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“R3” App Aids Individuals with Disability in Recognising and Reporting Abuse.

A collaboration between the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission, University of Rhode Island, and consultants with disability have led to the creation of an app named “R3: Recognise, Report and Respond.” This free app is…

Become a Digital Mentor with ASCCA’s Be Connected Program: September 12.

In today’s rapidly advancing digital world, staying connected and embracing technology has become more important than ever, especially for seniors. The Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA) is at the forefront of this movement…

Second-Hand Laptops Available for Pick-Up at CFA Australia.

Do you or anyone you know have access needs and would like a second-hand laptop?

Do you also live in the Perth area?

The Centre for Accessibility Australia currently has three second-hand laptops…

WCAG 3.0 Update: New Draft Unveiled with Clearer Guidelines and Status!

The W3C Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (AG) has recently published an updated Working Draft of the W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0. This version aims to…

The Countdown Begins: WCAG 2.2 Marches Toward ‘W3C Recommendation’ Status!

Progress is underway, as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 nears its status as a ‘W3C Recommendation’ web standard, expected to be achieved in August 2023.

WCAG 2.2 has now entered the…

Opinion: Apple Vision Pro: The Future of Accessible VR or Just Another Gimmick?

Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) Reflects on the Apple Vision Pro.

Since the unveiling of Apple’s Vision Pro headset at its recent launch at the World Wide Developer Conference 2023 (WWDC23) in the…

Pokémon Go Faces Backlash for Rolling Back Accessibility Improvements, Frustrating Fans

Pokémon Go developer Niantic Labs has faced frustration and disappointment from fans after making and subsequently reversing accessibility improvements in the game. On June 27, Niantic made Pokémon Go fully compatible with Campfire…

Google Introduces Image-to-Text Feature for Enhanced Accessibility in Chrome on ChromeOS.

Google has unveiled a new image-to-text feature in Chrome on ChromeOS. This functionality aims to assist screen readers in working with PDFs, particularly when images lack alt-text descriptions. With the ability to…

Prime Video Introduces Dialogue Boost: A New Accessibility Feature for Enhanced Viewing Experience.

Prime Video has announced it is launching Dialogue Boost, a new accessibility feature designed to improve the audio experience for viewers. Initially available on select Amazon Originals worldwide, Dialogue Boost allows users to increase the…

The European Accessibility Act Unveiled – Ireland’s Path to Implementation and Business Preparations.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA), aimed at introducing accessibility requirements for products and services across the European Union (EU), is set to have significant implications for businesses. Sectors such as banking, technology, media, and transport…