LibreOffice has released its 26.2 version update, introducing a range of updates that include improvements to accessibility-related features. This free office suite is available for macOS, Windows and Linux, making it available to…
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is hosting a free workshop on Wednesday, 22nd April at the Hilton Garden Inn. The upcoming workshop will be presented by Laetitia Thompson, Digital Content Officer at CFA Australia…
The United Arab Emirates has won the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office Award and a silver medal at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East, held in Kuwait, for…
The Perth digital accessibility community came together this week for a successful return of the Perth Digital Accessibility Conference (PDAC), held at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park.
The one-day event attracted more than 100…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued, for the first time, digital accessibility requirements for patient-facing health care technology. Effective May 11, physicians and health care organisations receiving…
Forbes has opened nominations for its second-annual Accessibility list, spotlighting top innovators and impact-makers in areas like communication, mobility, software, and education.
The list will feature 200 individuals and companies making a…
Italy is making its cultural landmarks more accessible, particularly for blind and low-vision visitors, by focusing on digital inclusion.
The country’s efforts are now extending beyond physical adaptations, such as tactile models and…
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has released an updated draft methodology for evaluating the accessibility of digital products, which is up for review.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM) 2 provides…
The NFL is trialing a tactile device that allows blind and low-vision fans to follow the Super Bowl through touch, marking its most advanced accessibility test to date.
Developed by Seattle-based startup OneCourt…
Microsoft is rolling out updates to Narrator, its screen reader, giving users more control over how information is spoken and enhancing image descriptions with Copilot integration. Key updates include customisable UI element narration, allowing users…