Digital accessibility is evolving rapidly, and 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year.
Key Trends in Digital Accessibility:
WCAG 2.2 Adoption in Australia: As of April 2, 2025, Australia has formally adopted…
Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is excited to announce a free live stream presentation on International Day of People with Disability (December 3), featuring Junior Digital Accessibility Analysts Glenn Wilson and Aarthi Gurunathan.
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The Australian Government’s $68 million investment in digital inclusion for First Nations Australians is a significant move for remote communities. It’s going to make a real difference to people’s lives, especially those…
The Australian Access Awards, hosted by Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) and led by Dr. Scott Hollier, celebrated its fourth year last night on November 12th at Optus Stadium in Perth.
The event drew…
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…
The 2025 Australian Digital Inclusion Index was recently released and reveals a mixed picture of digital inclusion in Australia. While there have been improvements in internet coverage and speed, around one in five Australians remain…
A driving simulator built by a regional disability support service is helping young people with disability gain confidence behind the wheel. The simulator, developed by MyDriveSchool and Support & Connect, has improved driving competency by…
Elly Savatia, a 24-year-old Kenyan, has created a new app that translates speech to sign language, improving communication for the deaf community. Terp 360, uses AI-powered technology and a dataset of over…
The World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 has been approved as an ISO/IEC international standard, further solidifying its position as the global benchmark for digital accessibility. This…
The Perth Digital Accessibility Conference (PDAC) is back for 2026! This highly anticipated event brings together professionals, advocates, and innovators working to make digital content, services, and technology accessible to all.
What to Expect:
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