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Kansas City International Airport Introduces App for Blind Travelers

Kansas City International Airport (KCI) has launched a new accessibility service called Aira, designed to improve the travel experience for people who are blind or with low vision. This free service connects users to trained…

Centre for Accessibility Australia Launches “Accessibility Life Hacks” Video Series.

We at Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) are excited to announce the launch of our new video series, “Accessibility Life Hacks.” This series is designed to provide practical tips and solutions for people with…

Disability Discrimination Act Review: Digital Accessibility Matters.

The Australian Government is currently reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) for the first time in over 15 years. As part of this review, the government is seeking feedback from the public on ways…

W3C Updates Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web ICT.

The World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C WAI) has updated its Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web ICT (WCAG2ICT). The updates were coordinated with the work to update EN 301…

CFA Australia Celebrates Milestone in Laptop Donation Initiative – 100 Laptops to People with Disability in Australia!

Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is proud to share that 100 laptops have been donated to people with disability throughout Australia. As part of this milestone, CFA Australia would like to highlight the immense…

EOI for Free Local Government Accessibility Audits Now Open.

As part of an extension to our grant funding from the WA Department of Communities, The Digital Access WA Project is thrilled to offer free accessibility audits to Local Government Entities in WA, including the…

Centre for Accessibility Australia Seeks New Board Member to Join Our Team!

At Centre for Accessibility Australia, our mission is to empower the digital accessibility movement by advocating for universal equal access. We’re a dynamic not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a significant difference in…

New Visual Signals for Karate Athletes who are Deaf.

Whistles and commands are typically used in karate competitions to signify points, stop fighting, continue fighting, etc. However, for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, they are often unable to rely on audible…

Assistive Technology Device Communicates Facial Expressions to People who are Blind.

Beginning as a federally funded research project at the Colorado School of Mines, HapWare is now set to release its new product.

The technology consists of a pair of glasses that utilises computer vision to…

Free Workshop in Albany in October: Plain Language and Accessible Social Media .

Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is hosting a free workshop on Thursday October 2nd in Albany at the Hilton Garden Inn. The upcoming workshop will be presented by Laetitia Thompson, Senior Digital Content Editor…