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The Centre for Accessibility Australia is a not-for-profit collaboration working to promote digital access.

The digital world is a rapidly changing environment that all of us increasingly rely upon. The reality is, for people living with a disability, much of the internet remains inaccessible (despite the legal policies put in place to facilitate accessibility). To create a more inclusive world, the Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) aims to reduce the accessibility gap.


News

What’s been happening?

Telco Accessibility Workshop Shares Key Findings.
29 October 2024

On October 28, Dr. Scott Hollier and Bryan Benjamin presented findings and insights on the “Cancellations for All” report, shedding light on accessibility issues in the telecommunications sector. The…
Read full story: Telco Accessibility Workshop Shares Key Findings.

ChatGPT Introduces Advanced Voice Mode.
24 October 2024

ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice mode is enhancing accessibility and transforming education by enabling natural, flowing audio conversations with AI.

The feature, demonstrated by a student during a World Teachers’ Day…
Read full story: ChatGPT Introduces Advanced Voice Mode.


Resources

What you need to know about accessible design

1

Why does my organisation need digital access?

A brief summary of digital access and how to address it, plus some policies and legal precedents.

2

How will people with disability engage with my content?

An introduction to assistive technologies used by people with disability, and some common access issues.

3

How does digital access apply to my role?

Tips for addressing digital access across different organisational roles, documents, and social media.

4

What is the WCAG Standard?

We provide a summary of WCAG and an overview of the principles, guidelines and success criteria.

5

How do I achieve the WCAG Standard?

Establish a plan for your approach, then work through these success criteria for WCAG compliance.

6

How do I check ​​​​​​​if my work is accessible?

Steps for checking, evaluating and assessing the accessibility of your online content.


Services

Improve the accessibility of your content

Accessibility Audits

An accessibility audit is a professional evaluation of how well your website and digital items meet the needs of people with disability. Auditing can be performed on websites, apps and documents.

Accessibility Audits

Audio Descriptions

Audio descriptions are an additional narration track in videos that describes the scenes and actions for blind and visually impaired people.

Audio Descriptions

Disability Awareness Training

For organisations interested in enhancing accessibility to participants and clients with disability.

Disability Awareness Training

DAIP Reviews

Assistance to develop, implement, monitor or review your Disability And Inclusion Plans (DAIP).

DAIP Reviews


Awards

Be recognised for your good work

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Websites

This category acknowledges desktop versions of websites that have incorporated accessibility. Awarded to sites that champion WCAG 2.0 web standards.

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Apps

This category honours the best mobile apps on iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone that have been designed and developed with accessibility in mind.

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Innovation

This category acknowledges innovation in digital technology. Awarded to applicants that explore the boundaries of what is possible in web while complying with WCAG 2.0.