In today’s rapidly advancing digital world, staying connected and embracing technology has become more important than ever, especially for seniors. The Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA) is at…
Read full story: Become a Digital Mentor with ASCCA’s Be Connected Program: September 12.
Do you or anyone you know have access needs and would like a second-hand laptop?
Do you also live in the Perth area?
The Centre for Accessibility Australia currently…
Read full story: Second-Hand Laptops Available for Pick-Up at CFA Australia.
The W3C Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (AG) has recently published an updated Working Draft of the W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3…
Read full story: WCAG 3.0 Update: New Draft Unveiled with Clearer Guidelines and Status!
Progress is underway, as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 nears its status as a ‘W3C Recommendation’ web standard, expected to be achieved in August 2023.
WCAG 2…
Read full story: The Countdown Begins: WCAG 2.2 Marches Toward ‘W3C Recommendation’ Status!
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) Reflects on the Apple Vision Pro.
Since the unveiling of Apple’s Vision Pro headset at its recent launch at the World Wide Developer…
Read full story: Opinion: Apple Vision Pro: The Future of Accessible VR or Just Another Gimmick?
Pokémon Go developer Niantic Labs has faced frustration and disappointment from fans after making and subsequently reversing accessibility improvements in the game. On June 27, Niantic made Pokémon…
Read full story: Pokémon Go Faces Backlash for Rolling Back Accessibility Improvements, Frustrating Fans
Google has unveiled a new image-to-text feature in Chrome on ChromeOS. This functionality aims to assist screen readers in working with PDFs, particularly when images lack alt-text…
Read full story: Google Introduces Image-to-Text Feature for Enhanced Accessibility in Chrome on ChromeOS.
Prime Video has announced it is launching Dialogue Boost, a new accessibility feature designed to improve the audio experience for viewers. Initially available on select Amazon Originals worldwide, Dialogue Boost…
Read full story: Prime Video Introduces Dialogue Boost: A New Accessibility Feature for Enhanced Viewing Experience.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), aimed at introducing accessibility requirements for products and services across the European Union (EU), is set to have significant implications for businesses. Sectors such as…
Read full story: The European Accessibility Act Unveiled – Ireland’s Path to Implementation and Business Preparations.
In our new series “Ask an Expert”, Chris Leighton, our Technical Lead, explains a common question that is frequently asked.
If you have any questions about all things digital accessibility…
Read full story: Ask An Expert: What are the considerations for making audio content accessible, such as podcasts or audio players on websites?