Farewell Media Access Australia After 43 Years of Service to People with Disability.
Media Access Australia (MAA), formerly known as the Australian Caption Centre (ACC) and more recently as the Centre for Inclusive Design (CFID), formally notified its members on 10 February 2025…
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Android's Upcoming Lock Screen Widgets: What You Need to Know.
Google has announced that lock screen widgets will be coming to Android smartphones later this year.
This feature will allow users to personalise their lock screens with interactive tools such…
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University of the Sunshine Coast Launch New Intake of Inclusive Digital Design for Business Course With Collaboration With CFA Australia.
Building on the success of our previous collaboration, Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) are excited to announce the launch of another…
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IKEA's Plan for Digital Accessibility.
As of February 27th, 2025, IKEA has launched a new vision for digital accessibility. This initiative includes collaborating with other businesses and partners to develop and promote digitally accessible formats…
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Apple 'Excited' by Auracast Potential, Says Accessibility Lead.
Apple has expressed interest in Bluetooth’s Auracast technology, which allows audio to be broadcast to multiple devices without pairing. While Apple’s Director of Accessibility, Sarah Herrlinger, called it…
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WA Electoral Commission Introduces Low Sensory Polling Place.
Western Australia’s Electoral Commission is introducing a low sensory polling place for the 2025 State Election at The Hepburn Centre in Marangaroo. This initiative aims to provide a quieter…
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London's Roundhouse Venue Goes High-Tech for Accessibility.
London’s iconic music venue, The Roundhouse, is set to become the first in the city to implement a digital navigation aid for attendees who are blind or with low…
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Google Meet Enhances Accessibility with New Screen Reader Options.
Google Meet has introduced new settings to improve accessibility for users who are blind or with low vision.
The update adds more options for how screen readers announce in…
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New York MTA Tests App for Commuters Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has begun testing a new accessibility program designed to assist riders who are deaf and hard of hearing.
The program, which utilises the…
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W4A'25: Web Accessibility Conference in Sydney.
The 22nd International Web for All Conference (W4A’25) is set to take place in Sydney, Australia, at the ICC Sydney: International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Co-located with…
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