Steam to Introduce New Accessibility Information for Gamers.
25 April 2025
Steam, the world’s largest PC gaming platform, has announced an update in accessibility features. Soon, players will be able to view detailed accessibility options for games directly on their…
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Innovations in Telco Accessibility from South Korea.
25 April 2025
South Korean telecom companies are working on new technologies to help people with disability. SK Telecom is partnering with social venture Tuat to launch Sullivan Eye, a smart glasses device…
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Samsung Prioritises Accessibility with AI-Powered Solutions.
24 April 2025
Samsung Electronics is working to make technology more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Ivona, Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics, emphasises that “‘AI for everyone’ means allowing anyone to naturally…
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Accessibility Challenges in Recruitment Highlighted at Web for All Conference.
16 April 2025
The 22nd International Web for All Conference (W4A’25), taking place on April 28-29 at the ICC Sydney: International Convention & Exhibition Centre, will feature a paper by Dr…
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Help Improve Cinema Accessibility in WA – Share Your Experience!
10 April 2025
The Curtin enAble Institute, in collaboration with Ability WA, are conducting a project to explore the lived experiences of attending cinemas in Western Australia among individuals with disabilities and / or…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Brings Promising Accessibility Upgrades.
9 April 2025
Nintendo has unveiled a suite of accessibility features for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting a more inclusive direction for the console’s next generation. The updates include both hardware…
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Microsoft Introduces Gamepad Keyboard in Windows 11, Opening New Possibilities for Accessibility
8 April 2025
Microsoft has introduced a new gamepad-friendly keyboard layout in Windows 11, making it easier to type using an Xbox controller. The feature is part of the latest Insider build…
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New Accessibility Tags Coming to Games in Industry-Wide Effort.
4 April 2025
Major gaming companies, including Microsoft, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts, have launched the Accessible Games Initiative, a new effort to help players easily identify accessibility features in games. Managed by the…
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Drag X Drive Brings Mouse-Controlled Wheelchair Basketball to Switch 2.
3 April 2025
A new competitive wheelchair basketball game, Drag X Drive, is set to launch on the Switch 2, introducing a control system that mimics real wheelchair movement.
In this 3v3 arcade…
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Australia formally adopts WCAG 2.2 Level AA!
2 April 2025
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) have published a media release on the 2nd of April 2025 providing “new guidelines to assist organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations…
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