology…
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WCAG 2.2 Approved as ISO/IEC International Standard.
The World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 has been approved as an ISO/IEC international standard, further solidifying its position as the global…
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Perth Digital Accessibility Conference Returns in 2026!
The Perth Digital Accessibility Conference (PDAC) is back for 2026! This highly anticipated event brings together professionals, advocates, and innovators working to make digital content, services, and technology accessible to…
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Digital Hand Enables Hands-Free Virtual Reality.
Computer scientists at the University of Michigan have created a software called HandProxy, which allows Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) users to interact with digital spaces by commanding…
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Finalists announced for the 2025 Australian Access Awards!
2025 Australian Access Awards Finalists announced!
The judging for the 4th biennial Australian Access Awards has been completed, and we are delighted to present the finalists below. Centre for Accessibility…
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W3C Unveils New Logo and Tagline to Reflect Mission and Community Focus.
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has introduced a fresh logo and tagline, “making the web work — for everyone,” to signal positive changes and re-engagement with its community. The…
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Rogue Prince of Persia's Accessibility Features Explained.
Rogue Prince of Persia, developed by Evil Empire, has hit the shelves on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna, offering an action-packed roguelite experience that’s…
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Target to Roll Out Accessible Self-Checkout for Shoppers who are Blind in the US.
Target has recently announced a new accessible self-checkout system designed to make shopping easier for customers with disability, especially those who are blind or have low vision in…
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Centre for Accessibility Australia Launches "Accessibility Life Hacks" Video Series.
We at Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) are excited to announce the launch of our new video series, “Accessibility Life Hacks.” This series is designed to provide practical tips…
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W3C Updates Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web ICT.
The World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C WAI) has updated its Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web ICT (WCAG2ICT). The updates were coordinated with the…
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