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Ofcom Enhances Accessibility Guidelines for TV and On-Demand Services.

In a significant move to bolster accessibility standards within television and on-demand services, Ofcom has recently updated its Access Services Code and Best Practice Guidelines. These initiatives reflect Ofcom…
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TIILT Lab Pioneers Minecraft-Based Learning for Inclusive Education.

Northwestern University’s Technological Innovations for Inclusive Learning and Teaching Lab (TIILT) is pioneering initiatives to develop education for marginalized students. Led by computer science and learning sciences Professor Marcelo…
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JBL Unveils Free Software for Blind Players.

JBL, in collaboration with nonprofit AbleGamers and Harman, has unveiled software tailored to assist gamers who are blind or with low vision to engage more fully in the world of…
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AI-Powered Headphones: Filtering Out Sensory Overload.

Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have developed AI-assisted headphones with real-time sound filtering capabilities. The technology, dubbed “semantic hearing,” aims to address sensory conditions such…
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Flight Centre Refuses Blind Passenger Refund in Potential Discrimination and Consumer Law Breaches.

Written by Dr. Scott Hollier, CEO of Centre for Accessibility Australia.

Buying everyday products online – such as airline tickets – can be a quick and simple process. Customers may have the…
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W3C Drafts Collaboration Tools Accessibility Guidance.

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has recently released a draft outlining accessibility user requirements for collaboration tools, titled “Collaboration Tools Accessibility User Requirements” (CTAUR). Actively contributed by editors Jason…
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Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace - York!

Join Us! Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – York!

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

Where: York Community Resource Centre.

Centre for…
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Centre for Accessibility Australia Hosts Successful Workshop in Broome!

The Centre for Accessibility Australia recently hosted a free workshop, “Beyond Compliance: Digital Accessibility in the Workplace – Broome,” at the Lyan-ngan Nyirrwa Cultural Wellbeing Centre.

The event aimed to…
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Preparing for the European Accessibility Act 2025: Navigating the Future of Digital Accessibility.

As the deadline for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) 2025 draws near, organisations are urged to take proactive steps to enhance their digital accessibility standards. This legislation, poised to reshape…
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From Calibri to Aptos: A Shift Towards Accessibility in Microsoft Word Fonts.

Accessibility in typography and fonts is based upon different factors, including readability, legibility, and versatility, across many different platforms and mediums. Since the release of Microsoft Office in 2007, Calibri…
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