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Google Explores Face Tracking Accessibility Feature for Chromebook.

Google’s recent revelation about the forthcoming addition of Face Tracking to Chromebook’s accessibility features is an exciting development. While detailed information remains somewhat scarce, the potential implications are…
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Windows 11 Amplifies Accessibility: Hearing Aid Integration Unveiled.

Microsoft has unveiled a new accessibility feature for Windows 11, catering to users with hearing aids. In a recent announcement, the company revealed that Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977…
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City of Belmont Honours CFA Australia at Mayoral Dinner with 2023 Opportunity Award.

The City of Belmont came together at the Glasshouse in Cloverdale on the evening of October 7th…
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We Welcome Coles as Our New Silver Sponsor!

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Microsoft Design's New Figma Plugin Boosts Inclusive Product Accessibility.

Ensuring accessibility in design components can significantly improve product usability while preventing costly accessibility bugs. The expense of addressing accessibility issues increases exponentially if these bugs are discovered after a…
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WCAG 2.2 Drops Today!

We are delighted to announce the latest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, produced by the World Wide Web…
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Second Controller Assist: New Accessible PlayStation 5 Features.

Game console PlayStation 5 has introduced several new updates, including the notable ability for players to designate a second controller as an assistant. This feature is designed to improve accessibility…
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RAZ Mobility Creates Accessible Smartphone For Users Who are Blind or with Low Vision.

RAZ Mobility, a provider of mobile assistive technology, has introduced the SmartVision 3, a Google-certified smartphone designed specifically for individuals who are blind or with low vision. This smartphone…
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Amazon Unveils Latest Accessibility Features: Eye Gaze on Alexa and Call Translation.

Amazon, with its latest 2023 Devices Event, have unveiled two innovative accessibility features set to enhance the user experience on its devices.

The first, known as “Eye Gaze…
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Ask An Expert: How do I make hashtags more accessible for screen-readers?

In our newsletter series “Ask an Expert”, Laetitia Thompson, our Senior Digital Content Editor, answers a question that was asked by one of our followers, Anna, through our Facebook.
Question…
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