Microsoft has introduced a new gamepad-friendly keyboard layout in Windows 11, making it easier to type using an Xbox controller. The feature is part of the latest Insider build…
Read full story: Microsoft Introduces Gamepad Keyboard in Windows 11, Opening New Possibilities for Accessibility
Major gaming companies, including Microsoft, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts, have launched the Accessible Games Initiative, a new effort to help players easily identify accessibility features in games. Managed by the…
Read full story: New Accessibility Tags Coming to Games in Industry-Wide Effort.
A new competitive wheelchair basketball game, Drag X Drive, is set to launch on the Switch 2, introducing a control system that mimics real wheelchair movement.
In this 3v3 arcade…
Read full story: Drag X Drive Brings Mouse-Controlled Wheelchair Basketball to Switch 2.
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) have published a media release on the 2nd of April 2025 providing “new guidelines to assist organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations…
Read full story: Australia formally adopts WCAG 2.2 Level AA!
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Brayco, Centre for Accessibility Australia has donated 80 laptops to individuals with disability across Australia, with a commitment to donating 100.
One of the…
Read full story: CFA Australia and Brayco Donate 80 Laptops to Support Disability Community.
Centre for Accessibility Australia is thrilled to announce the return of the Australian Access Awards for 2025.
This bi-annual event celebrates organisations, designers, developers, and advocates who champion digital…
Read full story: Australian Access Awards Return for 2025!
Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of Centre for Accessibility Australia, recently met with Hon. Hannah Beazley MLA, the new Minister for Disability Services, to discuss the ongoing efforts to improve digital…
Read full story: Dr. Scott Hollier Meets New WA Minister for Disability Services Hon. Hannah Beazley MLA to Discuss Digital Accessibility.
In October 2025, Microsoft will be ending support for its Windows 10 operating system.
While for many this will prompt an upgrade, here at Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia…
Read full story: Looking to Make A Difference with that Old Windows 10 PC? We Can Help!
Microsoft’s 15th annual Ability Summit brought together over 20,000 attendees from 164 countries to explore the future of AI and accessibility. The event highlighted Microsoft’s commitment to…
Read full story: Microsoft’s Ability Summit 2025 Recap.
The 40th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is currently underway at the Anaheim Marriott, showcasing the latest innovations in assistive technology. This milestone anniversary marks four decades of advancing accessibility and…
Read full story: CSUN Conference Spotlights Latest Assistive Technology Trends and Innovations on its 40th Anniversary.